First published Oct 29, 2026, 8:12:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 29, 2026, 8:12:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.974°N, 85.834°W — Near Alexander City, AL, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area as medium density; GOES-EAST observed it from 15:00 to 17:00 UTC on October 29, 2026. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Alexander City, Alabama

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 32.974°N, 85.834°W — Near Alexander City, AL, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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