Occurred Oct 22, 2026, 3:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 23, 2026, 2:11:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 2:11:16 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 33.263°N, 81.756°W — Near Jackson, SC, United States

NOAA’s satellite analysis classified a smoke area as medium density during an observation on October 22, 2026. The source clarifies that this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Jackson, South Carolina, United States

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It documents smoke observed from space but provides no ground-level air-quality reading or health warning.

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Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 1/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 33.263°N, 81.756°W — Near Jackson, SC, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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