First published Oct 16, 2026, 10:42:17 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42:17 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 33.404°N, 84.961°W — Near Newnan, GA, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Newnan, Georgia, as medium density during observations from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 16, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Newnan, Georgia

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It documents a medium-density satellite-observed smoke extent near Newnan, without reporting ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 33.404°N, 84.961°W — Near Newnan, GA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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