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Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 33.489°N, 85.838°W — Near Munford, AL, United States

Reported by NOAA HMS Smoke Detection

NOAA HMS classified satellite-observed smoke near Munford, Alabama, as medium density, based on GOES-East observations from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 18, 2026. The observation describes smoke extent, not ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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  • Affected location: Near Munford, Alabama, United States
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Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
4/10
Urgency
1/10

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