First published Oct 20, 2026, 7:56:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 7:56:16 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 33.550°N, 82.451°W — Near Thomson, GA, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Thomson, Georgia, as medium density. The observation window was October 20, 2026, from 15:00 to 17:00 UTC; this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Thomson, Georgia, United States

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The record identifies observed smoke extent but does not report ground-level air quality or health effects.

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