First published Oct 19, 2026, 5:56:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 19, 2026, 5:56:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 33.571°N, 82.472°W — Near Thomson, GA, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke extent as medium density, based on GOES-WEST observations from 15:00 to 17:00 UTC on 19 October 2026. It is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Thomson, Georgia, United States

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The record documents satellite-observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality reading or health alert.

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