Occurred Nov 10, 2026, 4:00:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 11, 2026, 2:05:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 11, 2026, 2:05:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 33.799°N, 82.985°W — Near Rayle, GA, United States

NOAA classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Rayle, Georgia, as medium density during observations from 16:00 to 18:00 UTC on November 10, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Rayle, Georgia, United States

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

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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 33.799°N, 82.985°W — Near Rayle, GA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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