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Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 34.156°N, 91.102°W — Near Prairie, AR, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Prairie, Arkansas, as medium density, observed by GOES-EAST from 2026-10-08T20:00Z to 23:30Z. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

Why it matters

The source distinguishes the observed smoke extent from a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

Location

Categories: environment-and-climate

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
3/10
Urgency
1/10

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