First published Oct 21, 2026, 9:33:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 9:33:16 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 34.190°N, 84.665°W — Near White, GA, United States

NOAA HMS classified the observed area as medium-density smoke, detected by GOES-East between 17:00 and 20:00 UTC on October 21, 2026. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near White, Georgia, United States

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 34.190°N, 84.665°W — Near White, GA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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