First published Oct 20, 2026, 11:11:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 11:11:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 34.478°N, 81.920°W — Near Clinton, SC, United States

NOAA HMS assigned the detected smoke a medium-density classification during a three-hour GOES-EAST observation near Clinton, South Carolina, on October 20, 2026. The source says it does not represent a ground-level air-quality reading or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Clinton, South Carolina

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It records a remotely detected smoke extent without providing a ground-level air-quality reading or health warning.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 34.478°N, 81.920°W — Near Clinton, SC, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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