First published Oct 16, 2026, 10:43:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:43:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 34.486°N, 79.848°W — Near Society Hill, SC, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Society Hill, South Carolina, as medium density. The source notes that this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Society Hill, South Carolina

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The observation identifies smoke extent but does not report ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 34.486°N, 79.848°W — Near Society Hill, SC, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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