Occurred Oct 29, 2026, 8:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 30, 2026, 3:47:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 30, 2026, 3:47:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 34.636°N, 88.045°W — Near Cherokee, AL, United States

A satellite observation identified a medium-density smoke area near Cherokee, Alabama. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 34.636°N, 88.045°W — Near Cherokee, AL, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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