First published 10/9/2026, 10:33:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 10:33:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 34.981°N, 91.403°W — Near Calhoun, AR, United States

NOAA’s satellite record classifies a smoke area near Calhoun, Arkansas, as medium density, observed from 15:00 to 17:00 UTC on October 9, 2026.

Why it matters

The record describes observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

Categories: environment-and-climate

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

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 1/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).