First published Oct 21, 2026, 9:22:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 9:22:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 35.958°N, 91.002°W — Near Ashland, AR, United States

A satellite record places a medium-density smoke area near Ashland, Arkansas, during a two-hour observation on October 21, 2026. It describes smoke extent only, not ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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Affected location: Ashland, Arkansas, United States

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The observation reports smoke extent but does not establish ground-level air quality or issue a health alert.

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Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
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Impact magnitude: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 1/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 35.958°N, 91.002°W — Near Ashland, AR, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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