Occurred Oct 21, 2026, 8:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 22, 2026, 1:44:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 1:44:16 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 35.969°N, 90.929°W — Near Dowell, AR, United States

NOAA classified a satellite-observed smoke extent near Dowell, Arkansas, as medium density, based on observations from October 21, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Dowell, Arkansas, United States

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The observation documents smoke extent but does not provide a ground-level air-quality reading or health advisory.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 35.969°N, 90.929°W — Near Dowell, AR, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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