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Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 35.991°N, 90.868°W — Near Promised Land, AR, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area as medium density during observations from 15:00 to 17:00 UTC on October 8, 2026. The source says this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

Why it matters

The source distinguishes the satellite-observed smoke extent from a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

Location

Categories: environment-and-climate

Generated scores

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

Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
4/10
Urgency
1/10

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