Occurred Oct 30, 2026, 5:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 31, 2026, 2:34:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 31, 2026, 2:34:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 36.006°N, 91.261°W — Near Morgan, AR, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke as medium density during observations from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on October 30, 2026. The source notes this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Morgan, Arkansas

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