Occurred Oct 20, 2026, 8:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 21, 2026, 2:09:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 2:09:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 36.504°N, 87.668°W — Near Indian Mound, TN, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Indian Mound, Tennessee, as medium density, based on GOES-EAST observations from 20:00 to 23:30 UTC on October 20, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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The report documents observed smoke extent but does not provide ground-level air-quality or health-alert information.

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