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

First published Oct 22, 2026, 1:32:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 1:32:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 36.710°N, 89.822°W — Near Elk, MO, United States

A satellite observation classified a medium-density smoke area near Elk, Missouri, during the stated observation period. It is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Elk, Missouri, United States

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The record documents a satellite-observed smoke extent but provides no ground-level air-quality information.

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Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
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 36.710°N, 89.822°W — Near Elk, MO, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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