First published Oct 26, 2026, 8:39:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 26, 2026, 8:39:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 37.004°N, 78.017°W — Near Hounds Creek, VA, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Hounds Creek, Virginia, as medium density. The observation describes smoke extent, not ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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Affected location: Near Hounds Creek, Virginia, United States

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 37.004°N, 78.017°W — Near Hounds Creek, VA, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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