First published Oct 20, 2026, 7:50:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 7:50:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 38.332°N, 91.785°W — Near Jefferson, MO, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Jefferson, Missouri, as medium density, observed by GOES-WEST from 2026-10-20T12:00Z to 15:00Z. The source states this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Jefferson, Missouri, United States

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 38.332°N, 91.785°W — Near Jefferson, MO, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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