Occurred Oct 26, 2026, 5:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 27, 2026, 1:10:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 27, 2026, 1:10:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 38.573°N, 93.191°W — Near Flat Creek, MO, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Flat Creek, Missouri, as medium density. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Flat Creek, Missouri, United States

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

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Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
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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 38.573°N, 93.191°W — Near Flat Creek, MO, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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