Occurred Oct 9, 2026, 8:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 10, 2026, 1:33:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 10, 2026, 1:33:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 38.847°N, 92.393°W — Near Rock Bridge, MO, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Rock Bridge, Missouri, as medium density during the stated observation period. The source says this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Rock Bridge, Missouri

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 38.847°N, 92.393°W — Near Rock Bridge, MO, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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