First published Oct 22, 2026, 9:18:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 9:18:16 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 46.584°N, 96.518°W — Near Atherton, MN, United States

NOAA HMS classified a GOES-East satellite-observed smoke area near Atherton, Minnesota, as medium density during 17:00–20:00 UTC on October 22, 2026. The source says it is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Atherton, Minnesota, United States

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The report identifies a satellite-observed smoke area, while providing no ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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