First published Oct 19, 2026, 9:32:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 19, 2026, 9:32:15 PM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 48.819°N, 96.722°W — Near Poppleton, MN, United States

NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Poppleton, Minnesota, as medium density. It was observed by GOES-WEST from 2026-10-19 17:00 to 20:00 UTC; the source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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Affected location: Near Poppleton, Minnesota

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The report documents a satellite-observed smoke area but does not establish ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 48.819°N, 96.722°W — Near Poppleton, MN, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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