Occurred Oct 30, 2026, 8:00:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 31, 2026, 2:34:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 31, 2026, 2:34:15 AM UTC

Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 48.931°N, 99.214°W — Near Smith, ND, United States

NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area near Smith, North Dakota, as medium density during the stated observation window. The source notes that this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 48.931°N, 99.214°W — Near Smith, ND, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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