First published Oct 21, 2026, 9:21:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 21, 2026, 9:21:15 PM UTC

Satellite detection identifies medium-density smoke near Foxworth, Mississippi

A satellite observation identified a medium-density smoke area near Foxworth, Mississippi, between 17:00 and 20:00 UTC on October 21, 2026. The observation describes smoke extent, not ground-level air quality or a health alert.

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Affected location: Foxworth, Mississippi, United States

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NOAA HMS Smoke Detection Medium satellite-observed smoke area centered at 31.176°N, 89.839°W — Near Foxworth, MS, United StatesNOAA/NESDIS Hazard Mapping System (HMS) Usage terms

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