The Chinese spy balloon was originally reported over Montana. The US has not ruled out taking it down but is currently monitoring it. They say there is no evidence of nuclear material. The pentagon says they know that it is a surveillance balloon. It will likely be over the US for a few more days.
Times are Central Time
Previous spottings included Alaska, Canada, Montana and NE Kansas.
Where is the Chinese Spy Balloon?
Friday:
1PM: East of Kansas City Missouri, large balloon reported by the local NWS.
2-3PM: Several Snapchat users near Columbia and Jefferson City Missouri reported seeing the balloon. (How to find information during an emergency)
4-5 PM Multiple sources reporting balloon sightings over St. Louis Missouri and the Gateway Arch.
5 PM Illinois east of St. Louis.
Saturday
8 AM multiple Twitter users have sighted the balloon over Ashville North Carolina.
12 AM The FAA has closed the airspace over the Coast of South Carolina
1 PM social media reports near Myrtle Beach South Carolina
SHOT DOWN
Is there more than one?
Yes. The pentagon has confirmed a second one over “Latin America”.
Is there another one over Canada? There have been additional reports of another balloon over Canada. Currently Canada simply says they are monitoring a potential second incident.
Was there an explosion over Montana? A viral video on Twitter showed a minor flash and explosion in the sky above “Montana” and appears to have been a spam/marketing campaign. Officials in the area denied any reports of an explosion.
It appears the balloon does have the ability to maneuver besides just through wind patterns.
The flight projected by RAW ALERTS on Twitter. It seems to be tracking somewhat north of this projection.
If you have a sighting please tag us in them on social media and we will update with current information.
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