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Wildfire Alert Report
| Date: | 2024-04-20 |
|---|---|
| Time: | 16:36:17 |
| Production Date and Time: | 2024-04-20 16:41:01 UTC |
| Primary Instrument: | GOES-16 ABI |
| Wmo Spacecraft Id: | 152 |
| Location/orbit: | GEO |
| L1 File: | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20241111636171_e20241111638544_c20241111639023.nc |
| L1 File(s) - Temporal | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20241111631171_e20241111633544_c20241111634002.nc |
| Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: | 7 |
Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | NE |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Clay County, NE |
| NWS WFO | Hastings NE |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-04-20 16:36:50UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 40.610000°, -97.970000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 11.03 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 307.83 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 2.92 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.37 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 26.60 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 19.84 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.64 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.91 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 25 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 3.40 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.71 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 11.03 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 52.70° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 38.40° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 90.00° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 8.00 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | MD |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Kent County, MD |
| NWS WFO | Mount Holly NJ |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-04-20 16:36:52UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 39.310000°, -75.980000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 84.32 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 306.06 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 12.83 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 6.96 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 20.77 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 33.72 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 13.05 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 9.35 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 7.00 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.40 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.46 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 47.31 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 45.70° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 28.40° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 73.60° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 12.60 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | MO |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Newton County, MO |
| NWS WFO | Springfield MO |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-04-20 16:36:50UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 36.760000°, -94.340000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
|
| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 20.98 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 293.80 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 6.54 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 4.57 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 10.84 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 30.13 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.88 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.36 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 11.50 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.43 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 20.98 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 47.40° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 33.70° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 80.00° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.80 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AZ |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Gila County, AZ |
| NWS WFO | Flagstaff AZ |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-04-20 16:37:18UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 34.310000°, -111.180000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 7.92 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 304.32 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.67 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.25 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 10.97 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 10.06 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.39 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.61 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 25 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 2.10 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.41 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 7.92 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 55.50° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 44.20° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 98.30° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 9.30 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | Unknown |
| Country/Countries | Cuba |
| County/Locality(s) | Cuba |
| NWS WFO | N/A |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-04-20 16:38:22UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 22.640000°, -80.070000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 10.46 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 317.46 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.86 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.41 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 10.09 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 14.32 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.11 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.63 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 24 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 2.10 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.82 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 10.46 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 27.20° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 15.00° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 40.70° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 4.70 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | Unknown |
| Country/Countries | Cuba |
| County/Locality(s) | Cuba |
| NWS WFO | N/A |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-04-20 16:38:22UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 21.930000°, -78.360000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 36.45 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 322.56 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 4.92 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 4.47 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 16.53 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 16.79 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.34 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.64 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 19 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 2.80 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 1.00 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 20.10 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 26.00° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 13.40° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 38.00° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 9.30 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | Unknown |
| Country/Countries | Cuba |
| County/Locality(s) | Cuba |
| NWS WFO | N/A |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-04-20 16:38:22UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 21.820000°, -79.700000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 37.99 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 319.98 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 5.93 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.45 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 13.64 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 17.79 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.52 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.03 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 10 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 3.10 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.82 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 37.99 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 26.20° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 14.20° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 38.80° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 9.30 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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