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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2024-07-24
Time: 18:00:55
Production Date and Time: 2024-07-24 18:01:34 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-18 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 665
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadM2-M6C14_G18_s20242061800552_e20242061801010_c20242061801067.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalNONE
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 13
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Alberta
Country/Countries Canada
County/Locality(s) Canada
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-07-24 18:00:59UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 52.700000°, -117.940000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power1755.13 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)346.97 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)54.44 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)13.96 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)48.19 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)64.57 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)53.21 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.36 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)-999.00 K
Image Interval-999.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.88
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.86
Maximum Radiative Power677.97 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 63.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 39.70°
Mean Glint Angle81.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 55.60 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Alberta
Country/Countries Canada
County/Locality(s) Canada
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-07-24 18:01:00UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 52.430000°, -116.840000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power600.61 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)334.09 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)36.67 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)35.35 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)38.40 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)42.73 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)34.68 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)42.72 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)-999.00 K
Image Interval-999.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder1.00
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.81
Maximum Radiative Power314.80 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 63.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 39.10°
Mean Glint Angle81.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 22.50 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) British Columbia
Country/Countries Canada
County/Locality(s) Canada
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-07-24 18:01:00UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 52.030000°, -117.360000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power89.22 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.77 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)16.26 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)11.60 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.77 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)23.91 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.86 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.65 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)-999.00 K
Image Interval-999.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.74
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.82
Maximum Radiative Power89.22 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 62.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 39.00°
Mean Glint Angle80.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) British Columbia
Country/Countries Canada
County/Locality(s) Canada
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-07-24 18:00:59UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 51.840000°, -118.400000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power175.72 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)314.78 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)23.38 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)18.13 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)20.27 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)33.43 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.96 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.48 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)-999.00 K
Image Interval-999.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.93
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.86
Maximum Radiative Power175.72 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 62.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 39.30°
Mean Glint Angle80.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.70 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) British Columbia
Country/Countries Canada
County/Locality(s) Canada
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-07-24 18:01:00UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 51.650000°, -116.700000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power216.54 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)314.49 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)20.27 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)18.02 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.96 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)27.77 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.36 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)23.59 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)-999.00 K
Image Interval-999.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.47
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.86
Maximum Radiative Power132.51 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 62.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 38.50°
Mean Glint Angle79.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 21.90 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) British Columbia
Country/Countries Canada
County/Locality(s) Canada
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Bias)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-07-24 18:01:00UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 49.970000°, -115.450000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5925.44 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventLikely a Solar Farm
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)388.20 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)89.52 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)32.71 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)93.96 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)92.34 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)86.96 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)74.17 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)-999.00 K
Image Interval-999.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.87
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.09
Maximum Radiative Power1672.01 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 61.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 36.70°
Mean Glint Angle76.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 146.70 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) British Columbia
Country/Countries Canada
County/Locality(s) Canada
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-07-24 18:01:00UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 49.760000°, -117.540000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power337.42 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)316.75 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)20.94 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)12.87 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)22.54 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)25.94 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.82 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.90 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)-999.00 K
Image Interval-999.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.88
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.35
Maximum Radiative Power114.63 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 60.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.50°
Mean Glint Angle76.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 30.00 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) British Columbia
Country/Countries Canada
County/Locality(s) Canada
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-07-24 18:00:59UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 49.060000°, -120.490000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power159.86 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)316.51 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)18.59 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)10.30 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)24.67 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)26.02 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.22 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.69 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)-999.00 K
Image Interval-999.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.74
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power100.69 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 58.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 38.60°
Mean Glint Angle75.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 18.60 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) WA
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Chelan County, WA
NWS WFO Spokane WA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-07-24 18:00:59UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 48.280000°, -120.600000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Chelan County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power344.72 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk, Known Incident: PIONEER (HIGH, tdiff=0.18719 days, PERIMETER)
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)328.59 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)29.79 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)14.88 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)32.91 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)37.98 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)29.66 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)34.59 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)-999.00 K
Image Interval-999.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.57
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.02
Maximum Radiative Power208.43 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 58.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 38.20°
Mean Glint Angle73.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 18.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) WA
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Ferry County, WA
NWS WFO Spokane WA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-07-24 18:01:00UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 48.020000°, -118.840000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Ferry County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power1539.17 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventElevated SPC Risk, Known Incident: SWAWILLA I (HIGH, tdiff=0.21303 days, PERIMETER)
Event Priority Ranking3
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)352.44 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)43.89 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)18.51 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)51.20 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)51.41 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)42.38 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)37.72 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)-999.00 K
Image Interval-999.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.90
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.81
Maximum Radiative Power483.47 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 58.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.10°
Mean Glint Angle73.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 46.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) WA
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Yakima County, WA
NWS WFO Pendleton OR
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-07-24 18:00:59UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 46.680000°, -120.990000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Yakima County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power302.29 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventElevated SPC Risk, Known Incident: RETREAT (HIGH, tdiff=0.09725 days, POINT)
Event Priority Ranking3
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)319.48 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)17.07 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.70 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.29 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)24.28 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.59 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.74 K
Similar Pixel Count5
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)-999.00 K
Image Interval-999.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.60
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.78
Maximum Radiative Power95.62 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 56.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.40°
Mean Glint Angle70.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 34.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OR
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Baker County, OR
NWS WFO Boise ID
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-07-24 18:01:00UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 44.680000°, -117.130000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Baker County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power150.09 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk and Red Flag Warning, Known Incident: DURKEE (LOW, tdiff=0.34098 days, PERIMETER)
Event Priority Ranking1
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)323.22 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)17.37 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.69 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.45 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)34.16 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.88 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.06 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)-999.00 K
Image Interval-999.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.38
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.81
Maximum Radiative Power150.09 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 55.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 34.10°
Mean Glint Angle67.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OR
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Baker County, OR
NWS WFO Boise ID
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-07-24 18:01:00UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 44.660000°, -117.420000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Baker County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power532.73 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk and Red Flag Warning, Known Incident: THOMPSON (MEDIUM, tdiff=1.60617 days, PERIMETER)
Event Priority Ranking1
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)342.62 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)31.49 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)10.06 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)32.24 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)48.17 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)31.96 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.12 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)-999.00 K
Image Interval-999.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.67
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.89
Maximum Radiative Power310.26 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 55.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 34.20°
Mean Glint Angle66.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 16.90 km2
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