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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2024-08-02
Time: 18:31:17
Production Date and Time: 2024-08-02 18:36:01 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20242151831176_e20242151833549_c20242151834037.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20242151826176_e20242151828549_c20242151829032.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 8
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) CA
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) San Bernardino County, CA
NWS WFO Las Vegas NV
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-08-02 18:32:18UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.800000°, -116.140000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • San Bernardino County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power36.19 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)327.99 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.30 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.84 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.66 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)33.00 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.16 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.18 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)-0.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.69
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power36.19 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 59.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 24.40°
Mean Glint Angle83.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 11.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Navarro County, TX
NWS WFO Fort Worth TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-08-02 18:32:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.180000°, -96.450000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Navarro County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power16.56 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)317.70 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.21 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.38 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.77 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.77 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.52 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.08 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.38
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power16.56 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 44.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 14.20°
Mean Glint Angle56.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Conecuh County, AL
NWS WFO Mobile AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-08-02 18:32:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.570000°, -87.110000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Conecuh County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power19.18 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.93 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.01 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.35 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)4.58 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.52 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.34 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.36 K
Similar Pixel Count21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.78
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power19.18 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 16.00°
Mean Glint Angle49.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Brevard County, FL
NWS WFO Melbourne FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-08-02 18:32:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 27.860000°, -80.520000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Brevard County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power127.51 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventSolar panel (database + spectral)
Event Priority Ranking5
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)326.83 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)18.25 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.25 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)23.80 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)34.89 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.41 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.76 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.94
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.00
Maximum Radiative Power82.39 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 33.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 17.60°
Mean Glint Angle42.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Okeechobee County, FL
NWS WFO Melbourne FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-08-02 18:32:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 27.620000°, -80.800000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Okeechobee County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power45.96 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventLikely a Solar Farm
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)311.88 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.16 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.70 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.11 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.58 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.46 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.72 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.88
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.53
Maximum Radiative Power23.84 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 33.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 17.30°
Mean Glint Angle41.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Indian River County, FL
NWS WFO Melbourne FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-08-02 18:32:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 27.600000°, -80.530000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Indian River County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power68.79 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventSolar panel (database + spectral)
Event Priority Ranking5
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)323.93 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)15.49 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.24 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)20.61 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)33.73 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.60 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.21 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)15.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.60
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.00
Maximum Radiative Power68.79 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 32.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 17.50°
Mean Glint Angle41.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) St. Lucie County, FL
NWS WFO Melbourne FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-08-02 18:32:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 27.490000°, -80.440000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • St. Lucie County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power45.66 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventSolar panel (database + spectral)
Event Priority Ranking5
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)320.18 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)11.50 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.75 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.59 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)29.85 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.06 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.25 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.85
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.00
Maximum Radiative Power45.66 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 32.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 17.50°
Mean Glint Angle41.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Miami-Dade County, FL
NWS WFO Miami FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-08-02 18:32:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 25.630000°, -80.480000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Miami-Dade County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power446.09 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventSolar panel (database + spectral)
Event Priority Ranking5
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)330.96 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)21.91 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.98 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)22.21 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)39.21 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.37 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.73 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)13.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.79
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.00
Maximum Radiative Power151.05 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 30.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 16.60°
Mean Glint Angle37.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 19.60 km2
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