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Wildfire Alert Report
| Date: | 2024-08-22 |
|---|---|
| Time: | 17:21:17 |
| Production Date and Time: | 2024-08-22 17:26:18 UTC |
| Primary Instrument: | GOES-16 ABI |
| Wmo Spacecraft Id: | 152 |
| Location/orbit: | GEO |
| L1 File: | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20242351721170_e20242351723543_c20242351723599.nc |
| L1 File(s) - Temporal | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20242351716170_e20242351718543_c20242351719022.nc |
| Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: | 6 |
Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | MN |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Traverse County, MN |
| NWS WFO | Aberdeen SD |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-08-22 17:21:20UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 45.810000°, -96.400000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 44.97 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 305.50 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 7.65 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.12 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 12.85 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 24.39 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 8.25 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.12 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.40 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.54 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.34 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 44.97 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 57.00° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 36.80° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 93.80° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 9.00 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | IL |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Sangamon County, IL |
| NWS WFO | Lincoln IL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-08-22 17:21:51UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 39.530000°, -89.890000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 12.26 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 303.58 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 4.82 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 6.28 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 8.61 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 8.93 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.11 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.57 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 18 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 0.90 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 | 12.26 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 48.50° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 29.10° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 77.50° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.90 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | VA |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Mecklenburg County, VA |
| NWS WFO | Wakefield VA |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-08-22 17:21:52UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 36.600000°, -78.630000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 26.92 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 307.64 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 7.87 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 10.31 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 9.99 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 16.75 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.38 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.26 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 13 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 4.10 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.74 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.44 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 26.92 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 42.80° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 24.70° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 67.30° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.90 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | MS |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Carroll County, MS |
| NWS WFO | Jackson MS |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-08-22 17:22:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 33.430000°, -89.820000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 7.49 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 311.13 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.97 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.77 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 5.90 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 14.80 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.07 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.14 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 25 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 0.90 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.89 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 7.49 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 42.10° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 23.40° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 65.60° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.00 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | MS |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Sunflower County, MS |
| NWS WFO | Jackson MS |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-08-22 17:22:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 33.300000°, -90.620000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 4.40 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 317.51 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.36 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.09 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 7.89 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 18.40 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.45 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.32 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 25 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.10 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.90 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.94 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 4.40 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 42.30° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 23.60° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 66.00° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.00 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | Unknown |
| Country/Countries | Dominican Republic |
| County/Locality(s) | Dominican Republic |
| NWS WFO | N/A |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-08-22 17:23:53UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 18.570000°, -71.510000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 53.02 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 314.70 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 8.30 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.87 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 10.41 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 26.08 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 8.31 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.27 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 22 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 4.50 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.52 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.48 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 53.02 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 22.30° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 10.30° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 30.90° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 4.50 km2 |
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