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Wildfire Alert Report
| Date: | 2024-08-29 |
|---|---|
| Time: | 19:16:17 |
| Production Date and Time: | 2024-08-29 19:21:08 UTC |
| Primary Instrument: | GOES-16 ABI |
| Wmo Spacecraft Id: | 152 |
| Location/orbit: | GEO |
| L1 File: | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20242421916172_e20242421918545_c20242421919012.nc |
| L1 File(s) - Temporal | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20242421911172_e20242421913545_c20242421914033.nc |
| Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: | 8 |
Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | IL |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Schuyler County, IL |
| NWS WFO | Lincoln IL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-08-29 19:16:51UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 40.220000°, -90.900000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 12.98 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 306.77 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.01 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 9.49 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 5.49 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 16.99 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.26 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.14 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 25 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 3.20 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.96 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 12.98 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 49.50° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 34.70° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 73.10° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 7.10 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | MO |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | New Madrid County, MO |
| NWS WFO | Paducah KY |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-08-29 19:16:51UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 36.470000°, -89.850000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 187.95 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 331.89 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 20.45 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 12.52 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 23.00 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 36.71 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 20.05 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 17.79 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 15.40 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.73 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.97 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 187.95 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 45.30° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 32.10° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 65.60° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 12.70 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AR |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Mississippi County, AR |
| NWS WFO | Memphis TN |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-08-29 19:17:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 35.840000°, -89.960000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 122.50 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 318.94 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 13.23 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 8.29 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 13.16 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 37.86 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 13.42 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.80 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 8.40 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.32 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.71 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 77.38 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 44.70° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 31.50° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 64.30° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 12.60 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | MS |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | DeSoto County, MS |
| NWS WFO | Memphis TN |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-08-29 19:17:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 34.850000°, -90.190000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 45.13 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 315.25 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 8.83 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 4.36 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 10.95 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 32.14 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 8.97 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.00 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 16 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 8.40 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.62 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.67 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 45.13 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 43.70° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 30.60° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 62.30° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.20 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | MS |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Quitman County, MS |
| NWS WFO | Memphis TN |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-08-29 19:17:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 34.360000°, -90.250000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 35.59 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 317.89 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 8.87 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 4.83 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 14.23 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 30.72 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 8.07 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.96 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 23 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 6.40 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.93 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.45 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 35.59 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 43.30° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 30.20° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 61.30° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.10 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | LA |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | East Carroll Parish, LA |
| NWS WFO | Jackson MS |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-08-29 19:17:20UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 32.910000°, -91.260000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 108.18 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 318.22 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 16.77 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 6.34 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 14.51 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 41.38 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 14.05 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.10 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 12.10 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 | 0.58 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 108.18 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 42.20° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 28.60° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 58.50° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.00 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | LA |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Tensas Parish, LA |
| NWS WFO | Jackson MS |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-08-29 19:17:20UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 31.900000°, -91.280000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 134.05 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 319.92 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 11.18 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.91 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 16.22 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 37.15 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 11.40 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.68 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 10.50 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.79 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.94 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 67.78 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 41.20° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 27.80° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 56.40° |
| Water Fraction | 0.50 |
| Total Pixel Area | 11.80 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | GA |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Irwin County, GA |
| NWS WFO | Tallahassee FL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-08-29 19:17:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 31.530000°, -83.340000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 62.23 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 315.68 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 7.84 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 6.63 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 12.25 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 21.59 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.74 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.87 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 7.30 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.61 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.65 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 32.32 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 37.90° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 32.40° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 57.20° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 10.90 km2 |
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