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Wildfire Alert Report
| Date: | 2024-09-11 |
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| Time: | 15:26:17 |
| Production Date and Time: | 2024-09-11 15:31:00 UTC |
| Primary Instrument: | GOES-16 ABI |
| Wmo Spacecraft Id: | 152 |
| Location/orbit: | GEO |
| L1 File: | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20242551526172_e20242551528545_c20242551529042.nc |
| L1 File(s) - Temporal | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20242551521172_e20242551523545_c20242551524051.nc |
| Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: | 6 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
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| State/Province(s) | NC |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Ashe County, NC |
| NWS WFO | Blacksburg VA |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-09-11 15:26:52UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 36.540000°, -81.530000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 5.41 MW |
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| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 298.84 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 2.84 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.26 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 9.73 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.20 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.33 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.19 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 7 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 0.90 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 | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 5.41 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 43.10° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 41.70° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 79.70° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.00 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
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| State/Province(s) | NC |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Davie County, NC |
| NWS WFO | Greenville-Spartanburg SC |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-09-11 15:26:52UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 36.010000°, -80.570000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 7.08 MW |
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| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 304.06 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.64 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.77 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 11.72 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 9.69 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.86 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.58 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 18 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 2.70 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 | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 7.08 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 42.40° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 40.70° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 78.00° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.90 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AR |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Jackson County, AR |
| NWS WFO | Little Rock AR |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-09-11 15:27:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 35.820000°, -91.120000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 43.31 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 312.54 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 6.93 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 4.18 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 15.34 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 18.10 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.75 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.11 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 23 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 4.00 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.97 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.81 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 24.92 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 45.10° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 47.30° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 87.90° |
| 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) | Prairie County, AR |
| NWS WFO | Little Rock AR |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-09-11 15:27:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 35.040000°, -91.560000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 53.53 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 308.89 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 12.79 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 6.18 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 10.64 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 31.65 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 12.66 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.84 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 8.20 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.75 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.94 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 53.53 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 44.50° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 47.20° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 87.30° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.30 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | TX |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Tom Green County, TX |
| NWS WFO | San Angelo TX |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-09-11 15:27:19UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 31.440000°, -100.580000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 6.92 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 305.92 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 1.45 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 1.34 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 8.05 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 10.24 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 1.80 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.62 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 25 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.80 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.20 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.99 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 6.92 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 46.00° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 52.50° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 94.90° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.70 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | TX |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | San Saba County, TX |
| NWS WFO | San Angelo TX |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-09-11 15:27:20UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 31.040000°, -98.680000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 7.88 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 305.32 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 2.63 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.08 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 6.10 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 10.27 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.06 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.92 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 25 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.00 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.77 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 7.88 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 44.50° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 50.80° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 91.60° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.40 km2 |
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