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Wildfire Alert Report
| Date: | 2024-10-17 |
|---|---|
| Time: | 19:06:17 |
| Production Date and Time: | 2024-10-17 19:11:04 UTC |
| Primary Instrument: | GOES-16 ABI |
| Wmo Spacecraft Id: | 152 |
| Location/orbit: | GEO |
| L1 File: | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20242911906171_e20242911908544_c20242911909015.nc |
| L1 File(s) - Temporal | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20242911901171_e20242911903544_c20242911904041.nc |
| Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: | 9 |
Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | NE |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Kearney County, NE |
| NWS WFO | Hastings NE |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-17 19:06:50UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 40.650000°, -98.780000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 64.39 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Critical SPC Risk and Red Flag Warning |
| Event Priority Ranking | 1 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 314.83 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 13.69 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 23.77 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 20.44 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 22.70 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 13.24 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 37.44 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 12.60 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 | 0.95 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 64.39 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 53.10° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 51.20° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 92.20° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 8.10 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | KS |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Bourbon County, KS |
| NWS WFO | Springfield MO |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-17 19:06:50UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 37.980000°, -95.030000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 19.07 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Elevated SPC Risk and Red Flag Warning |
| Event Priority Ranking | 1 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 303.47 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.57 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 4.42 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 12.36 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 8.28 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.19 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.31 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 4 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.40 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 | 10.35 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 48.90° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 49.60° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 86.50° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 14.10 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | MO |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Butler County, MO |
| NWS WFO | Paducah KY |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-17 19:06:51UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 36.630000°, -90.360000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 12.03 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 306.91 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.75 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 1.65 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 17.42 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 11.41 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.06 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 1.89 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 18 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.30 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.86 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.75 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 12.03 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 45.60° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 49.80° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 84.00° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.40 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AR |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Lawrence County, AR |
| NWS WFO | Little Rock AR |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-17 19:07:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 35.890000°, -90.920000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 10.92 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 306.91 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.36 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 1.28 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 15.62 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 11.44 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.11 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 1.47 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 22 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.70 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 | 0.94 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 10.92 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 45.10° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 48.90° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 82.50° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.40 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AR |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Phillips County, AR |
| NWS WFO | Memphis TN |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-17 19:07:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 34.330000°, -90.920000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 20.67 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 313.69 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 5.88 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 4.73 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 20.86 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 13.82 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.05 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.48 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 10 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 2.70 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 | 0.74 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 20.67 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 43.50° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 47.50° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 79.40° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.20 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AR |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Desha County, AR |
| NWS WFO | Little Rock AR |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-17 19:07:20UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 33.910000°, -91.460000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 12.23 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 313.74 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 4.57 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.75 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 18.42 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 12.38 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.24 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.55 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 24 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 2.10 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.95 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.92 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 12.23 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 43.30° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 46.90° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 78.50° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.10 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | LA |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Pointe Coupee Parish, LA |
| NWS WFO | New Orleans LA |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-17 19:07:20UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 30.700000°, -91.650000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 101.17 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 317.91 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 14.54 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 8.45 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 26.45 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 20.11 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 13.78 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 16.52 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 12.20 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.85 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.76 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 51.78 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 40.20° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 44.00° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 72.20° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 11.50 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | LA |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Iberville Parish, LA |
| NWS WFO | New Orleans LA |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-17 19:07:20UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 30.230000°, -91.210000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 64.48 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 312.92 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 10.71 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.96 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 22.39 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 16.90 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 10.69 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.04 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 3 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 10.50 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.69 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.71 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 39.32 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 39.50° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 43.70° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 71.30° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 11.40 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | LA |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | St. Martin Parish, LA |
| NWS WFO | Lake Charles LA |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-17 19:07:50UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 30.090000°, -91.820000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 37.46 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 311.63 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 6.92 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 5.58 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 20.23 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 12.42 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.56 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 9.39 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 4 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 3.90 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.98 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.94 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 18.90 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 39.70° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 43.40° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 70.90° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 11.40 km2 |
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