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Wildfire Alert Report
| Date: | 2024-10-20 |
|---|---|
| Time: | 15:51:17 |
| Production Date and Time: | 2024-10-20 15:55:55 UTC |
| Primary Instrument: | GOES-16 ABI |
| Wmo Spacecraft Id: | 152 |
| Location/orbit: | GEO |
| L1 File: | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20242941551173_e20242941553546_c20242941554038.nc |
| L1 File(s) - Temporal | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20242941546173_e20242941548546_c20242941549033.nc |
| Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: | 8 |
Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | IA |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Lucas County, IA |
| NWS WFO | Des Moines IA |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-20 15:51:51UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 41.140000°, -93.270000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 118.24 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 316.06 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 16.75 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 23.17 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 23.49 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 26.24 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 16.32 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 22.81 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 15.50 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.84 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.62 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 77.11 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 51.30° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 59.30° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 109.90° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 15.00 km2 |
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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 | 2024-10-20 15:52:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 33.950000°, -91.330000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 16.72 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 310.63 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 8.99 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.24 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 12.54 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 12.04 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.85 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.30 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 11 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.50 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.28 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.87 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 16.72 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 43.30° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 52.60° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 95.40° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.10 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AL |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Sumter County, AL |
| NWS WFO | Birmingham AL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-20 15:52:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 32.650000°, -88.190000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 10.19 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 301.77 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 5.05 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.88 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 11.06 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 8.21 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.14 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 8.32 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 3 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 2.80 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 | 0.60 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 10.19 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 40.70° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 50.00° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 90.10° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.80 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | LA |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Cameron Parish, LA |
| NWS WFO | Lake Charles LA |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-20 15:52:50UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 29.950000°, -93.390000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 15.57 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 302.59 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 6.10 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.43 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 8.30 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 10.24 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.84 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.77 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 2 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.90 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.57 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.84 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 15.57 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 40.40° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 50.70° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 90.70° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.80 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | LA |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Iberia Parish, LA |
| NWS WFO | Lake Charles LA |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-20 15:52:50UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 29.860000°, -91.730000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 36.69 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) | 7.53 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.69 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 15.53 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 14.42 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.20 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.64 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 4 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 4.20 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.68 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.58 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 21.45 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 39.40° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 49.70° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 88.70° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 11.40 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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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 Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-20 15:52:52UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 28.130000°, -80.690000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 58.42 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 306.02 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 5.99 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.25 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 11.66 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 20.58 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.90 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.46 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 15 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 4.10 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.48 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.56 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 58.42 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 33.50° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 42.80° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 75.40° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 10.20 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | Unknown |
| Country/Countries | Cuba |
| County/Locality(s) | Cuba |
| NWS WFO | N/A |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-20 15:53:22UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 22.920000°, -81.500000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 18.70 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 306.43 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.10 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 1.12 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 10.58 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 22.78 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.64 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 1.53 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 25 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 5.90 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.43 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.94 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 18.70 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 27.90° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 38.70° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 65.80° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 4.70 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | Unknown |
| Country/Countries | Cuba |
| County/Locality(s) | Cuba |
| NWS WFO | N/A |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-20 15:53:22UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 22.830000°, -81.040000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 31.60 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 307.99 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 5.41 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.90 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 10.99 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 22.76 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.79 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.92 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 24 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 2.50 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.25 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.74 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 31.60 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 27.60° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 38.40° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 65.20° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 4.70 km2 |
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