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Wildfire Alert Report
| Date: | 2024-10-20 |
|---|---|
| Time: | 18:46:17 |
| Production Date and Time: | 2024-10-20 18:50:54 UTC |
| Primary Instrument: | GOES-16 ABI |
| Wmo Spacecraft Id: | 152 |
| Location/orbit: | GEO |
| L1 File: | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20242941846173_e20242941848546_c20242941849041.nc |
| L1 File(s) - Temporal | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20242941841173_e20242941843546_c20242941844020.nc |
| Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: | 9 |
Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | Saskatchewan |
| Country/Countries | Canada |
| County/Locality(s) | Division No. 1, Saskatchewan |
| NWS WFO | N/A |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-20 18:46:20UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 49.430000°, -102.970000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 49.69 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 300.96 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 8.88 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 9.73 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 10.47 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 29.75 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 8.29 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.49 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 7.00 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.44 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.98 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 49.69 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 63.00° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 60.00° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 112.60° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 11.90 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | KS |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Riley County, KS |
| NWS WFO | Topeka KS |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-20 18:46:50UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 39.250000°, -96.770000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 39.14 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 314.33 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 8.87 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 7.53 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 15.64 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 16.04 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 8.67 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 10.49 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 8.90 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.71 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 39.14 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 50.90° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 50.40° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 92.00° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 7.50 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | KS |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Stafford County, KS |
| NWS WFO | Dodge City KS |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-20 18:46:50UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 38.040000°, -98.520000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 15.79 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 309.42 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.25 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.79 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 13.58 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 13.52 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.18 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.38 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 25 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 0.70 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 | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 15.79 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 50.60° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 49.00° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 90.20° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 7.50 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | MO |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Dunklin County, MO |
| NWS WFO | Memphis TN |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-20 18:47:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 36.040000°, -89.980000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 44.39 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 316.48 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 6.12 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 4.69 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 17.90 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 14.17 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.46 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.66 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 6 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 5.80 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 | 0.93 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 25.02 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 44.90° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 48.80° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 84.90° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 12.60 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AR |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Crittenden County, AR |
| NWS WFO | Memphis TN |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-20 18:47:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 35.430000°, -90.440000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 31.76 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 314.49 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 4.20 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.82 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 17.89 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 12.29 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.78 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.36 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 14 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 2.10 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.71 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.99 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 17.10 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 44.40° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 48.10° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 83.70° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 12.50 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | MS |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Tallahatchie County, MS |
| NWS WFO | Memphis TN |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-20 18:47:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 33.930000°, -90.450000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 26.72 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 316.43 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 5.13 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.63 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 19.07 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 14.35 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.99 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 9.69 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 2 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 5.50 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.19 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 26.72 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 42.90° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 46.70° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 80.70° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.10 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AR |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Chicot County, AR |
| NWS WFO | Jackson MS |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-20 18:47:20UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 33.350000°, -91.450000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 16.25 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 316.16 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.83 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.59 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 15.92 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 12.09 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.39 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.81 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 22 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 2.70 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.76 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.76 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 16.25 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 42.70° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 45.90° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 79.60° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.10 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | MS |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Greene County, MS |
| NWS WFO | Mobile AL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-10-20 18:47:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 31.270000°, -88.590000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 8.49 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 303.39 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 2.16 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 1.41 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 7.94 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.17 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.54 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.19 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 2 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.00 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 | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 8.49 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 39.40° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 44.80° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 75.40° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.70 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 18:47:50UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 29.950000°, -91.840000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 14.25 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Likely an Urban Source |
| Event Priority Ranking | 5 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 312.48 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 4.49 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 1.42 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 15.33 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 12.70 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.78 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 1.46 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 15 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.30 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 | 0.67 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 14.25 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 39.60° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 42.60° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 72.80° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.70 km2 |
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