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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2024-10-22
Time: 21:56:17
Production Date and Time: 2024-10-22 22:01:48 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20242962156174_e20242962158547_c20242962159025.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20242962106174_e20242962108547_c20242962109044.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 7
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) PA
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Huntingdon County, PA
NWS WFO State College PA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-10-22 21:56:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 40.380000°, -78.110000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Huntingdon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.46 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)296.74 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.83 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)9.44 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.94 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.90 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.25 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.82 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.30 K
Image Interval50.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.96
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.05
Maximum Radiative Power12.46 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 86.10°
Mean Glint Angle97.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.50 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 MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-10-22 21:56:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.140000°, -90.020000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Dunklin County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power74.36 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.32 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)11.73 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.22 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.86 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.05 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.88 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.32 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)9.10 K
Image Interval50.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.46
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.05
Maximum Radiative Power39.77 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 75.90°
Mean Glint Angle81.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OK
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Dewey County, OK
NWS WFO Norman OK
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-10-22 21:57:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.150000°, -98.910000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Dewey County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power115.33 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)316.80 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)14.66 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)17.35 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)21.57 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.64 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.45 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)46.62 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)11.70 K
Image Interval50.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.17
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.85
Maximum Radiative Power68.84 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 69.60°
Mean Glint Angle73.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 14.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AR
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Independence County, AR
NWS WFO Little Rock AR
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-10-22 21:57:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.830000°, -91.290000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Independence County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power29.10 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.43 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)9.52 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)13.02 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.64 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.89 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.15 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.37 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.20 K
Image Interval50.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.29
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power29.10 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 74.80°
Mean Glint Angle79.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AR
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Crittenden County, AR
NWS WFO Memphis TN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-10-22 21:57:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.300000°, -90.340000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Crittenden County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power41.05 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.48 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)12.34 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)13.12 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.63 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.52 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.72 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.65 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.20 K
Image Interval50.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.98
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.81
Maximum Radiative Power41.05 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 44.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 75.30°
Mean Glint Angle79.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) CA
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Monterey County, CA
NWS WFO San Francisco CA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-10-22 21:57:18UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.940000°, -121.270000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Monterey County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power333.13 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)324.80 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)22.67 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)12.40 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)29.01 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)27.64 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.87 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)31.10 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)19.90 K
Image Interval50.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.88
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.12
Maximum Radiative Power185.55 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 64.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 55.90°
Mean Glint Angle68.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 28.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Sonora
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Guaymas, Sonora
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2024-10-22 21:57:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 27.620000°, -110.490000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Guaymas (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power62.81 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)317.17 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.73 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.02 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.82 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.11 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.44 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.90 K
Similar Pixel Count5
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.30 K
Image Interval50.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.46
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.75
Maximum Radiative Power32.40 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 56.60°
Mean Glint Angle55.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 15.50 km2
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