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Wildfire Alert Report
| Date: | 2024-11-16 |
|---|---|
| Time: | 16:31:16 |
| Production Date and Time: | 2024-11-16 16:35:59 UTC |
| Primary Instrument: | GOES-16 ABI |
| Wmo Spacecraft Id: | 152 |
| Location/orbit: | GEO |
| L1 File: | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20243211631166_e20243211633539_c20243211634050.nc |
| L1 File(s) - Temporal | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20243211626166_e20243211628539_c20243211629044.nc |
| Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: | 6 |
Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | NC |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Caldwell County, NC |
| NWS WFO | Greenville-Spartanburg SC |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-11-16 16:31:51UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 36.070000°, -81.640000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 5.21 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 296.31 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 2.44 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.38 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 11.11 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.95 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.05 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.73 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 16 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 2.80 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.67 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 5.21 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 42.60° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 55.60° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 98.20° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.90 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | TN |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Bedford County, TN |
| NWS WFO | Nashville TN |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-11-16 16:32:20UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 35.490000°, -86.260000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 5.30 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 296.83 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 2.00 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.02 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 8.30 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.92 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.08 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.78 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 16 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 0.50 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.38 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 5.30 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 43.10° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 56.00° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 99.00° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.00 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AL |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | St. Clair County, AL |
| NWS WFO | Birmingham AL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-11-16 16:32:20UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 33.730000°, -86.510000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 5.85 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 295.97 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 2.43 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.36 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 6.79 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.44 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.42 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.68 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 6 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 0.60 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.50 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 5.85 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 41.30° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 54.30° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 95.60° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.80 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | GA |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Burke County, GA |
| NWS WFO | Columbia SC |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-11-16 16:32:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 33.110000°, -82.140000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 4.28 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 298.75 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 2.05 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 1.96 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 8.49 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.55 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 1.87 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.46 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 23 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 0.60 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.66 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 4.28 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 39.40° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 52.80° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 92.20° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.60 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | FL |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Gulf County, FL |
| NWS WFO | Tallahassee FL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-11-16 16:32:50UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 29.990000°, -85.140000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 4.85 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 301.08 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.10 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.02 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 7.26 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.99 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.39 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.67 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 15 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.00 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.72 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 4.85 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 36.80° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 50.40° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 87.20° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.40 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | TX |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Bandera County, TX |
| NWS WFO | Austin/San Antonio TX |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-11-16 16:32:48UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 29.750000°, -99.110000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 27.69 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 304.25 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 8.87 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 12.87 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 11.34 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 19.68 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 8.04 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.76 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 3.10 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 | 0.95 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 27.69 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 43.60° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 55.20° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 98.40° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.30 km2 |
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