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Wildfire Alert Report
| Date: | 2024-12-06 |
|---|---|
| Time: | 18:01:17 |
| Production Date and Time: | 2024-12-06 18:05:59 UTC |
| Primary Instrument: | GOES-16 ABI |
| Wmo Spacecraft Id: | 152 |
| Location/orbit: | GEO |
| L1 File: | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20243411801175_e20243411803548_c20243411804042.nc |
| L1 File(s) - Temporal | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20243411756175_e20243411758548_c20243411759030.nc |
| Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: | 8 |
Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | IL |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Macoupin County, IL |
| NWS WFO | St Louis MO |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-12-06 18:01:51UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 39.370000°, -89.850000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 3.05 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 290.15 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.21 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 1.77 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 16.70 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 14.39 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.93 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 1.81 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 21 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | -0.20 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 | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 3.05 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 48.30° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 61.80° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 106.30° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.80 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | NC |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Durham County, NC |
| NWS WFO | Raleigh NC |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-12-06 18:01:52UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 36.190000°, -78.910000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 1.94 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 285.36 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 2.27 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 1.90 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 9.17 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.69 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.19 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.42 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 23 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 0.70 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.92 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.99 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 1.94 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 42.40° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 60.00° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 100.10° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.90 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | TN |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Bledsoe County, TN |
| NWS WFO | Morristown TN |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-12-06 18:02:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 35.720000°, -85.120000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 6.81 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 287.50 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 4.99 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.84 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 10.95 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 9.84 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.34 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 9.22 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 3 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 3.40 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 | 6.81 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 43.00° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 58.50° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 98.40° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.00 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AR |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Arkansas County, AR |
| NWS WFO | Little Rock AR |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-12-06 18:02:20UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 34.400000°, -91.670000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 13.74 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 295.18 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 6.75 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.96 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 13.82 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 14.45 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.45 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.00 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 2 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 6.20 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 | 0.76 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 13.74 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 43.90° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 56.80° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 96.50° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.20 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | MS |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Copiah County, MS |
| NWS WFO | Jackson MS |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-12-06 18:02:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 31.970000°, -90.550000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 3.77 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 287.50 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.05 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.47 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 7.48 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.18 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.55 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.04 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 5 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 2.10 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.81 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 3.77 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 41.00° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 54.40° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 91.30° |
| 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) | St. Landry Parish, LA |
| NWS WFO | Lake Charles LA |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-12-06 18:02:20UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 30.680000°, -91.870000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 11.27 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 290.03 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.72 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.55 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 7.66 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 8.43 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.48 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.72 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 9 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 3.20 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.65 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.92 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 11.27 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 40.30° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 53.10° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 89.10° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 11.60 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 (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-12-06 18:02:20UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 30.580000°, -91.440000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 5.78 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 292.62 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 4.10 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.32 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 9.67 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 8.59 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.06 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.16 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 11 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 0.70 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.94 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.89 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 5.78 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 40.00° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 53.00° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 88.70° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.70 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 | 2024-12-06 18:03:22UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 22.750000°, -81.960000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 17.27 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 309.51 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 6.85 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.44 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 11.67 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 15.89 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.76 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.25 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 10 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 3.80 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 | 0.67 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 17.27 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 27.80° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 46.30° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 71.30° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 4.70 km2 |
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