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Wildfire Alert Report
| Date: | 2024-12-20 |
|---|---|
| Time: | 19:36:17 |
| Production Date and Time: | 2024-12-20 19:41:06 UTC |
| Primary Instrument: | GOES-16 ABI |
| Wmo Spacecraft Id: | 152 |
| Location/orbit: | GEO |
| L1 File: | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20243551936175_e20243551938548_c20243551939012.nc |
| L1 File(s) - Temporal | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20243551931175_e20243551933548_c20243551934032.nc |
| Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: | 6 |
Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | GA |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Clay County, GA |
| NWS WFO | Tallahassee FL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-12-20 19:37:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 31.550000°, -84.820000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 5.86 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 293.96 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.08 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.89 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 8.54 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.46 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.03 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.54 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 8 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 2.20 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.56 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 5.86 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 38.40° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 62.00° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 89.40° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.50 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | GA |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Ware County, GA |
| NWS WFO | Jacksonville FL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-12-20 19:37:22UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 31.260000°, -82.470000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 5.63 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) | 4.27 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.82 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 9.89 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.28 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.31 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.70 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 2 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.20 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.93 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.94 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 5.63 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 37.40° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 62.80° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 90.20° |
| 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) | Reagan County, TX |
| NWS WFO | Midland/Odessa TX |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-12-20 19:37:19UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 31.340000°, -101.560000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 7.29 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Gas flare |
| Event Priority Ranking | 5 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 303.84 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 2.57 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 4.10 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 16.16 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 10.51 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.55 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.36 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 25 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.60 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.49 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.94 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 7.29 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 46.60° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 56.20° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 86.30° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.80 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | LA |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Evangeline Parish, LA |
| NWS WFO | Lake Charles LA |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-12-20 19:37:20UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 30.830000°, -92.250000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 171.65 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) | 16.29 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 13.14 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 22.09 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 19.33 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 16.17 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 21.79 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 16.30 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.55 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.98 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 46.38 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 40.60° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 58.40° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 85.30° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 23.30 km2 |
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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 | 2024-12-20 19:37:20UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 30.460000°, -92.190000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 9.95 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 298.13 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 4.23 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.94 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 11.97 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.66 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.13 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.66 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 1 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 0.50 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.56 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.67 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 9.95 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 40.30° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 58.10° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 84.60° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.80 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | FL |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Alachua County, FL |
| NWS WFO | Jacksonville FL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-12-20 19:37:52UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 29.840000°, -82.370000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 4.23 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 297.26 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.50 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.96 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 9.29 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.38 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.44 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.01 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 2 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 0.80 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.90 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 4.23 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 35.80° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 61.70° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 87.70° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.30 km2 |
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