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Wildfire Alert Report
| Date: | 2024-12-23 |
|---|---|
| Time: | 19:36:17 |
| Production Date and Time: | 2024-12-23 19:41:02 UTC |
| Primary Instrument: | GOES-16 ABI |
| Wmo Spacecraft Id: | 152 |
| Location/orbit: | GEO |
| L1 File: | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20243581936170_e20243581938543_c20243581939039.nc |
| L1 File(s) - Temporal | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20243581931170_e20243581933543_c20243581934041.nc |
| Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: | 9 |
Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AL |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Tallapoosa County, AL |
| NWS WFO | Birmingham AL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-12-23 19:37:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 32.500000°, -85.850000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 3.19 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 290.86 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 2.85 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.02 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 9.81 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.46 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.20 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.82 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 13 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 0.70 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 | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 3.19 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 39.70° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 62.30° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 90.80° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.70 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | MS |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Clarke County, MS |
| NWS WFO | Jackson MS |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-12-23 19:37:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 32.200000°, -88.480000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 5.67 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 291.15 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 2.96 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 4.59 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 9.12 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.68 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.96 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.91 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 | 0.50 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 5.67 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 40.30° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 61.00° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 89.10° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.70 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AL |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Butler County, AL |
| NWS WFO | Mobile AL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-12-23 19:37:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 31.910000°, -86.730000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 10.06 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 293.43 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 4.89 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 6.80 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 11.49 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 8.09 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.08 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 15.19 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 2 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 3.50 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.34 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 10.06 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 39.40° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 61.40° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 89.20° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.60 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | MS |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Covington County, MS |
| NWS WFO | Jackson MS |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-12-23 19:37:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 31.720000°, -89.720000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 24.46 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 301.77 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 11.12 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 19.02 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 18.63 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 14.23 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 10.49 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 34.49 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 1 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 9.50 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.96 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 24.46 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 40.30° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 60.00° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 87.80° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.80 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | LA |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | St. Mary Parish, LA |
| NWS WFO | Lake Charles LA |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-12-23 19:37:50UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 29.810000°, -91.440000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 24.10 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 305.78 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 10.79 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.80 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 18.31 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 14.90 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 9.27 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.94 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 1 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 7.50 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 | 0.62 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 24.10 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 39.20° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 57.70° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 83.60° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.70 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | Nuevo León |
| Country/Countries | Mexico |
| County/Locality(s) | China, Nuevo León |
| NWS WFO | N/A |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2024-12-23 19:37:49UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 25.560000°, -99.350000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 16.44 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) | 2.58 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 1.85 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 8.29 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 10.69 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.28 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.13 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 17 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.00 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.62 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.99 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 16.44 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 40.40° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 51.20° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 75.20° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 11.80 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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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 | 2024-12-23 19:38:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 21.860000°, -82.780000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 13.50 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 306.67 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 7.24 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 5.76 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 11.83 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 13.31 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.94 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.70 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 4 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 3.50 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.99 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.54 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 13.50 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 27.10° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 54.80° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 72.30° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 4.70 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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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 | 2024-12-23 19:38:22UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 21.650000°, -79.380000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 19.50 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 307.83 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 9.73 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.84 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 12.82 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 16.63 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 9.36 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.00 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 13 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.40 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 | 0.69 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 19.50 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 25.90° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 56.60° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 74.80° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 4.60 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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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 | 2024-12-23 19:38:22UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 21.180000°, -78.440000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 41.60 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) | 9.95 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 4.52 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 13.07 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 17.86 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 9.16 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.10 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 3 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 3.30 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 | 0.73 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 41.60 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 25.20° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 56.80° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 74.80° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 9.20 km2 |
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