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Wildfire Alert Report
| Date: | 2025-01-16 |
|---|---|
| Time: | 20:41:17 |
| Production Date and Time: | 2025-01-16 20:45:54 UTC |
| Primary Instrument: | GOES-16 ABI |
| Wmo Spacecraft Id: | 152 |
| Location/orbit: | GEO |
| L1 File: | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250162041175_e20250162043548_c20250162044040.nc |
| L1 File(s) - Temporal | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250162036175_e20250162038548_c20250162039011.nc |
| Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: | 7 |
Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AL |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Perry County, AL |
| NWS WFO | Birmingham AL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-01-16 20:42:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 32.820000°, -87.240000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 3.88 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 290.51 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 2.29 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 5.18 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 9.45 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.94 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.18 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.11 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 6 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.00 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.70 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 3.88 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 40.50° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 66.30° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 87.80° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.80 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | TX |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Kaufman County, TX |
| NWS WFO | Fort Worth TX |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-01-16 20:42:20UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 32.570000°, -96.150000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 27.87 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 303.01 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 10.79 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 12.84 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 20.56 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 15.02 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 10.47 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 27.70 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 9.60 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.61 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 27.87 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 44.40° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 61.50° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 82.70° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.40 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | GA |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Laurens County, GA |
| NWS WFO | Peachtree City GA |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-01-16 20:42:22UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 32.240000°, -82.830000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 13.55 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 295.03 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 7.03 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 8.32 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 12.51 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 9.83 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.94 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 8.45 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 2 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 3.20 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 | 0.61 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 13.55 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 38.60° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 68.40° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 90.30° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.50 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | MS |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Lauderdale County, MS |
| NWS WFO | Jackson MS |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-01-16 20:42:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 32.230000°, -88.740000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 8.78 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 292.67 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 4.38 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 6.21 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 11.07 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 8.01 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.16 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.28 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 3 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.80 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.59 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 8.78 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 40.50° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 65.00° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 85.80° |
| 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) | Pierce County, GA |
| NWS WFO | Jacksonville FL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-01-16 20:42:22UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 31.400000°, -82.400000° |
| 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) | 291.95 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 2.48 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.66 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 8.95 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.38 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.37 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.89 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 4 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 0.60 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 | 4.28 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 37.60° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 68.10° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 89.40° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.40 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | FL |
| Country/Countries | USA |
| County/Locality(s) | Madison County, FL |
| NWS WFO | Tallahassee FL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-01-16 20:42:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 30.450000°, -83.490000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 7.76 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 294.06 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.83 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 4.25 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 9.39 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.73 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.82 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.20 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 2 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.30 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.57 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 7.76 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 36.80° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 66.80° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 86.90° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.40 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | Unknown |
| Country/Countries | Haiti |
| County/Locality(s) | Haiti |
| NWS WFO | N/A |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-01-16 20:43:23UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 19.580000°, -71.910000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 8.09 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 300.88 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 4.76 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.96 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 5.10 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 10.83 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.97 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.01 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 10 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 4.30 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 | 0.99 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 8.09 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 23.40° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 68.10° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 84.80° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 4.50 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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