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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-01-22
Time: 18:26:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-01-22 18:30:56 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250221826171_e20250221828544_c20250221829056.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250221821171_e20250221823544_c20250221824046.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 8
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Carroll County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-22 18:27:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.440000°, -85.020000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Carroll County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.58 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)288.03 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.88 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.93 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.52 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.04 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.85 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.65 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.54
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.66 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 53.70°
Mean Glint Angle90.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 11.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Harrison County, TX
NWS WFO Shreveport LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-22 18:27:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.740000°, -94.260000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Harrison County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power17.08 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)289.79 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.70 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.99 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.99 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.85 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.73 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.63 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.47
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power17.08 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 52.40°
Mean Glint Angle91.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Henderson County, TX
NWS WFO Fort Worth TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-22 18:27:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.090000°, -95.870000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Henderson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.71 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)290.80 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.27 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.48 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.90 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.48 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.81 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.09 K
Similar Pixel Count21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.83
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.71 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.80°
Mean Glint Angle90.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AZ
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Cochise County, AZ
NWS WFO Tucson AZ
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-22 18:27:18UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.370000°, -110.230000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Cochise County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power18.10 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.37 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.41 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.38 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.91 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.86 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.80 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.98 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.89
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.88
Maximum Radiative Power18.10 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 53.40°
Mean Glint Angle99.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Wharton County, TX
NWS WFO Houston/Galveston TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-22 18:27:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 29.530000°, -96.130000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Wharton County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power372.63 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)333.79 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)47.15 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)28.52 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)60.37 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)52.06 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)46.06 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)90.05 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)48.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.79
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.76
Maximum Radiative Power246.07 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 49.20°
Mean Glint Angle85.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 18.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Nuevo León
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Cadereyta Jiménez, Nuevo León
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-22 18:27:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 25.580000°, -99.940000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Cadereyta Jiménez (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.17 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventOil/gas
Event Priority Ranking5
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.42 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.68 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.76 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.56 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.75 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.58 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.57 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.60
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.46
Maximum Radiative Power13.17 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.60°
Mean Glint Angle80.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) San Luis Potosí
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) El Naranjo, San Luis Potosí
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-22 18:28:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.390000°, -99.350000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • El Naranjo (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.75 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)295.83 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.96 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.54 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)3.76 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.69 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.00 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.33 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.50
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.75 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.40°
Mean Glint Angle74.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) San Luis Potosí
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-22 18:28:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.980000°, -99.260000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Ciudad Valles (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.64 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.12 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.90 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.36 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.91 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.64 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.16 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.93 K
Similar Pixel Count5
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder1.00
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.70
Maximum Radiative Power15.64 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.00°
Mean Glint Angle73.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.60 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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