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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-01-23
Time: 18:11:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-01-23 18:16:00 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250231811171_e20250231813544_c20250231814029.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250231806171_e20250231808544_c20250231809019.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 7
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) CO
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) San Miguel County, CO
NWS WFO Grand Junction CO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-23 18:11:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.120000°, -108.140000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • San Miguel County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.56 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)281.66 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.58 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.54 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.31 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.49 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.26 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.47 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.67
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.87
Maximum Radiative Power6.56 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 56.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 60.00°
Mean Glint Angle111.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 9.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NM
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Socorro County, NM
NWS WFO Albuquerque NM
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-23 18:12:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.220000°, -106.910000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Socorro County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.08 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.19 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.37 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.16 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.00 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.94 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.92 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.40 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.98
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.08 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 56.00°
Mean Glint Angle103.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Baja California
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Mexicali, Baja California
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-23 18:12:18UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.560000°, -115.160000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Mexicali (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.27 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.54 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.96 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.47 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.07 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.78 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.26 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.05 K
Similar Pixel Count21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.44
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power14.27 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 57.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 57.30°
Mean Glint Angle109.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Angelina County, TX
NWS WFO Shreveport LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-23 18:12:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.350000°, -94.900000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Angelina County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.32 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.06 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.10 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.40 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.43 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.70 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.18 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.34 K
Similar Pixel Count5
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.49
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power9.32 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 42.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.00°
Mean Glint Angle89.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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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 MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-23 18:12:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.370000°, -101.770000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Reagan County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power28.54 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventOil/gas
Event Priority Ranking5
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.96 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.75 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.71 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)23.40 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.49 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.61 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.41 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)7.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.58
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.65
Maximum Radiative Power28.54 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 52.00°
Mean Glint Angle94.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Colorado County, TX
NWS WFO Houston/Galveston TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-23 18:12:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 29.720000°, -96.300000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Colorado County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.22 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk, Known Incident: ATR PRAIRIE CHICKEN RD RX (HIGH, tdiff=0.1328 days, POINT)
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.76 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.10 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.05 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.73 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.13 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.12 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.91 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.91
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power6.22 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 49.50°
Mean Glint Angle87.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Nueces County, TX
NWS WFO Corpus Christi TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-23 18:12:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 27.810000°, -97.590000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Nueces County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power18.41 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventOil/gas
Event Priority Ranking5
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.33 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.90 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.72 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.82 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.36 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.12 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.95 K
Similar Pixel Count16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.66
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.61
Maximum Radiative Power18.41 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.80°
Mean Glint Angle84.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.90 km2
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