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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-01-25
Time: 18:36:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-01-25 18:41:07 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250251836172_e20250251838545_c20250251839039.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250251831172_e20250251833545_c20250251834040.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 9
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SD
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Union County, SD
NWS WFO Sioux Falls SD
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-25 18:36:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 42.650000°, -96.660000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Union County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power29.57 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.35 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)11.53 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)9.18 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)25.51 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)24.75 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.99 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.39 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.50
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.44
Maximum Radiative Power29.57 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 54.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 61.60°
Mean Glint Angle109.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Colbert County, AL
NWS WFO Huntsville AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-25 18:37:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.720000°, -88.030000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Colbert County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.07 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk, Known Incident: FREEDOM HILLS EAST RX (HIGH, tdiff=2.20483 days, POINT)
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)293.48 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.25 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.69 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.15 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.96 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.41 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.66 K
Similar Pixel Count7
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.95
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.07 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 42.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 54.20°
Mean Glint Angle92.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Oktibbeha County, MS
NWS WFO Jackson MS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-25 18:37:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.480000°, -88.920000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Oktibbeha County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power40.06 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.40 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)10.00 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.20 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.50 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.71 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.25 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.90 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)10.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.37
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power21.39 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 52.90°
Mean Glint Angle90.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 11.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Cass County, TX
NWS WFO Shreveport LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-25 18:37:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.980000°, -94.130000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Cass County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power31.68 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)296.69 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.20 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.35 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.98 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.35 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.34 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.86 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.41
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power21.53 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 52.00°
Mean Glint Angle90.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 18.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Hinds County, MS
NWS WFO Jackson MS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-25 18:37:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.060000°, -90.310000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Hinds County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.35 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.78 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.48 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.75 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.98 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.87 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.95 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.95 K
Similar Pixel Count13
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.76
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power5.35 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.30°
Mean Glint Angle87.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.80 km2
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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 MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-25 18:37:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.930000°, -86.600000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Butler County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.26 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)291.95 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.26 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.03 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.99 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.68 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.26 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.46 K
Similar Pixel Count15
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.57
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power4.26 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.70°
Mean Glint Angle86.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Tift County, GA
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-25 18:37:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.460000°, -83.460000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Tift County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power20.89 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.04 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)9.94 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)9.30 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.25 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.51 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.15 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.45 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.89
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power20.89 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.90°
Mean Glint Angle85.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Early County, GA
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-25 18:37:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.340000°, -84.690000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Early County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.46 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.85 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.42 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.90 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.34 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.41 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.01 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.22 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.17
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power13.46 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.50°
Mean Glint Angle85.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Union County, FL
NWS WFO Jacksonville FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-25 18:37:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 29.950000°, -82.490000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Union County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.71 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.97 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.50 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.92 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.38 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.99 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.37 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.02 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.93
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.65
Maximum Radiative Power14.71 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 36.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 50.60°
Mean Glint Angle82.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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