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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-01-28
Time: 18:51:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-01-28 18:56:00 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250281851174_e20250281853547_c20250281854031.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250281846174_e20250281848547_c20250281849042.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 10
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Sioux County, IA
NWS WFO Sioux Falls SD
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-28 18:51:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 42.910000°, -96.480000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Sioux County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power21.38 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)298.26 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.77 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.64 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.21 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.22 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.26 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.07 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.94
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power21.38 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 54.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 61.20°
Mean Glint Angle108.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 16.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OR
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Douglas County, OR
NWS WFO Medford OR
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-28 18:51:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 43.800000°, -124.040000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Douglas County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power22.53 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)287.50 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.39 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.68 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.57 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.67 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.83 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.81 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder1.00
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power22.53 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 70.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 65.90°
Mean Glint Angle125.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 22.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Laclede County, MO
NWS WFO Springfield MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-28 18:51:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.710000°, -92.740000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Laclede County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power19.62 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.72 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.60 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)10.81 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.66 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.38 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.84 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.63 K
Similar Pixel Count12
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.23
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.95
Maximum Radiative Power10.03 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 56.30°
Mean Glint Angle97.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 13.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AR
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Boone County, AR
NWS WFO Little Rock AR
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-28 18:51:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.430000°, -92.930000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Boone County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.89 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)295.73 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.99 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.41 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.40 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.03 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.75 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.43 K
Similar Pixel Count16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.17
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.89 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 55.00°
Mean Glint Angle94.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) CA
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Mariposa County, CA
NWS WFO Hanford CA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-28 18:52:18UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.560000°, -119.860000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Mariposa County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power16.09 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)290.33 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.38 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.40 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.55 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.88 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.70 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.42 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.41
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.69
Maximum Radiative Power16.09 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 63.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 58.90°
Mean Glint Angle113.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 14.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Alachua County, FL
NWS WFO Jacksonville FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-28 18:52:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 29.520000°, -82.060000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Alachua County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power18.04 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.30 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.34 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.79 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.50 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.32 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.33 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.50 K
Similar Pixel Count14
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.74
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power18.04 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 35.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 50.70°
Mean Glint Angle81.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Osceola County, FL
NWS WFO Melbourne FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-28 18:52:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 27.820000°, -81.090000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Osceola County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power19.76 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.34 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.95 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.20 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.85 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.84 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.43 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.86 K
Similar Pixel Count11
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.91
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.91
Maximum Radiative Power19.76 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 33.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 49.40°
Mean Glint Angle78.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries USA
County/Locality(s) Highlands County, FL
NWS WFO Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-28 18:52:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 27.580000°, -81.370000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Highlands County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power61.61 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.57 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)14.14 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.69 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.76 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)34.78 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.24 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.03 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)16.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.54
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.66
Maximum Radiative Power61.61 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 33.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 49.10°
Mean Glint Angle77.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Unknown
Country/Countries Cuba
County/Locality(s) Cuba
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-28 18:53:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.380000°, -80.960000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power21.63 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)313.69 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.72 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.56 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.59 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.15 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.68 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.13 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.85
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power21.63 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.50°
Mean Glint Angle66.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Unknown
Country/Countries Cuba
County/Locality(s) Cuba
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-28 18:53:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.350000°, -80.440000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.93 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.91 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.56 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.60 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.58 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.26 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.66 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.38 K
Similar Pixel Count19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.51
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.53
Maximum Radiative Power11.93 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.70°
Mean Glint Angle67.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.70 km2
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