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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-01-30
Time: 19:01:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-01-30 19:06:05 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250301901175_e20250301903548_c20250301904035.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250301856175_e20250301858548_c20250301859044.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 11
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Clarendon County, SC
NWS WFO Columbia SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-30 19:02:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.832500°, -79.948608°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Clarendon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power33.07 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.96 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.49 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)10.21 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.47 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.89 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.19 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.31 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)7.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.60
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power19.44 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 55.70°
Mean Glint Angle90.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Georgetown County, SC
NWS WFO Wilmington NC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-30 19:02:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.370277°, -79.336388°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Georgetown County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.33 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.07 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.15 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.60 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.14 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.23 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.58 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.78 K
Similar Pixel Count8
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.38
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.33 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 55.50°
Mean Glint Angle89.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AZ
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) La Paz County, AZ
NWS WFO Phoenix AZ
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-30 19:02:18UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.805279°, -114.449448°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • La Paz County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power49.00 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)311.04 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.81 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.57 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.89 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.58 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.00 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.11 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.10
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.81
Maximum Radiative Power49.00 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 57.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 52.80°
Mean Glint Angle100.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 7.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Macon County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-30 19:02:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.451946°, -85.614723°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Macon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.92 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)298.79 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.71 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.75 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.39 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.51 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.86 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.32 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.55
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.92 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 52.60°
Mean Glint Angle85.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Evans County, GA
NWS WFO Charleston SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-30 19:02:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.091389°, -81.933052°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Evans County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.64 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.90 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.01 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.88 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.23 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.43 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.40 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.78 K
Similar Pixel Count19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.63
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power6.64 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 53.40°
Mean Glint Angle86.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Nuevo León
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) General Zuazua, Nuevo León
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-30 19:02:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 25.906666°, -100.170555°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • General Zuazua (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.21 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.84 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.17 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.90 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)4.59 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.57 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.60 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.71 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.80
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.78
Maximum Radiative Power10.21 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 43.70°
Mean Glint Angle75.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Unknown
Country/Countries Cuba
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-30 19:03:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.903055°, -82.426392°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (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)312.92 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.30 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.72 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.90 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.93 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.04 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.15 K
Similar Pixel Count18
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.62
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power19.62 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 28.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.90°
Mean Glint Angle67.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 9.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Unknown
Country/Countries Cuba
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-30 19:03:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.688055°, -81.290833°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.78 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)313.25 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.01 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.83 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.27 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.32 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.06 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.16 K
Similar Pixel Count19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.90
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power11.78 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.20°
Mean Glint Angle67.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Unknown
Country/Countries Cuba
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-30 19:03:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.642778°, -83.193336°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.31 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.03 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.57 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.59 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.47 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.43 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.00 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.12 K
Similar Pixel Count8
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.82
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.31 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 28.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.40°
Mean Glint Angle66.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Unknown
Country/Countries Cuba
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-30 19:03:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.284166°, -78.459999°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power31.12 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)312.76 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.91 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.81 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.29 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.03 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.44 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.46 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.96
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.43
Maximum Radiative Power16.26 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 25.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.40°
Mean Glint Angle66.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.90 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Unknown
Country/Countries Cuba
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-01-30 19:03:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.081667°, -78.336670°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power78.74 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)320.82 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)12.87 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.50 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.82 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.99 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.67 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.60 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder1.00
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.62
Maximum Radiative Power47.45 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 25.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.20°
Mean Glint Angle65.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.80 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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