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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-02-03
Time: 17:26:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-02-03 17:31:11 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250341726170_e20250341728543_c20250341728585.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250341721170_e20250341723543_c20250341723599.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 7
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Williamsburg County, SC
NWS WFO Wilmington NC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-03 17:27:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.735832°, -79.919724°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Williamsburg County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.34 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.88 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.96 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.91 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.79 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.03 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.72 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.41 K
Similar Pixel Count9
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.69
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.34 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 50.40°
Mean Glint Angle89.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Clay County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-03 17:27:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.268612°, -86.095276°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Clay County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.68 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.00 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.77 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.17 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.55 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.59 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.44 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.57 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.88
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.68 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 50.50°
Mean Glint Angle90.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Clarke County, AL
NWS WFO Mobile AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-03 17:27:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.772778°, -88.043053°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Clarke County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.08 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.13 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.35 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.78 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.14 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.21 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.88 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.28 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.60 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 Power7.08 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 49.30°
Mean Glint Angle88.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Covington County, AL
NWS WFO Mobile AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-03 17:27:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.417223°, -86.613335°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Covington County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.55 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.77 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.00 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.82 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.60 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.75 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.79 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.56 K
Similar Pixel Count20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.67
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.79 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 48.70°
Mean Glint Angle87.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Pearl River County, MS
NWS WFO New Orleans LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-03 17:27:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.878889°, -89.563057°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Pearl River County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.81 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.13 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.65 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.95 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.75 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.08 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.82 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.52 K
Similar Pixel Count19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.88
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.96
Maximum Radiative Power9.81 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 48.80°
Mean Glint Angle87.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) LA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lafayette Parish, LA
NWS WFO Lake Charles LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-03 17:27:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.188889°, -92.181389°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Lafayette Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power36.10 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.63 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.09 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.81 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.35 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)24.86 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.88 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.12 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.81
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power36.10 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 48.70°
Mean Glint Angle87.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Chihuahua
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Delicias, Chihuahua
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-03 17:27:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 28.231667°, -105.408333°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Delicias (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.90 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.90 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.41 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.56 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.38 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.48 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.03 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.78 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.25
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.83
Maximum Radiative Power13.90 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 52.00°
Mean Glint Angle97.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.90 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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