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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-02-03
Time: 20:31:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-02-03 20:36:09 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250342031170_e20250342033543_c20250342033590.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250342026170_e20250342028543_c20250342028598.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 10
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Richmond County, NC
NWS WFO Raleigh NC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-03 20:32:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.175556°, -79.789444°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Richmond County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.87 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.42 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.66 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.15 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.74 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.48 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.55 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.65 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.52
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.87 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 66.90°
Mean Glint Angle93.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AR
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Yell County, AR
NWS WFO Little Rock AR
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-03 20:32:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.993610°, -93.380280°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Yell County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.86 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.28 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.92 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.87 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.53 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.00 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.79 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.36 K
Similar Pixel Count19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.56
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power4.86 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 59.50°
Mean Glint Angle84.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OK
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Johnston County, OK
NWS WFO Norman OK
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-03 20:32:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.342499°, -96.562500°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Johnston County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.42 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.40 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.38 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.37 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.32 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.22 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.62 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.94 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.40
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power5.42 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 57.50°
Mean Glint Angle82.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Hardeman County, TX
NWS WFO Norman OK
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-03 20:32:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.251667°, -99.818336°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Hardeman County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power39.72 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)314.78 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.43 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.92 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.17 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.37 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.19 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.78 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.71
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.97
Maximum Radiative Power23.19 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 56.00°
Mean Glint Angle81.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 11.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Wichita County, TX
NWS WFO Norman OK
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-03 20:32:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.933887°, -98.600555°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Wichita County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.48 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.20 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.97 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.28 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.02 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.09 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.81 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.56 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.56
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.48 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 56.20°
Mean Glint Angle81.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Orangeburg County, SC
NWS WFO Columbia SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-03 20:32:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.429165°, -80.594444°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Orangeburg County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.80 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)298.22 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.77 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.87 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.67 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.91 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.43 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.75 K
Similar Pixel Count6
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.90
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.02 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 65.20°
Mean Glint Angle89.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Greene County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-03 20:32:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.947224°, -87.808609°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Greene County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.69 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.06 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.38 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)9.69 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.00 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.15 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.46 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.58 K
Similar Pixel Count6
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.40 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 Power6.69 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 60.70°
Mean Glint Angle83.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Marengo County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-03 20:32:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.207500°, -87.547501°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Marengo County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.95 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.32 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.95 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.56 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.79 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.87 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.71 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.86 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.30 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 Power4.95 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 60.30°
Mean Glint Angle82.30°
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) Guazapares, Chihuahua
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-03 20:32:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 27.629723°, -108.109169°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Guazapares (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power16.67 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.81 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.51 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.28 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)3.31 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)24.06 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.45 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.20 K
Similar Pixel Count17
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.30 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 Power16.67 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.00°
Mean Glint Angle71.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Tamaulipas
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Matamoros, Tamaulipas
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-03 20:32:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 25.937778°, -97.678612°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Matamoros (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.07 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)311.34 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.27 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.94 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.31 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.67 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.60 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.56 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.79
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power6.07 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 49.90°
Mean Glint Angle66.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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