Next Generation Fire System (NGFS) -- CIMSS

Date:	2025-02-17
Time:	18:06:17
Production Date and Time:	2025-02-17 18:11:10 UTC
Primary Instrument:	GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id:	152
Location/orbit:	GEO
L1 File:	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250481806170_e20250481808543_c20250481809042.nc
L1 File(s) - Temporal	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250481801170_e20250481803543_c20250481804050.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts:	8

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	IL
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Will County, IL
NWS WFO	Chicago IL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-02-17 18:06:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	41.301666°, -88.042503°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Will County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	10.64 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	286.14 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	9.56 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	4.09 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	24.49 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	22.68 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	9.89 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.32 K
Similar Pixel Count	19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.60 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.41
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.97
Maximum Radiative Power	10.64 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	49.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	53.60°
Mean Glint Angle	101.40°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	6.20 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	WIs-ILn-MIw-INn_750_m
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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 Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-02-17 18:07:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	32.498055°, -85.553337°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Macon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	13.51 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	298.08 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	5.78 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	4.11 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	14.53 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	12.34 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.02 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	9.05 K
Similar Pixel Count	3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	4.30 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.43
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	13.51 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	39.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	44.80°
Mean Glint Angle	82.50°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.20 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	GA
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Wilcox County, GA
NWS WFO	Peachtree City GA
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-02-17 18:07:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	31.948889°, -83.581947°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Wilcox County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	5.97 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	296.02 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.71 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.56 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	11.21 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	9.18 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.77 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.92 K
Similar Pixel Count	24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.90 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.42
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	5.97 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	38.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	44.40°
Mean Glint Angle	81.10°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.10 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	SCs-GAe-FLn_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	GA
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Lee County, GA
NWS WFO	Tallahassee FL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-02-17 18:07:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	31.656111°, -84.281944°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Lee County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	6.45 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	297.16 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.79 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.04 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	11.94 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	9.57 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.90 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.11 K
Similar Pixel Count	21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.60 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.40
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	6.45 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	38.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	44.10°
Mean Glint Angle	80.60°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.10 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m SCs-GAe-FLn_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	TX
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	McCulloch County, TX
NWS WFO	San Angelo TX
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-02-17 18:07:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	30.991112°, -99.254166°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	McCulloch County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	19.57 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	305.75 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	6.05 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	5.84 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	16.37 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	17.00 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.65 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.45 K
Similar Pixel Count	10
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	5.40 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.28
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	19.57 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	44.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	44.60°
Mean Glint Angle	86.70°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.60 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	TXw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	LA
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Cameron Parish, LA
NWS WFO	Lake Charles LA
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-02-17 18:07:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	29.949167°, -93.392776°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Cameron Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	6.02 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	295.13 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.39 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	1.45 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	6.69 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	8.01 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.91 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.57 K
Similar Pixel Count	11
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.70 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.54
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.98
Maximum Radiative Power	6.02 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	40.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	42.50°
Mean Glint Angle	80.40°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.30 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	TXe-LA-ARs_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	Unknown
Country/Countries	Haiti
County/Locality(s)	Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO	N/A
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-02-17 18:08:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	18.645555°, -72.108612°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	22.91 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	322.08 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	5.80 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.67 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	12.18 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	20.12 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.87 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.61 K
Similar Pixel Count	20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	4.20 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.66
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.93
Maximum Radiative Power	22.91 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	22.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	34.70°
Mean Glint Angle	56.20°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.30 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	Unknown
Country/Countries	Dominican Republic
County/Locality(s)	Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO	N/A
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-02-17 18:08:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	18.541389°, -68.910004°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	28.52 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	317.31 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	8.96 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	3.97 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	15.90 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	21.36 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	8.49 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.69 K
Similar Pixel Count	0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	2.40 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.86
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.94
Maximum Radiative Power	28.52 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	23.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	36.20°
Mean Glint Angle	58.70°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.30 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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