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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-02-18
Time: 16:51:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-02-18 16:56:12 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250491651170_e20250491653543_c20250491654018.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250491646170_e20250491648543_c20250491649035.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 9
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Marion County, SC
NWS WFO Wilmington NC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-18 16:52:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.240276°, -79.410278°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Marion County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power83.80 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.40 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)14.61 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)9.28 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)23.15 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)24.70 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.46 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.52 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)12.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.78
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.68
Maximum Radiative Power58.28 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.20°
Mean Glint Angle87.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 15.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Richland County, SC
NWS WFO Columbia SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-18 16:52:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.009445°, -80.774170°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Richland County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power32.75 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.85 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)13.65 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.80 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.70 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)25.83 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.22 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.26 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)12.70 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 Power32.75 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.20°
Mean Glint Angle87.30°
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) Burke County, GA
NWS WFO Columbia SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-18 16:52:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.991943°, -82.126663°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Burke County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.67 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.76 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.67 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.04 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.76 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.44 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.18 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.30 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.00 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 Power10.67 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 46.60°
Mean Glint Angle85.70°
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) Sumter County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-18 16:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.146389°, -84.273056°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Sumter County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power21.59 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.86 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)9.15 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.94 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.93 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.37 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.10 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.90 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)7.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.62
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.61
Maximum Radiative Power21.59 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 46.30°
Mean Glint Angle85.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Jefferson County, FL
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-18 16:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.427778°, -83.879997°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Jefferson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.05 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.46 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.38 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.49 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.32 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.92 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.81 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.51 K
Similar Pixel Count15
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.70 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 Power8.05 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 36.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.60°
Mean Glint Angle81.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Suwannee County, FL
NWS WFO Jacksonville FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-18 16:52:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.254168°, -82.839165°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Suwannee County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.15 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.25 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.46 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.45 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.97 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.16 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.44 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.06 K
Similar Pixel Count11
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.61
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.94
Maximum Radiative Power13.15 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 36.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.10°
Mean Glint Angle80.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Sumter County, FL
NWS WFO Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-18 16:52:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 28.939167°, -82.164719°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Sumter County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.24 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.54 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.28 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.51 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.57 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.64 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.90 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.62 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.54
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.74
Maximum Radiative Power12.24 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 34.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.70°
Mean Glint Angle77.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.90 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 (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-18 16:53:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.334999°, -80.753609°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power55.21 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)323.29 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)13.66 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.03 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.09 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)28.11 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.83 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.48 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)9.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.45
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.61
Maximum Radiative Power55.21 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 36.10°
Mean Glint Angle63.00°
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 Dominican Republic
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-18 16:53:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 18.372778°, -71.230003°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power30.79 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)317.51 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.01 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.41 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.49 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.70 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.72 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.81 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.69
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.97
Maximum Radiative Power16.42 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 22.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 30.40°
Mean Glint Angle52.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.60 km2
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