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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-02-18
Time: 17:26:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-02-18 17:31:08 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250491726170_e20250491728543_c20250491729055.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250491721170_e20250491723543_c20250491724036.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) Hampton County, SC
NWS WFO Charleston SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-18 17:27:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.719723°, -81.165001°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Hampton County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.75 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.17 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.05 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.03 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.98 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.29 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.80 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.76 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.96
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power9.75 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.80°
Mean Glint Angle83.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Crawford County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-18 17:27:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.707500°, -83.936111°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Crawford County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.95 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)298.84 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.23 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.55 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.75 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.95 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.34 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.85 K
Similar Pixel Count15
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.54
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.95 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.00°
Mean Glint Angle84.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Newton County, MS
NWS WFO Jackson MS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-18 17:27:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.338055°, -89.169998°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Newton County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.49 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)290.21 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.78 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.77 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.44 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)25.06 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.99 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.69 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.94
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power14.49 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.50°
Mean Glint Angle85.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Walton County, FL
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-18 17:27:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.668612°, -86.040833°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Walton County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power22.52 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.42 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.45 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.21 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.24 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.05 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.84 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.03 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.83
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power12.81 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 43.30°
Mean Glint Angle80.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Gulf County, FL
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-18 17:27:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 29.699444°, -85.258331°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Gulf County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power33.57 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.08 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)13.79 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.27 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.40 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.14 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.94 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.75 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.50
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.54
Maximum Radiative Power33.57 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 36.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.20°
Mean Glint Angle78.40°
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) Polk County, FL
NWS WFO Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-18 17:27:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 28.334444°, -81.713890°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Polk County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power24.01 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.01 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.26 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.60 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.75 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.94 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.53 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.90 K
Similar Pixel Count12
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)7.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.37
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power24.01 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 34.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.40°
Mean Glint Angle74.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Osceola County, FL
NWS WFO Melbourne FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-18 17:27:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 28.282778°, -80.928612°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Osceola County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power46.24 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)315.86 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)11.16 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)12.89 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)25.60 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)34.74 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.21 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.88 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.47
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.68
Maximum Radiative Power46.24 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 33.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.30°
Mean Glint Angle73.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.80 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/Time2025-02-18 17:28:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.636389°, -82.725281°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power70.44 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)323.58 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)18.65 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.64 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)21.56 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)31.41 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.99 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.68 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.51
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.19
Maximum Radiative Power70.44 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 33.90°
Mean Glint Angle60.40°
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 (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-18 17:28:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 18.540833°, -68.987221°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power79.10 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)327.66 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)18.51 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)9.51 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)26.74 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)31.61 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.47 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.37 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)14.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.68
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.31
Maximum Radiative Power79.10 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 23.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 31.80°
Mean Glint Angle54.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.30 km2
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