Next Generation Fire System (NGFS) -- CIMSS

Date:	2025-02-18
Time:	20:51:17
Production Date and Time:	2025-02-18 20:56:11 UTC
Primary Instrument:	GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id:	152
Location/orbit:	GEO
L1 File:	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250492051170_e20250492053543_c20250492054032.nc
L1 File(s) - Temporal	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250492046170_e20250492048543_c20250492049001.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts:	8

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	AL
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Autauga County, AL
NWS WFO	Birmingham AL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-02-18 20:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	32.543888°, -86.737503°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Autauga County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	14.13 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	292.94 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	6.98 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	9.12 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	11.59 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	19.12 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	7.15 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	7.11 K
Similar Pixel Count	8
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	4.90 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.38
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	14.13 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	40.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	60.30°
Mean Glint Angle	78.90°
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)	AL
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Perry County, AL
NWS WFO	Birmingham AL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-02-18 20:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	32.528610°, -87.099167°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Perry County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	8.59 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	292.34 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	4.05 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	4.48 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	10.50 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	13.22 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.73 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.89 K
Similar Pixel Count	15
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	2.80 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.51
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	8.59 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	40.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	60.00°
Mean Glint Angle	78.60°
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)	Chihuahua
Country/Countries	Mexico
County/Locality(s)	Chihuahua, Chihuahua
NWS WFO	N/A
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-02-18 20:52:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	29.625555°, -106.328056°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Chihuahua (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	14.04 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	317.05 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.38 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	3.84 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	19.86 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	9.72 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.54 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.59 K
Similar Pixel Count	25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.80 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.87
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	14.04 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	48.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	47.10°
Mean Glint Angle	68.00°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	6.10 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	Sonora
Country/Countries	Mexico
County/Locality(s)	Cajeme, Sonora
NWS WFO	N/A
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-02-18 20:52:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	28.008333°, -109.771111°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Cajeme (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	8.63 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	313.88 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	1.85 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	1.30 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	11.89 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	7.61 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	1.40 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.00 K
Similar Pixel Count	25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.70 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.56
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	8.63 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	50.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	44.20°
Mean Glint Angle	66.40°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	6.30 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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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 Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-02-18 20:53:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	22.285000°, -84.294167°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	17.93 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	307.14 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	6.66 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	3.36 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	9.58 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	17.19 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.73 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.09 K
Similar Pixel Count	18
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	7.10 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.78
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.54
Maximum Radiative Power	17.93 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	28.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	55.90°
Mean Glint Angle	64.90°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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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 Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-02-18 20:53:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	22.041111°, -79.668335°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	11.68 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	308.16 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.63 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.36 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	10.97 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	10.57 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.86 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.56 K
Similar Pixel Count	21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	2.10 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	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	11.68 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	26.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	59.40°
Mean Glint Angle	70.30°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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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 Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-02-18 20:53:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	21.919445°, -79.742775°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	7.02 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	306.02 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.74 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	1.52 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	8.13 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	9.60 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.56 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.14 K
Similar Pixel Count	16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	2.00 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.63
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	7.02 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	26.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	59.30°
Mean Glint Angle	70.10°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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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 Method	Enhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-02-18 20:53:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	21.914722°, -78.655556°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	40.08 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	313.09 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	10.22 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	7.61 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	12.62 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	27.22 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	11.01 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	8.21 K
Similar Pixel Count	0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	7.50 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.14
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.93
Maximum Radiative Power	40.08 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	26.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	60.10°
Mean Glint Angle	71.50°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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