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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-02-23
Time: 17:11:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-02-23 17:16:04 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250541711173_e20250541713546_c20250541714029.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250541706173_e20250541708546_c20250541709027.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 7
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Kershaw County, SC
NWS WFO Columbia SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-23 17:12:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.516666°, -80.359444°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Kershaw County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.62 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.88 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.07 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.77 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.72 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.75 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.22 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.92 K
Similar Pixel Count9
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.44
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.97
Maximum Radiative Power11.62 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.10°
Mean Glint Angle85.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Toombs County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-23 17:12:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.165001°, -82.183334°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Toombs County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.25 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.30 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.38 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.95 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.91 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.40 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.09 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.75 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.40 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 Power6.25 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 43.00°
Mean Glint Angle81.40°
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) Liberty County, GA
NWS WFO Charleston SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-23 17:12:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.945833°, -81.456665°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Liberty County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power29.39 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.65 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.37 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.65 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.31 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.23 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.71 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.33 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.41
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power15.31 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.70°
Mean Glint Angle80.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Erath County, TX
NWS WFO Fort Worth TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-23 17:12:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.259724°, -98.121948°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Erath County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.47 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.65 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.03 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.80 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.35 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.99 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.55 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.21 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.63
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.93
Maximum Radiative Power7.47 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 48.10°
Mean Glint Angle93.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Chihuahua
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Buenaventura, Chihuahua
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-23 17:12:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.041666°, -106.883057°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Buenaventura (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.54 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)314.38 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.38 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.07 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.46 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.91 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.25 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.02 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.51
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power14.54 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 50.90°
Mean Glint Angle99.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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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/Time2025-02-23 17:13:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.227501°, -80.112221°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power34.07 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)317.22 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.82 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.38 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)21.77 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)26.43 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.99 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.56 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.88
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.96
Maximum Radiative Power34.07 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 32.90°
Mean Glint Angle59.60°
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 Haiti
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-02-23 17:13:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 19.158611°, -72.098053°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power22.55 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)322.58 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.97 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.70 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.99 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.17 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.74 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.83 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.80
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.85
Maximum Radiative Power22.55 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 22.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 29.40°
Mean Glint Angle52.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.30 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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