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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-02
Time: 17:21:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-02 17:26:10 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250611721176_e20250611723549_c20250611724024.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250611716176_e20250611718549_c20250611719040.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 14
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MN
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Itasca County, MN
NWS WFO Duluth MN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-02 17:21:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 47.737221°, -93.354446°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Itasca County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power31.15 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)286.21 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)12.95 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.83 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.74 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)27.87 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.12 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.00 K
Similar Pixel Count16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)13.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.28
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.85
Maximum Radiative Power31.15 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 57.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 57.20°
Mean Glint Angle114.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 7.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) ND
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) LaMoure County, ND
NWS WFO Bismarck ND
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-02 17:21:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 46.611389°, -98.327225°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • LaMoure County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power20.42 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)296.60 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.95 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.44 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.98 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.37 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.19 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.00 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.38
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.98
Maximum Radiative Power20.42 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 58.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 57.40°
Mean Glint Angle115.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 7.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) WI
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Dane County, WI
NWS WFO Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-02 17:21:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 43.172779°, -89.013611°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Dane County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.08 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)292.01 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.80 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.32 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.21 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.23 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.75 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.70 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.23
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.08 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.90°
Mean Glint Angle103.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NE
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Dakota County, NE
NWS WFO Sioux Falls SD
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-02 17:21:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 42.507221°, -96.684723°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Dakota County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.33 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.24 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.93 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.98 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)21.35 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.58 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.03 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.80 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.43
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.89
Maximum Radiative Power14.33 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 54.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 53.20°
Mean Glint Angle106.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Putnam County, MO
NWS WFO Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-02 17:21:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 40.399166°, -92.895554°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Putnam County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power20.57 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.53 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.72 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.31 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.51 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.59 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.33 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.52 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.26
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power11.60 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 50.10°
Mean Glint Angle100.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Shelby County, MO
NWS WFO St Louis MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-02 17:21:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.680557°, -91.915833°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Shelby County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power25.40 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.94 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.12 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.03 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)23.32 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)24.10 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.99 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.59 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.46
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.90
Maximum Radiative Power25.40 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 49.20°
Mean Glint Angle98.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Gasconade County, MO
NWS WFO St Louis MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-02 17:21:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.455276°, -91.367500°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Gasconade County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.80 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)298.71 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.21 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.25 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.95 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.08 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.63 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.13 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.74
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.80 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.90°
Mean Glint Angle95.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Franklin County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-02 17:21:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.578335°, -95.494164°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Franklin County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power19.87 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.39 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.06 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.75 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.49 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.49 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.86 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.33 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.73
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power19.87 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 49.20°
Mean Glint Angle98.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Franklin County, MO
NWS WFO St Louis MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-02 17:21:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.438610°, -90.830276°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Franklin County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power18.55 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)296.98 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.98 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.98 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.80 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.59 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.38 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.40 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.80 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 Power9.84 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.80°
Mean Glint Angle95.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 11.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Muscogee County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-02 17:22:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.604721°, -84.913612°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Muscogee County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.81 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.86 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.91 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.45 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.89 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.50 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.10 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.80 K
Similar Pixel Count12
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.74
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.77
Maximum Radiative Power13.81 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.90°
Mean Glint Angle80.30°
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) Schley County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-02 17:22:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.266109°, -84.399445°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Schley County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.69 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)2.44 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.79 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.10 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.62 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.03 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.68 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.24
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.69 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.50°
Mean Glint Angle79.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) LA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Caddo Parish, LA
NWS WFO Shreveport LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-02 17:22:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.258335°, -93.944725°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Caddo Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power29.95 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.32 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.51 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.27 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.52 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.21 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.31 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.09 K
Similar Pixel Count10
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.65
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power16.05 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 42.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.90°
Mean Glint Angle85.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Nacogdoches County, TX
NWS WFO Shreveport LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-02 17:22:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.508333°, -94.704720°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Nacogdoches 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, Known Incident: Rx Nacogdoches 0648 (HIGH, tdiff=0.86957 days, Point)
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.08 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.69 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.54 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.01 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.23 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.28 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.89 K
Similar Pixel Count16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.26
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 42.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.50°
Mean Glint Angle84.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.40 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/Time2025-03-02 17:23:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.084444°, -80.145836°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power40.54 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)318.15 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.84 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.89 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.75 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.17 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.82 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.93 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)10.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.66
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.89
Maximum Radiative Power40.54 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 29.80°
Mean Glint Angle56.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
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