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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-08
Time: 19:16:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-08 19:21:13 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250671916173_e20250671918546_c20250671919030.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250671911173_e20250671913545_c20250671914046.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 13
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Jewell County, KS
NWS WFO Hastings NE
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-08 19:16:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.894722°, -97.956390°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Jewell County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power26.86 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.02 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.85 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.62 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)21.94 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.23 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.65 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.60 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.60
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power13.95 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.90°
Mean Glint Angle88.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 13.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Ottawa County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-08 19:16:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.202499°, -97.624443°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Ottawa County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.15 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)1.74 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.39 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.11 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.00 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.63 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.68 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.50
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.15 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 51.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.30°
Mean Glint Angle87.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Bollinger County, MO
NWS WFO Paducah KY
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-08 19:16:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.573055°, -89.963058°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Bollinger County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.81 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)298.31 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.15 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.34 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.61 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.76 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.89 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.18 K
Similar Pixel Count15
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.76
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 46.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.50°
Mean Glint Angle82.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Elbert County, GA
NWS WFO Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-08 19:17:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.058887°, -82.866943°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Elbert County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.12 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.84 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.75 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.41 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.15 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.30 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.55 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.19 K
Similar Pixel Count9
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.67
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power13.12 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.20°
Mean Glint Angle77.20°
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) Monroe County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-08 19:17:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.063332°, -83.888054°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Monroe County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power35.00 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.05 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.54 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.50 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.86 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.28 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.75 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.82 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)7.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.64
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power18.21 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 43.90°
Mean Glint Angle74.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Russell County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-08 19:17:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.186111°, -85.218613°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Russell County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.10 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.50 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.52 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.16 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.81 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.62 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.33 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.33 K
Similar Pixel Count21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.52
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.10 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.60°
Mean Glint Angle72.70°
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) Ben Hill County, GA
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-08 19:17:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.778889°, -83.120552°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Ben Hill County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.27 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.93 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.63 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.62 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.59 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.31 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.71 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.11 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.86
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.98
Maximum Radiative Power11.27 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 43.20°
Mean Glint Angle72.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Jones County, MS
NWS WFO Jackson MS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-08 19:17:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.610001°, -89.105278°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Jones County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.79 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.28 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.64 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.27 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.15 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.88 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.82 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.12 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.62
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.79 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.40°
Mean Glint Angle70.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Jim Wells County, TX
NWS WFO Corpus Christi TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-08 19:17:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 27.543888°, -98.154999°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Jim Wells County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.21 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventElevated SPC Risk and Red Flag Warning
Event Priority Ranking1
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)322.02 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.83 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.22 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.04 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.63 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.07 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.31 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.00 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 Power15.21 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 33.80°
Mean Glint Angle64.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 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/Time2025-03-08 19:18:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.954445°, -81.125000°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.64 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)312.76 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.70 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.16 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.80 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.00 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.12 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.59 K
Similar Pixel Count20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.78
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.87
Maximum Radiative Power6.64 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.50°
Mean Glint Angle56.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 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/Time2025-03-08 19:18:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.456388°, -80.500557°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.61 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)317.07 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.09 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.09 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.57 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.62 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.09 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.66 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.95
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power10.61 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.50°
Mean Glint Angle55.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 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/Time2025-03-08 19:18:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.335833°, -80.853333°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power17.80 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)313.28 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.59 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.96 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.08 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.22 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.29 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.54 K
Similar Pixel Count19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.19
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power17.80 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.20°
Mean Glint Angle55.30°
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 Cuba
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-08 19:18:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.933889°, -78.360001°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power53.61 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)323.97 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)12.94 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.49 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.78 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)25.13 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.73 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.81 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)7.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.75
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.42
Maximum Radiative Power53.61 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 38.60°
Mean Glint Angle56.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
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