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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-08
Time: 19:26:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-08 19:31:07 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250671926173_e20250671928545_c20250671929036.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250671921173_e20250671923545_c20250671924046.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 9
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Greene County, IL
NWS WFO St Louis MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-08 19:26:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.200554°, -90.467781°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Greene County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power19.76 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.47 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.36 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.16 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.36 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)23.19 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.22 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.70 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)9.70 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 Power19.76 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.70°
Mean Glint Angle85.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
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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/Time2025-03-08 19:27:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.128887°, -80.557220°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Kershaw County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.87 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.80 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.46 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.92 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.50 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.03 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.37 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.01 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.65
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.80
Maximum Radiative Power7.87 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.60°
Mean Glint Angle78.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Saluda County, SC
NWS WFO Columbia SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-08 19:27:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.899723°, -81.828613°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Saluda County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.90 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.20 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.00 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.38 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.89 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.45 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.39 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.33 K
Similar Pixel Count18
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.46
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.90 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 46.80°
Mean Glint Angle77.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Clarendon County, SC
NWS WFO Columbia SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-08 19:27:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.834446°, -80.151665°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Clarendon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.88 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.04 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.43 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.37 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.87 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.26 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.32 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.97 K
Similar Pixel Count20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.62
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power9.88 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.60°
Mean Glint Angle78.00°
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 19:27:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.733334°, -83.204170°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Ben Hill County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.04 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.36 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.42 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.68 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.00 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.41 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.88 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.42 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.69
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.96
Maximum Radiative Power8.04 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.40°
Mean Glint Angle72.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 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/Time2025-03-08 19:27:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 28.268612°, -81.772499°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Polk County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.08 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.77 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.99 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.91 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.41 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.52 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.50 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.20 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.21
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power12.08 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 33.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.50°
Mean Glint Angle66.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Tamaulipas
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) González, Tamaulipas
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-08 19:28:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 23.013334°, -98.463058°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • González (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power28.67 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)325.09 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.62 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.75 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.59 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.16 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.92 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.79 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.58
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.93
Maximum Radiative Power14.96 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 30.10°
Mean Glint Angle55.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Tamaulipas
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Aldama, Tamaulipas
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-08 19:28:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.917223°, -97.968613°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Aldama (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power52.21 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)324.74 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.05 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.26 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.54 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.05 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.67 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.90 K
Similar Pixel Count19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.61
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power26.47 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 30.20°
Mean Glint Angle54.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.00 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 (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-08 19:28:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.453611°, -80.102219°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.96 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)315.04 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.91 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.42 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.95 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.53 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.99 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.83 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.82
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power5.96 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 39.50°
Mean Glint Angle56.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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