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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-10
Time: 15:21:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-10 15:26:00 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250691521173_e20250691523546_c20250691524048.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250691516173_e20250691518546_c20250691519034.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 7
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) McHenry County, IL
NWS WFO Chicago IL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-10 15:21:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 42.161110°, -88.273056°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • McHenry County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.17 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventLikely an Urban Source
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)292.51 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.85 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.55 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.22 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.35 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.55 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.44 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.70 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 Power4.17 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 59.50°
Mean Glint Angle104.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) PA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Chester County, PA
NWS WFO Mount Holly NJ
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-10 15:21:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 40.174721°, -75.801392°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Chester County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.99 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.99 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.49 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.60 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.06 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.25 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.09 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.64 K
Similar Pixel Count17
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.40 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 Power8.99 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.70°
Mean Glint Angle92.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AR
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Newton County, AR
NWS WFO Little Rock AR
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-10 15:22:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.013054°, -93.313057°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Newton County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.66 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.53 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.07 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.50 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.03 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.38 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.91 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.22 K
Similar Pixel Count15
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.13
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power6.66 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 58.90°
Mean Glint Angle101.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) LA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Vermilion Parish, LA
NWS WFO Lake Charles LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-10 15:22:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.008612°, -92.257774°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Vermilion Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.29 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.49 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.89 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.78 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.91 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.38 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.18 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.46 K
Similar Pixel Count6
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.81
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.29 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 54.90°
Mean Glint Angle91.30°
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) Calhoun County, TX
NWS WFO Corpus Christi TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-10 15:22:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 28.536667°, -96.605835°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Calhoun County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.40 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.32 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.75 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.55 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.54 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.74 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.84 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.96 K
Similar Pixel Count10
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.62
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.81
Maximum Radiative Power10.40 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 57.50°
Mean Glint Angle95.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Kenedy County, TX
NWS WFO Brownsville TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-10 15:22:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 27.181667°, -97.826111°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Kenedy County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.75 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.84 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.76 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.37 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.20 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.01 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.93 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.26 K
Similar Pixel Count20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.42
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power5.75 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 57.90°
Mean Glint Angle96.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Tamaulipas
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Altamira, Tamaulipas
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-10 15:23:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.419167°, -97.953331°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Altamira (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.92 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.16 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.39 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.03 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)4.60 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.83 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.31 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.09 K
Similar Pixel Count19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.66
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.81
Maximum Radiative Power4.92 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 36.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 56.00°
Mean Glint Angle91.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 km2
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