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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-13
Time: 17:26:15
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-13 17:31:12 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250721726155_e20250721728528_c20250721729028.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250721721155_e20250721723528_c20250721724014.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 13
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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/Time2025-03-13 17:26:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 42.307220°, -88.335556°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • McHenry County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.32 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.24 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.73 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.28 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.45 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.53 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.17 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.44 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.38
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.32 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 46.50°
Mean Glint Angle97.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Carroll County, IA
NWS WFO Des Moines IA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 17:26:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.903332°, -94.736664°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Carroll County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power218.24 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)326.37 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)22.89 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)26.46 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)36.51 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)33.29 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.84 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)65.80 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)21.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.88
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power129.59 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.50°
Mean Glint Angle99.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 13.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Washington County, IA
NWS WFO Quad Cities IL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 17:26:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.269165°, -91.486664°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Washington County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.98 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.74 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.74 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.18 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.17 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.18 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.41 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.03 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.14
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power12.98 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 46.10°
Mean Glint Angle96.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Warren County, MO
NWS WFO St Louis MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 17:26:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.792500°, -91.126663°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Warren County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.03 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.39 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.66 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.83 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.30 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.58 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.36 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.58 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.79
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power15.03 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 43.60°
Mean Glint Angle91.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Marion County, IL
NWS WFO St Louis MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 17:26:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.593613°, -88.902496°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Marion County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.44 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.51 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.70 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.73 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.58 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.43 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.80 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.05 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.31
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power12.44 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.90°
Mean Glint Angle89.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KY
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Oldham County, KY
NWS WFO Louisville KY
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 17:26:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.428333°, -85.423058°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Oldham County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power23.30 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.39 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.89 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.73 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.02 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.73 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.65 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.43 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.60 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 Power23.30 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.20°
Mean Glint Angle88.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.80 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 (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 17:26:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.681946°, -95.424446°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Franklin County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.97 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.96 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.19 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.07 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.80 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.72 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.84 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.28 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.10 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 Power12.97 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.70°
Mean Glint Angle94.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Morris County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 17:26:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.683613°, -96.779167°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Morris County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power17.47 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)315.43 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.62 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.74 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.73 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.93 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.22 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.69 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.98
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power17.47 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.10°
Mean Glint Angle95.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Miami County, KS
NWS WFO Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 17:26:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.602779°, -94.766388°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Miami County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.12 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.20 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.44 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.70 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.35 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.13 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.10 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.16 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.30 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 Power9.12 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.40°
Mean Glint Angle93.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Oglethorpe County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 17:27:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.889999°, -82.917221°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Oglethorpe County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.10 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.09 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.51 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.06 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.57 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.61 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.83 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.76 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.10 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 Power13.10 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.40°
Mean Glint Angle77.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Williamsburg County, SC
NWS WFO Wilmington NC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 17:27:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.445557°, -79.766113°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Williamsburg County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power16.29 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.25 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.77 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.57 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.57 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.77 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.82 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.13 K
Similar Pixel Count13
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.20 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 Power16.29 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 36.80°
Mean Glint Angle76.00°
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) Wise County, TX
NWS WFO Fort Worth TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 17:27:18UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.293335°, -97.680557°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Wise County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power17.44 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)312.98 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.41 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.81 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.00 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.47 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.75 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.03 K
Similar Pixel Count14
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.62
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.92
Maximum Radiative Power17.44 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.70°
Mean Glint Angle86.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Stone County, MS
NWS WFO Mobile AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 17:27:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.869444°, -89.154442°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Stone County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power81.30 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)314.54 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)11.17 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)11.61 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.75 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.83 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.85 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.69 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.98
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.95
Maximum Radiative Power41.27 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 35.60°
Mean Glint Angle74.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.30 km2
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