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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-13
Time: 20:31:15
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-13 20:36:42 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250722031155_e20250722033528_c20250722033594.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250722026155_e20250722028528_c20250722029025.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 14
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Allamakee County, IA
NWS WFO La Crosse WI
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 20:31:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 43.188889°, -91.258331°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Allamakee County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.64 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)2.65 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.01 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.67 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.54 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.11 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.35 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.80 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 Power7.64 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 55.80°
Mean Glint Angle86.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.60 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/Time2025-03-13 20:31:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 43.015835°, -89.649170°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Dane County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.34 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)298.04 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.70 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.54 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.12 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.61 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.34 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.89 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.50
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power6.94 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 56.50°
Mean Glint Angle86.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 13.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) WI
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lafayette County, WI
NWS WFO Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 20:31:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 42.702778°, -89.887222°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Lafayette County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.22 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.23 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.07 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.95 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.85 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.39 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.84 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.25 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.70 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 Power9.22 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 51.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 56.10°
Mean Glint Angle85.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lake County, IL
NWS WFO Chicago IL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 20:31:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 42.265278°, -87.874168°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Lake County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power49.74 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventLikely an Urban Source
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.51 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.61 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.73 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.78 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.51 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.21 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)26.16 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.33
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.73
Maximum Radiative Power49.74 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 56.90°
Mean Glint Angle85.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) DeKalb County, IL
NWS WFO Chicago IL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 20:31:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 42.062778°, -88.832497°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • DeKalb County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.71 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.58 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.77 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.59 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.42 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.82 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.98 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.96 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.50 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 Power6.71 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 56.20°
Mean Glint Angle85.20°
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) Madison County, IA
NWS WFO Des Moines IA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 20:31:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.280834°, -94.074722°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Madison County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.60 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.65 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.04 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.52 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.29 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.65 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.41 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.42 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.25
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.60 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 51.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 53.00°
Mean Glint Angle82.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Sangamon County, IL
NWS WFO Lincoln IL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 20:31:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.790833°, -89.413612°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Sangamon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.83 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.87 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.42 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)0.95 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.95 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.88 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.15 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.44 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.22
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power9.83 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 54.30°
Mean Glint Angle81.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OK
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Craig County, OK
NWS WFO Tulsa OK
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 20:31:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.669167°, -95.276108°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Craig County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.92 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.47 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.68 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.98 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.28 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.30 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.50 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.81 K
Similar Pixel Count20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.10 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 Power8.92 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 48.90°
Mean Glint Angle73.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Wilcox County, AL
NWS WFO Mobile AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 20:32:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.873611°, -87.290001°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Wilcox County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.83 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.95 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.60 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.85 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.73 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.07 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.98 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.59 K
Similar Pixel Count16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.57
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.50
Maximum Radiative Power13.83 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 50.50°
Mean Glint Angle68.70°
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) Orange County, TX
NWS WFO Lake Charles LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 20:32:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.006390°, -93.798615°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Orange County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.86 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.58 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.00 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.65 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.18 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.35 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.63 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.89 K
Similar Pixel Count12
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.22
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power9.86 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.00°
Mean Glint Angle62.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Chihuahua
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Guadalupe y Calvo, Chihuahua
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 20:32:46UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 26.000834°, -106.551109°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Guadalupe y Calvo (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power127.30 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)318.50 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)18.42 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)12.79 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)30.55 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)24.60 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.08 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.88 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.64
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.78
Maximum Radiative Power72.82 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 34.60°
Mean Glint Angle56.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 11.60 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 (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-13 20:33:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.754444°, -81.895279°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power20.84 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)312.70 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.43 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.90 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.34 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.60 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.97 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.32 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)7.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.89
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.93
Maximum Radiative Power20.84 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 49.80°
Mean Glint Angle59.10°
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/Time2025-03-13 20:33:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.676945°, -79.634163°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.45 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.03 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.11 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.61 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.91 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.45 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.64 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.71 K
Similar Pixel Count15
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.10 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 Power15.45 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.70°
Mean Glint Angle61.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 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/Time2025-03-13 20:33:17UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.906389°, -98.349442°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • González (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power29.05 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)322.58 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.33 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.19 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.02 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.66 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.76 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.07 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.81
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.95
Maximum Radiative Power14.76 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.30°
Mean Glint Angle47.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.10 km2
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