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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-15
Time: 18:26:15
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-15 18:31:17 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250741826156_e20250741828529_c20250741829027.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250741821156_e20250741823529_c20250741824026.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 7
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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/Time2025-03-15 18:27:46UTC
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 Power17.93 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.26 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.63 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.27 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.71 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.41 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.16 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.16 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.71
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power17.93 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 31.00°
Mean Glint Angle74.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.80 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
  • None Available
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Nuevo León
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Cadereyta Jiménez, Nuevo León
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-15 18:27:47UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 25.402779°, -99.893890°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Cadereyta Jiménez (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.02 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)318.80 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.69 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.85 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.76 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.65 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.45 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.66 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.94
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power10.02 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 28.50°
Mean Glint Angle65.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
  • None Available
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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/Time2025-03-15 18:28:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 23.019167°, -81.489441°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power23.48 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)315.01 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.79 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.88 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.32 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.47 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.44 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.80 K
Similar Pixel Count17
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.75
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.62
Maximum Radiative Power23.48 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 28.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 28.50°
Mean Glint Angle52.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
  • None Available
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Tamaulipas
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Xicoténcatl, Tamaulipas
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-15 18:28:17UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.880833°, -98.911392°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Xicoténcatl (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.84 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)328.12 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.86 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.70 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.47 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.67 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.56 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.78 K
Similar Pixel Count16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.94
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power14.84 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 25.90°
Mean Glint Angle60.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 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/Time2025-03-15 18:28:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.513611°, -79.806664°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power100.56 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)314.83 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.05 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.23 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.88 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)31.08 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.34 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.95 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.46
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.92
Maximum Radiative Power100.56 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 28.80°
Mean Glint Angle51.60°
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/Time2025-03-15 18:28:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.040556°, -79.450554°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power65.89 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)328.35 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)13.80 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)9.94 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)21.02 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)29.87 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.33 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.80 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder1.00
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power65.89 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 28.60°
Mean Glint Angle50.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) San Luis Potosí
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) El Naranjo, San Luis Potosí
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-15 18:28:17UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.205278°, -99.304726°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • El Naranjo (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.66 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)316.18 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.55 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.17 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.16 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.67 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.35 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.65 K
Similar Pixel Count12
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.49
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power9.66 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 25.30°
Mean Glint Angle59.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
  • None Available
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