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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-16
Time: 20:46:15
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-16 20:51:04 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250752046156_e20250752048529_c20250752049025.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250752041156_e20250752043529_c20250752044021.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 13
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NE
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Gage County, NE
NWS WFO Omaha/Valley NE
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-16 20:46:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 40.224167°, -96.741386°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Gage County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power32.40 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.54 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.06 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.25 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)23.34 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.33 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.42 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.06 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.01
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power32.40 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 51.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.80°
Mean Glint Angle77.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lyon County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-16 20:46:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.634167°, -96.228058°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Lyon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power20.20 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.59 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.77 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.05 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.87 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.51 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.29 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.27 K
Similar Pixel Count21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.24
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.58 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.00°
Mean Glint Angle74.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Sumner County, KS
NWS WFO Wichita KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-16 20:46:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.231110°, -97.756386°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Sumner County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power19.52 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.06 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.64 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.66 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.98 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.38 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.87 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.12 K
Similar Pixel Count17
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.88
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.15 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 49.10°
Mean Glint Angle72.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OK
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Pittsburg County, OK
NWS WFO Tulsa OK
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-16 20:47:18UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.111389°, -96.025833°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Pittsburg County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power16.46 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.71 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.54 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.20 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.43 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.02 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.55 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.06 K
Similar Pixel Count11
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.62
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power16.46 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 48.60°
Mean Glint Angle68.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) George County, MS
NWS WFO Mobile AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-16 20:47:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.857779°, -88.611664°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • George County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power3.85 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.40 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.06 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.03 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.20 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.09 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.74 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.35 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.40 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 Power3.85 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 50.90°
Mean Glint Angle65.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) LA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Pointe Coupee Parish, LA
NWS WFO New Orleans LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-16 20:47:18UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.820278°, -91.786942°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Pointe Coupee Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power31.22 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.12 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)10.11 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.55 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)23.14 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.55 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.86 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.54 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.63
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.73
Maximum Radiative Power31.22 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 48.70°
Mean Glint Angle63.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Nuevo León
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Salinas Victoria, Nuevo León
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-16 20:47:47UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 26.141945°, -100.115280°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Salinas Victoria (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power21.47 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)316.73 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.46 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.84 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.18 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.81 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.41 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.53 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.00
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.03 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.00°
Mean Glint Angle51.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Tamaulipas
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Matamoros, Tamaulipas
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-16 20:47:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 25.719444°, -97.580002°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Matamoros (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power61.16 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)319.94 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.06 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.69 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.91 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.30 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.54 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.19 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.47
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power33.43 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 41.50°
Mean Glint Angle51.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.30 km2
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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/Time2025-03-16 20:47:47UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 25.405001°, -99.965279°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Cadereyta Jiménez (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.58 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)315.40 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.74 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.49 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.98 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.67 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.63 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.78 K
Similar Pixel Count21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.50 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 Power15.58 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 39.60°
Mean Glint Angle50.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 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/Time2025-03-16 20:48:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 23.000000°, -81.669167°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power23.96 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)312.20 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.60 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.26 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.95 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.17 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.34 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.71 K
Similar Pixel Count6
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.62
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.75
Maximum Radiative Power23.96 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 28.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 52.80°
Mean Glint Angle60.40°
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/Time2025-03-16 20:48:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.638611°, -80.110558°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.21 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.18 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.80 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.17 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.45 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.59 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.38 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.35 K
Similar Pixel Count18
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.10 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 Power14.21 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 54.00°
Mean Glint Angle62.10°
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 (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-16 20:48:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.295279°, -80.891113°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.27 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.23 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.76 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.66 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.93 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.42 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.39 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.79 K
Similar Pixel Count16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.56
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.51
Maximum Radiative Power14.27 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 53.20°
Mean Glint Angle60.60°
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 Haiti
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-16 20:48:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 19.178612°, -71.943336°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.63 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)311.63 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.75 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.09 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.65 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.55 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.00 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.91 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.86
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.63 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 22.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 60.30°
Mean Glint Angle71.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.30 km2
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