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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-16
Time: 22:11:15
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-16 22:16:15 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250752211156_e20250752213529_c20250752214028.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250752206156_e20250752208529_c20250752209038.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 10
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NE
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Stanton County, NE
NWS WFO Omaha/Valley NE
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-16 22:11:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.962776°, -97.364441°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Stanton County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.04 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)291.67 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.36 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.45 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.47 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.07 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.34 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.28 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.45
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.04 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 53.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 65.20°
Mean Glint Angle73.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Shelby County, IA
NWS WFO Omaha/Valley NE
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-16 22:11:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.735279°, -95.476944°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Shelby County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power3.31 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)289.24 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.22 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.73 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.17 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.12 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.34 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.76 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.45
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power3.31 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 66.40°
Mean Glint Angle74.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Nemaha County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-16 22:11:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.810833°, -96.040833°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Nemaha County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.97 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.88 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.16 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.55 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.99 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.01 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.72 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.02 K
Similar Pixel Count12
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.75
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power6.97 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 51.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 65.10°
Mean Glint Angle71.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TN
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Shelby County, TN
NWS WFO Memphis TN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-16 22:12:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.044998°, -90.165833°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Shelby County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.19 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventFerrous-metal
Event Priority Ranking5
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)289.79 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.53 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.96 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.19 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.59 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.37 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.82 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.90 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 Power5.19 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 67.60°
Mean Glint Angle70.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) LA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Cameron Parish, LA
NWS WFO Lake Charles LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-16 22:12:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.033056°, -93.135002°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Cameron Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power62.94 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.25 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)13.60 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.20 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)20.70 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.59 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.34 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.17 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.80 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 Power62.94 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 63.50°
Mean Glint Angle62.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Chihuahua
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Guerrero, Chihuahua
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-16 22:12:46UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 28.061945°, -107.801109°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Guerrero (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.85 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.28 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.07 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.86 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.32 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.81 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.50 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.99 K
Similar Pixel Count3
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 Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.85 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.00°
Mean Glint Angle49.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 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 22:13:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.416945°, -80.757774°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power35.66 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.44 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.17 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.11 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.39 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.42 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.54 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.88 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.97
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power20.06 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 72.30°
Mean Glint Angle72.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 9.00 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 22:13:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.121389°, -84.321388°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.11 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.29 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.48 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.72 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.17 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.96 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.21 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.63 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.93
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power12.11 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 28.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 69.00°
Mean Glint Angle66.30°
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/Time2025-03-16 22:13:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.689444°, -78.372780°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power34.71 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.54 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)11.29 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.94 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.22 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)23.04 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.46 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.28 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.57
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.90
Maximum Radiative Power34.71 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 25.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 74.40°
Mean Glint Angle76.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.40 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Unknown
Country/Countries Dominican Republic
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-16 22:13:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 18.598612°, -69.294441°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power30.83 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.26 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.25 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.61 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)4.19 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.56 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.43 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.52 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.70
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power30.83 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 23.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 82.50°
Mean Glint Angle91.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.70 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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