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Wildfire Alert Report
| Date: | 2025-03-17 |
|---|---|
| Time: | 16:01:16 |
| Production Date and Time: | 2025-03-17 16:06:08 UTC |
| Primary Instrument: | GOES-16 ABI |
| Wmo Spacecraft Id: | 152 |
| Location/orbit: | GEO |
| L1 File: | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250761601169_e20250761603542_c20250761604034.nc |
| L1 File(s) - Temporal | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250761556169_e20250761558542_c20250761559034.nc |
| Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: | 12 |
Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | MO |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Bates County, MO |
| NWS WFO | Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 16:01:49UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 38.274166°, -94.476387° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 6.28 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Elevated SPC Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 3 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 299.79 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 1.87 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.72 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 15.19 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 10.72 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.15 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.11 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 25 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.70 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.19 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.99 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 6.28 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 48.90° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 52.20° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 99.10° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.10 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | KS |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Butler County, KS |
| NWS WFO | Wichita KS |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 16:01:49UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 38.064167°, -97.136665° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 4.43 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Elevated SPC Risk and Red Flag Warning |
| Event Priority Ranking | 1 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 302.82 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 2.08 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.35 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 15.04 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 10.25 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 1.40 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.15 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 25 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 0.90 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.86 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 4.43 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 49.90° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 53.70° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 101.70° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.20 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | MO |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Iron County, MO |
| NWS WFO | St Louis MO |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 16:01:50UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 37.282501°, -90.638336° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 6.08 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 297.21 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 2.63 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 4.00 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 15.77 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 10.54 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.40 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.88 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 25 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.80 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.62 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 6.08 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 46.30° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 49.30° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 93.60° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.80 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | TX |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Sabine County, TX |
| NWS WFO | Shreveport LA |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 16:02:19UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 31.343056°, -93.882774° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 16.01 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 302.51 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 6.61 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 6.86 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 14.63 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 10.45 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.11 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 13.64 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 2 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 5.30 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.81 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.99 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 16.01 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 41.90° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 47.40° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 87.60° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.40 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | LA |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Calcasieu Parish, LA |
| NWS WFO | Lake Charles LA |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 16:02:19UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 30.373056°, -93.049446° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 17.95 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 304.10 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 5.90 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 4.62 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 14.98 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 11.43 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.12 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 9.20 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 2 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 6.70 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.38 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 17.95 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 40.50° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 46.30° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 85.10° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.30 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | LA |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Acadia Parish, LA |
| NWS WFO | Lake Charles LA |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 16:02:49UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 30.176111°, -92.545555° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 9.06 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 304.86 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 5.19 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.33 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 15.21 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 10.65 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.77 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.19 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 14 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 0.90 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.97 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.58 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 9.06 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 40.10° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 45.80° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 84.20° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.20 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | FL |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | DeSoto County, FL |
| NWS WFO | Tampa Bay Ruskin FL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 16:02:51UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 27.108612°, -81.918053° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 3.35 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk and Red Flag Warning |
| Event Priority Ranking | 1 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 306.67 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 2.74 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.06 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 12.81 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 8.26 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 1.60 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.57 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 25 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 0.90 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.90 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.97 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 3.35 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 32.60° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 36.90° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 67.20° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 4.70 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | Nuevo León |
| Country/Countries | Mexico |
| County/Locality(s) | Los Ramones, Nuevo León |
| NWS WFO | N/A |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 16:02:48UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 25.736111°, -99.535553° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 4.00 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 306.40 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 1.85 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 1.62 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 7.37 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 8.44 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 1.36 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.70 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 25 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.20 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.75 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.94 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 4.00 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 40.50° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 48.60° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 88.00° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| 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 Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 16:03:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 22.838888°, -82.141113° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 19.63 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 311.65 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 5.16 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.50 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 17.18 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 17.63 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.80 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.41 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 18 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 4.80 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.76 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 19.63 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 27.90° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 34.00° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 59.60° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| 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 Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 16:03:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 21.687222°, -77.703331° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 14.83 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 315.37 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 6.59 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.30 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 10.65 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 18.89 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.62 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.98 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 21 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.70 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.92 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.98 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 14.83 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 25.60° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 30.30° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 53.10° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 4.40 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | San Luis Potosí |
| Country/Countries | Mexico |
| County/Locality(s) | Tamasopo, San Luis Potosí |
| NWS WFO | N/A |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 16:03:18UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 21.959723°, -99.364998° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 33.43 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 310.69 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 7.84 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 7.10 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 16.42 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 15.01 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.09 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.74 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 4 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 4.90 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 1.00 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.86 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 18.88 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 37.50° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 46.70° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 83.40° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 10.10 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave |
| Country/Countries | Mexico |
| County/Locality(s) | Ozuluama de Mascareñas, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave |
| NWS WFO | N/A |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 16:03:18UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 21.824444°, -98.098892° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 19.70 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 309.04 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.98 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.31 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 10.49 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 12.44 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.83 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.71 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 23 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 3.20 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.49 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.99 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 9.91 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 36.40° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 45.60° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 81.10° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 9.90 km2 |
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