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Wildfire Alert Report
| Date: | 2025-03-17 |
|---|---|
| Time: | 20:21:16 |
| Production Date and Time: | 2025-03-17 20:26:12 UTC |
| Primary Instrument: | GOES-16 ABI |
| Wmo Spacecraft Id: | 152 |
| Location/orbit: | GEO |
| L1 File: | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250762021169_e20250762023542_c20250762024035.nc |
| L1 File(s) - Temporal | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250762016169_e20250762018542_c20250762019031.nc |
| Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: | 12 |
Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | IN |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Tippecanoe County, IN |
| NWS WFO | Indianapolis IN |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 20:21:50UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 40.411110°, -87.071663° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 18.95 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 298.44 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 7.45 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 12.56 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 18.87 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 14.75 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.92 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 15.18 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 2 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 6.60 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.82 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 18.95 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 48.50° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 53.50° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 82.10° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.00 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | MO |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Dade County, MO |
| NWS WFO | Springfield MO |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 20:21:49UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 37.360279°, -93.805000° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 48.58 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) | 306.97 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 7.35 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 10.77 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 19.77 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 13.20 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.92 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 13.10 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 4 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 6.00 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.73 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 25.00 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 47.70° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 47.70° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 74.40° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 11.90 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | MS |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Itawamba County, MS |
| NWS WFO | Memphis TN |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 20:22:20UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 34.337223°, -88.477776° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 5.06 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 296.69 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 2.04 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.00 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 12.03 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.45 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.11 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.69 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 13 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 0.80 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 | 5.06 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 42.50° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 48.60° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 70.80° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.40 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AL |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Monroe County, AL |
| NWS WFO | Mobile AL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 20:22:20UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 31.775000°, -87.048889° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 5.09 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 298.17 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 2.90 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 5.11 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 12.64 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.53 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.35 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.89 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 3 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 0.50 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.94 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 5.09 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 39.30° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 47.90° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 67.10° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.20 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 20:22:49UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 30.191668°, -93.101112° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 8.80 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 303.69 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.44 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.52 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 11.76 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 8.20 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.00 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.96 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 8 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 2.30 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.79 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.70 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 8.80 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 40.40° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 43.00° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 61.40° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.30 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | Chihuahua |
| Country/Countries | Mexico |
| County/Locality(s) | Casas Grandes, Chihuahua |
| NWS WFO | N/A |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 20:22:47UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 30.158611°, -108.444725° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 13.78 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 309.51 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 2.70 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 1.59 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 14.64 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 12.96 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.99 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 1.92 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 8 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 0.80 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.55 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 13.78 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 50.50° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 34.90° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 64.20° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 6.30 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | Nuevo León |
| Country/Countries | Mexico |
| County/Locality(s) | Cerralvo, Nuevo León |
| NWS WFO | N/A |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 20:22:48UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 25.975834°, -99.622223° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 6.73 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 315.09 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 2.42 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.34 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 12.35 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 9.64 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 1.64 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.26 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 25 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.10 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.83 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.78 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 6.73 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 40.80° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 35.90° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 52.80° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.30 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 Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 20:22:49UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 25.716667°, -97.487503° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 5.86 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 309.76 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 1.59 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 0.78 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 9.57 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 9.38 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 1.53 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 1.62 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 | 0.44 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 5.86 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 39.00° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 37.10° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 52.20° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.20 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | Tamaulipas |
| Country/Countries | Mexico |
| County/Locality(s) | San Fernando, Tamaulipas |
| NWS WFO | N/A |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 20:22:48UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 25.167778°, -97.770836° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 6.41 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 309.14 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 1.93 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 0.98 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 8.46 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 9.30 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 1.96 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.32 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 22 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.20 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.55 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 6.41 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 38.80° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 36.50° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 51.10° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.10 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 Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 20:23:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 22.333611°, -80.534721° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 25.48 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 312.73 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 8.82 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 6.39 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 16.34 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 21.85 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 8.47 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.47 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 12 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 3.00 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.77 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.79 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 25.48 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 26.90° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 48.10° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 57.90° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 4.50 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave |
| Country/Countries | Mexico |
| County/Locality(s) | El Higo, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave |
| NWS WFO | N/A |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 20:23:18UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 21.813334°, -98.455002° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 13.10 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 314.75 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.43 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.53 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 13.10 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 13.87 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.07 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.95 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 25 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 2.20 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.65 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 13.10 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 36.70° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 33.80° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 44.70° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.00 km2 |
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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 Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-03-17 20:23:52UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 18.577778°, -69.488609° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 14.17 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 310.27 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 6.30 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 4.07 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 8.87 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 13.91 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.16 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.09 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 15 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 2.80 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 | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 14.17 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 22.90° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 56.60° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 70.70° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 4.30 km2 |
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