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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-18
Time: 00:06:16
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-18 00:11:11 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250770006169_e20250770008542_c20250770009026.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250770001169_e20250770003542_c20250770004026.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 8
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) O'Brien County, IA
NWS WFO Sioux Falls SD
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 00:06:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 43.236946°, -95.388611°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • O'Brien County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power35.98 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)292.56 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)12.35 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)13.14 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.92 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.94 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.15 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.96 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)9.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.33
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.47
Maximum Radiative Power35.98 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 54.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 86.70°
Mean Glint Angle69.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OK
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Pushmataha County, OK
NWS WFO Tulsa OK
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 00:07:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.233612°, -95.581947°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Pushmataha County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.81 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventElevated SPC Risk
Event Priority Ranking3
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.32 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.47 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.05 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)5.97 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.02 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.67 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.81 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.36
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.81 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 85.80°
Mean Glint Angle66.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Copiah County, MS
NWS WFO Jackson MS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 00:07:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.732779°, -90.318336°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Copiah County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.97 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)290.45 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.51 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)45.15 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.98 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.01 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.47 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)33.50 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.52
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power12.97 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 90.00°
Mean Glint Angle73.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Dale County, AL
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 00:07:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.536388°, -85.512779°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Dale County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power2.55 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)285.51 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.21 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.17 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)4.05 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.06 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.69 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.91 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.85
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power2.55 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 94.10°
Mean Glint Angle81.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Baldwin County, AL
NWS WFO Mobile AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 00:07:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.164167°, -87.830559°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Baldwin County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.21 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)290.33 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.99 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.32 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.15 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.50 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.45 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.53 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.64
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.21 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 92.10°
Mean Glint Angle77.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Thomas County, GA
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 00:07:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.911667°, -84.042221°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Thomas County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power3.71 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)287.37 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.76 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.91 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)4.75 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.70 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.49 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.14 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.69
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power3.71 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 95.40°
Mean Glint Angle83.50°
Water Fraction0.00
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 MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 00:08:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 18.901388°, -70.946945°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.71 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.01 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)11.07 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.59 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.73 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.59 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.86 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.47 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)11.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.41
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power13.71 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 22.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 108.00°
Mean Glint Angle109.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.30 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/Time2025-03-18 00:08:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 18.735277°, -69.482498°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.06 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.73 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.99 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.71 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)3.41 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.07 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.73 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.98 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.57
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power5.06 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 23.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 109.40°
Mean Glint Angle112.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.30 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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