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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-18
Time: 13:16:16
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-18 13:20:57 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250771316169_e20250771318542_c20250771319019.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250771311169_e20250771313543_c20250771314042.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 9
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Bureau County, IL
NWS WFO Quad Cities IL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 13:16:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.205002°, -89.563057°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Bureau County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.75 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)287.83 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.16 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.68 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.25 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.70 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.98 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.52 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.52
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.94
Maximum Radiative Power12.75 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 77.90°
Mean Glint Angle106.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) VA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) New Kent County, VA
NWS WFO Wakefield VA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 13:16:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.488335°, -77.043610°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • New Kent County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power2.31 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)282.64 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.92 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.80 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.22 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.19 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.78 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.55 K
Similar Pixel Count8
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.71
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power2.31 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 67.60°
Mean Glint Angle88.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Union County, NC
NWS WFO Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 13:17:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.084721°, -80.654724°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Union County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power3.60 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)286.07 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.78 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.46 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.06 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.45 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.53 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.25 K
Similar Pixel Count8
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.65
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power3.60 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 69.60°
Mean Glint Angle90.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Gordon County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 13:17:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.455555°, -84.864998°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Gordon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.40 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)285.86 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.57 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.56 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.58 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.34 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.38 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.36 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.96
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.92
Maximum Radiative Power13.40 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 72.70°
Mean Glint Angle95.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Geneva County, AL
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 13:17:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.125555°, -85.858612°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Geneva County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.88 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)3.13 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.70 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)3.94 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.88 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.07 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.74 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.20 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 Power7.88 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 72.80°
Mean Glint Angle94.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Osceola County, FL
NWS WFO Melbourne FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 13:17:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 27.863890°, -80.901665°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Osceola County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.56 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)290.27 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.83 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.85 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.94 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.36 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.77 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.70 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.80 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 Power7.56 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 33.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 67.90°
Mean Glint Angle84.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 9.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Glades County, FL
NWS WFO Miami FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 13:17:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 26.796667°, -81.042778°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Glades County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power46.78 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.92 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)20.63 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)10.43 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)24.63 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.25 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.06 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.26 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)18.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.72
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power46.78 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 32.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 67.70°
Mean Glint Angle83.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Hendry County, FL
NWS WFO Miami FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 13:17:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 26.690834°, -81.306114°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Hendry County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power52.01 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.86 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)14.88 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.11 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.31 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.05 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.82 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.69 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)12.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.45
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.87
Maximum Radiative Power30.63 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 32.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 67.90°
Mean Glint Angle84.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 9.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Palm Beach County, FL
NWS WFO Miami FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 13:17:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 26.620832°, -80.699997°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Palm Beach County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power19.38 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)295.97 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.06 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.20 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.56 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.75 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.64 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.70 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.73
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.37 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 31.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 67.40°
Mean Glint Angle83.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 9.40 km2
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