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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-18
Time: 17:31:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-18 17:36:29 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250771731170_e20250771733543_c20250771734035.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250771726170_e20250771728543_c20250771729028.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 13
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Person County, NC
NWS WFO Raleigh NC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 17:31:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.320278°, -78.960831°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Person County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.44 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.47 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.37 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.97 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.23 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.63 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.00 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.30 K
Similar Pixel Count7
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.99
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power14.44 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 42.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.80°
Mean Glint Angle80.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TN
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Marshall County, TN
NWS WFO Nashville TN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 17:32:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.333611°, -86.891945°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Marshall County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.72 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.08 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.70 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.21 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.26 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.47 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.57 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.16 K
Similar Pixel Count14
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.31
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.72 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.20°
Mean Glint Angle79.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Hampton County, SC
NWS WFO Charleston SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 17:32:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.788055°, -80.903053°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Hampton County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.79 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.58 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.24 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.83 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.91 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.53 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.90 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.55 K
Similar Pixel Count25
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 Power5.79 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 34.20°
Mean Glint Angle72.70°
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) Macon County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 17:32:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.364166°, -85.963333°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Macon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.41 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.64 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.89 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.70 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.34 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.32 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.54 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.03 K
Similar Pixel Count5
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.24
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power12.41 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 34.10°
Mean Glint Angle73.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Sumter County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 17:32:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.025276°, -83.991112°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Sumter County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.97 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.64 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.26 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.87 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.52 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.19 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.63 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.80 K
Similar Pixel Count11
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.51
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.80
Maximum Radiative Power8.97 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 33.60°
Mean Glint Angle71.90°
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) Monroe County, AL
NWS WFO Mobile AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 17:32:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.732222°, -87.222778°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Monroe County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.03 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.13 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.55 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.95 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.32 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.02 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.24 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.93 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.74
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.03 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 33.70°
Mean Glint Angle72.70°
Water Fraction0.00
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) Hendry County, FL
NWS WFO Miami FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 17:32:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 26.671389°, -81.533333°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Hendry County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.70 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)314.28 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.64 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.66 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.24 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.25 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.69 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.06 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.47
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.74
Maximum Radiative Power9.70 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 32.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 28.10°
Mean Glint Angle59.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Chihuahua
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Guachochi, Chihuahua
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 17:32:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 27.043056°, -107.338890°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Guachochi (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.68 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.66 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.84 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.20 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.64 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.98 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.10 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.75 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.74
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power6.68 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 38.30°
Mean Glint Angle85.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.90 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 MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 17:32:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 25.654444°, -99.678612°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Los Ramones (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power39.98 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)315.73 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.55 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.00 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.58 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.80 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.46 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.76 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.21
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.91
Maximum Radiative Power39.98 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 32.70°
Mean Glint Angle73.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.50 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 MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 17:33:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.147499°, -80.267776°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power19.61 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)318.45 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.86 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.47 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.00 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.79 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.14 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.27 K
Similar Pixel Count21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.88
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.93
Maximum Radiative Power9.95 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 23.60°
Mean Glint Angle49.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.90 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/Time2025-03-18 17:33:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.956388°, -78.953056°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.57 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)315.45 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.68 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.37 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.27 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.81 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.02 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.30 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.80
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.98
Maximum Radiative Power7.57 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 23.40°
Mean Glint Angle49.20°
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/Time2025-03-18 17:33:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.524166°, -77.581665°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power85.99 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)322.78 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)11.00 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.21 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.70 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.35 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.17 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.60 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)-5.70 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 Power85.99 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 25.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 23.10°
Mean Glint Angle48.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 17.70 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 17:33:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 18.743610°, -71.586945°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power19.80 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)321.25 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.88 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.37 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.29 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.02 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.68 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.93 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.81
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.87
Maximum Radiative Power10.31 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 22.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 22.10°
Mean Glint Angle44.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.70 km2
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