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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-18
Time: 21:16:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-18 21:22:51 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250772116170_e20250772118543_c20250772119045.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250772111170_e20250772113543_c20250772114016.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 11
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Wayne County, IL
NWS WFO Paducah KY
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 21:16:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.322498°, -88.666664°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Wayne County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.93 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.45 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.96 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.36 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.10 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.51 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.67 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.09 K
Similar Pixel Count7
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.68
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.96
Maximum Radiative Power7.93 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 59.60°
Mean Glint Angle75.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) WV
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lincoln County, WV
NWS WFO Charleston WV
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 21:16:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.211666°, -82.107498°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Lincoln County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power34.88 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.63 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.64 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.31 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.08 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.49 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.87 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.62 K
Similar Pixel Count13
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.10
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.47
Maximum Radiative Power20.78 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 64.10°
Mean Glint Angle81.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 17.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Cooke County, TX
NWS WFO Fort Worth TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 21:17:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.471668°, -97.312500°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Cooke County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power28.20 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventElevated SPC Risk
Event Priority Ranking3
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.28 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.70 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.31 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.76 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.30 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.08 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.84 K
Similar Pixel Count15
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.28
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power15.17 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.10°
Mean Glint Angle63.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 11.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Schley County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 21:17:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.312778°, -84.360275°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Schley County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.89 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.42 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.37 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.48 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.73 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.21 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.27 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.78 K
Similar Pixel Count5
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.55
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power5.89 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 60.00°
Mean Glint Angle71.20°
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) Atkinson County, GA
NWS WFO Jacksonville FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 21:17:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.380278°, -82.859726°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Atkinson County (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)300.38 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.75 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.27 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.50 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.26 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.59 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.51 K
Similar Pixel Count7
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.61
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.84
Maximum Radiative Power6.68 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 60.80°
Mean Glint Angle71.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lamar County, MS
NWS WFO Jackson MS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 21:17:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.266945°, -89.361389°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Lamar County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.82 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.30 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.89 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.51 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.61 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.65 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.41 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.55 K
Similar Pixel Count12
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.80
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power5.82 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 55.70°
Mean Glint Angle64.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Chihuahua
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Moris, Chihuahua
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 21:17:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 28.146667°, -108.603058°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Moris (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power20.15 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.08 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.66 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.85 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.11 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.49 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.46 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.75 K
Similar Pixel Count4
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 Power20.15 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.20°
Mean Glint Angle53.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Nueces County, TX
NWS WFO Corpus Christi TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 21:17:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 27.722778°, -97.544167°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Nueces County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power18.31 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)313.25 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.51 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.61 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.08 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.60 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.00 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.62 K
Similar Pixel Count8
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.80
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power18.31 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.80°
Mean Glint Angle53.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Chihuahua
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Guachochi, Chihuahua
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 21:17:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 26.630833°, -106.918610°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Guachochi (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.54 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.35 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.76 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.85 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.06 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.92 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.85 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.61 K
Similar Pixel Count19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.88
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.54 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.30°
Mean Glint Angle50.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.90 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 (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 21:18:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.883333°, -82.505836°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.67 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.33 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.46 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.65 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.05 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.52 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.13 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.73 K
Similar Pixel Count4
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 Power8.67 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 28.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 58.30°
Mean Glint Angle62.00°
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 Dominican Republic
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-18 21:18:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 18.852777°, -69.633057°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.61 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.12 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.91 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.47 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)5.48 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.83 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.84 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.02 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.91
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power5.61 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 23.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 69.10°
Mean Glint Angle80.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.40 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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