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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-20
Time: 15:21:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-20 15:25:59 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250791521171_e20250791523544_c20250791524022.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250791516171_e20250791518544_c20250791519040.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 9
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NE
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Cass County, NE
NWS WFO Omaha/Valley NE
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-20 15:21:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.004166°, -96.164719°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Cass County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.04 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNonmetal-mineral
Event Priority Ranking5
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)280.12 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.65 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.14 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.36 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.12 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.80 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.83 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.79
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.93
Maximum Radiative Power5.04 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 60.00°
Mean Glint Angle107.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Warren County, MO
NWS WFO St Louis MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-20 15:21:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.635834°, -91.186943°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Warren County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.52 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)291.84 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.69 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.30 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.30 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.27 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.07 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.18 K
Similar Pixel Count18
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.94
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.40
Maximum Radiative Power4.52 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 55.50°
Mean Glint Angle98.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OK
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Garfield County, OK
NWS WFO Norman OK
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-20 15:21:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.443333°, -97.940277°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Garfield County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power36.29 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventElevated SPC Risk
Event Priority Ranking3
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.96 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.17 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)9.41 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)21.55 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.92 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.82 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.69 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)7.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.79
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.88
Maximum Radiative Power21.63 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 59.00°
Mean Glint Angle103.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Charleston County, SC
NWS WFO Charleston SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-20 15:22:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.592777°, -80.288887°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Charleston County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.68 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.96 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.22 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.21 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.45 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.72 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.26 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.05 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.57
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.93
Maximum Radiative Power11.68 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.80°
Mean Glint Angle77.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Jasper County, SC
NWS WFO Charleston SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-20 15:22:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.574444°, -80.842224°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Jasper County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.45 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)3.05 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.06 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.25 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.68 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.25 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.92 K
Similar Pixel Count18
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.43
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.45 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.20°
Mean Glint Angle77.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Midland County, TX
NWS WFO Midland/Odessa TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-20 15:22:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.005554°, -101.828613°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Midland County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.23 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventElevated SPC Risk (Detection is near: Gas flare)
Event Priority Ranking3
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.51 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.06 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.98 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.32 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.54 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.37 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.53 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.18
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power9.23 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 60.10°
Mean Glint Angle103.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.90 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/Time2025-03-20 15:23:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.895000°, -81.482498°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.95 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.70 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.06 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.00 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.02 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.11 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.70 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.89 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.63
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power4.95 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 39.90°
Mean Glint Angle62.50°
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 (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-20 15:23:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.554722°, -79.808334°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.40 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)311.80 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.76 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.03 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.65 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.07 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.44 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.35 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.96
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.40 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 38.40°
Mean Glint Angle59.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 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/Time2025-03-20 15:23:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 19.296944°, -71.573608°
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)309.51 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.32 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)0.98 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.94 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.88 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.00 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.76 K
Similar Pixel Count14
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 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 Power8.67 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 23.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 30.20°
Mean Glint Angle45.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.40 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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