Next Generation Fire System (NGFS) -- CIMSS

Date:	2025-03-20
Time:	16:51:17
Production Date and Time:	2025-03-20 16:56:07 UTC
Primary Instrument:	GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id:	152
Location/orbit:	GEO
L1 File:	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250791651171_e20250791653544_c20250791654033.nc
L1 File(s) - Temporal	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250791646171_e20250791648544_c20250791649020.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts:	8

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	AR
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Woodruff County, AR
NWS WFO	Little Rock AR
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-03-20 16:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	35.324722°, -91.267776°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Woodruff County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	16.09 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Elevated SPC Risk
Event Priority Ranking	3
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	310.21 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	5.57 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.87 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	28.01 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	20.23 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.35 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.48 K
Similar Pixel Count	19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	4.20 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.96
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.86
Maximum Radiative Power	16.09 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	44.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	40.70°
Mean Glint Angle	85.10°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.60 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	ILs-INs-KYw-TNw-_750_m MOsw-KSe-OKe-ARnw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	TX
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Polk County, TX
NWS WFO	Houston/Galveston TX
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-03-20 16:52:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	30.492222°, -94.754723°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Polk County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	4.78 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Elevated SPC Risk
Event Priority Ranking	3
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	298.62 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.41 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	1.37 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	12.77 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	8.12 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.20 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.65 K
Similar Pixel Count	23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.70 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.63
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	4.78 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	41.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	38.50°
Mean Glint Angle	79.90°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.30 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	TXe-LA-ARs_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	LA
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Jefferson Davis Parish, LA
NWS WFO	Lake Charles LA
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-03-20 16:52:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	30.385555°, -92.683052°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Jefferson Davis Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	17.56 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Elevated SPC Risk and Red Flag Warning
Event Priority Ranking	1
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	303.69 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	6.10 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.89 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	17.50 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	13.74 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.03 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.69 K
Similar Pixel Count	13
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.80 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.56
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.38
Maximum Radiative Power	17.56 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	40.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	37.30°
Mean Glint Angle	77.50°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.20 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	TXe-LA-ARs_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	TX
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Orange County, TX
NWS WFO	Lake Charles LA
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-03-20 16:52:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	30.006390°, -93.798615°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Orange County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	10.24 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Elevated SPC Risk and Red Flag Warning
Event Priority Ranking	1
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	301.53 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	5.49 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.53 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	12.10 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	9.78 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.04 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.70 K
Similar Pixel Count	12
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	4.30 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.52
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	10.24 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	40.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	37.60°
Mean Glint Angle	78.00°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.30 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	TXe-LA-ARs_750_m
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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 Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-03-20 16:53:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	22.920279°, -82.025558°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	10.96 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	317.82 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.49 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	1.72 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	15.01 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	13.76 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.90 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.97 K
Similar Pixel Count	16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	3.90 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.79
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.96
Maximum Radiative Power	10.96 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	28.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	25.90°
Mean Glint Angle	53.70°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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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 Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-03-20 16:53:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	22.207777°, -80.111664°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	17.14 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	317.79 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.50 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	1.18 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	9.90 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	12.69 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.87 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	1.77 K
Similar Pixel Count	18
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	2.20 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.42
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.99
Maximum Radiative Power	17.14 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	26.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	24.50°
Mean Glint Angle	51.00°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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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 Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-03-20 16:53:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	21.817499°, -79.718887°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	12.71 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	317.75 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	5.36 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.34 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	12.39 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	13.64 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.86 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.28 K
Similar Pixel Count	15
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.90 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.76
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.94
Maximum Radiative Power	12.71 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	26.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	24.00°
Mean Glint Angle	49.90°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	Unknown
Country/Countries	Haiti
County/Locality(s)	Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO	N/A
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2025-03-20 16:53:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	19.218056°, -71.826668°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	35.08 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	328.92 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	6.91 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.91 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	23.04 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	21.05 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.98 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.78 K
Similar Pixel Count	12
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	4.90 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.60
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.73
Maximum Radiative Power	35.08 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	23.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	19.90°
Mean Glint Angle	42.60°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.30 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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