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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-20
Time: 18:16:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-20 18:21:16 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250791816171_e20250791818544_c20250791819007.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250791811171_e20250791813544_c20250791814033.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 10
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MN
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Pine County, MN
NWS WFO Duluth MN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-20 18:16:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 46.069443°, -93.052498°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Pine County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power36.86 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.92 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)12.09 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)15.17 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)20.51 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)24.78 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.65 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.23 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)10.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.19
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power36.86 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 56.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 46.70°
Mean Glint Angle100.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 7.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MN
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Murray County, MN
NWS WFO Sioux Falls SD
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-20 18:16:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 44.099724°, -96.031670°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Murray County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power36.14 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.65 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.75 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.89 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.75 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.55 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.75 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.88 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.54
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power19.93 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 55.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.80°
Mean Glint Angle97.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 14.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Holt County, MO
NWS WFO Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-20 18:16:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 40.052502°, -95.265556°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Holt County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.87 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.71 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.98 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.71 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)21.60 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.74 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.09 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.91 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 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 Power9.87 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.80°
Mean Glint Angle89.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AR
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Greene County, AR
NWS WFO Memphis TN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-20 18:17:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.086113°, -90.743332°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Greene County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power93.19 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)316.38 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)14.08 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.53 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)33.28 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)27.38 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.82 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.78 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.77
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.59
Maximum Radiative Power56.31 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 36.70°
Mean Glint Angle79.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 11.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Perry County, MS
NWS WFO Mobile AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-20 18:17:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.354166°, -89.104721°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Perry County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.35 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.49 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.90 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.31 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.41 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.29 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.94 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.44 K
Similar Pixel Count20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.89
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power6.35 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 32.10°
Mean Glint Angle68.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Baja California
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Ensenada, Baja California
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-20 18:17:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 28.903889°, -114.129723°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Ensenada (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.38 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)318.24 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.83 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.20 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.26 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.63 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.56 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.88 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.55
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.76
Maximum Radiative Power15.38 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 54.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 36.30°
Mean Glint Angle88.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Unknown
Country/Countries Unknown
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-20 18:17:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 27.316944°, -90.715553°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.44 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventOil/gas
Event Priority Ranking5
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.40 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.13 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.94 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)5.23 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.89 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.07 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)30.56 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.56
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power9.44 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 36.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 28.00°
Mean Glint Angle61.20°
Water Fraction1.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 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 18:18:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.494444°, -80.064445°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power60.92 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)318.83 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.19 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.90 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)1.94 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.33 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.70 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.53 K
Similar Pixel Count16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.66
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power36.12 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 25.90°
Mean Glint Angle49.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 13.50 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/Time2025-03-20 18:18:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 19.268055°, -69.636665°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.00 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.83 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.43 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.54 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.75 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.49 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.57 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.01 K
Similar Pixel Count16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.90
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.00 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 23.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 29.70°
Mean Glint Angle51.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.40 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/Time2025-03-20 18:18:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 18.793056°, -69.770554°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.21 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)314.83 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.20 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.02 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.81 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.19 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.46 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.60 K
Similar Pixel Count25
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 Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power6.21 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 23.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 29.30°
Mean Glint Angle50.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.30 km2
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