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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-21
Time: 21:51:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-21 21:57:24 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250802151171_e20250802153544_c20250802154029.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250802146171_e20250802148544_c20250802149041.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 7
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Ontario
Country/Countries Canada
County/Locality(s) Haldimand-Norfolk, Ontario
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-21 21:51:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 42.806667°, -80.110275°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Haldimand-Norfolk (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.60 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventFerrous-metal
Event Priority Ranking5
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)283.50 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.05 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.27 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.85 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.62 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.19 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.31 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.89
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.94
Maximum Radiative Power6.60 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 72.70°
Mean Glint Angle86.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OK
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Texas County, OK
NWS WFO Amarillo TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-21 21:51:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.790001°, -101.173889°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Texas County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.21 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventElevated SPC Risk
Event Priority Ranking3
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.14 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.20 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.33 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.49 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.52 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.51 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.00 K
Similar Pixel Count16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.47
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power14.21 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 55.50°
Mean Glint Angle63.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lauderdale County, MS
NWS WFO Jackson MS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-21 21:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.331390°, -88.893333°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Lauderdale County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.19 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)293.85 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.98 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.41 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.64 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.16 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.98 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.41 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.48
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power4.19 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 62.80°
Mean Glint Angle66.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Walker County, TX
NWS WFO Houston/Galveston TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-21 21:52:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.795279°, -95.611664°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Walker County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.02 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)298.44 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.99 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.68 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.27 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.12 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.99 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.03 K
Similar Pixel Count19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.46
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power5.02 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 42.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 56.90°
Mean Glint Angle58.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Washington County, TX
NWS WFO Houston/Galveston TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-21 21:52:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.167778°, -96.776390°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Washington County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.11 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.81 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.04 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.96 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.08 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.84 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.59 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.29 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.69
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power5.11 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 42.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 55.70°
Mean Glint Angle56.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.40 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/Time2025-03-21 21:53:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.818611°, -79.798332°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.42 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.93 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.09 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.77 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.66 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.22 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.86 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.70 K
Similar Pixel Count18
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.10 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 Power12.42 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 68.10°
Mean Glint Angle69.50°
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/Time2025-03-21 21:53:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.363056°, -77.990555°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.07 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.57 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.26 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.15 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.71 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.40 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 Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.39
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.07 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 25.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 69.60°
Mean Glint Angle72.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.40 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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