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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-27
Time: 16:01:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-27 16:06:09 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250861601174_e20250861603547_c20250861604034.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250861556174_e20250861558547_c20250861559036.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 9
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Webster County, IA
NWS WFO Des Moines IA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 16:01:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 42.249443°, -94.088058°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Webster County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power63.70 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.99 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)9.05 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.24 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)23.78 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.30 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.64 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.40 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.60
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power37.75 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.00°
Mean Glint Angle101.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 13.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) PA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lebanon County, PA
NWS WFO State College PA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 16:01:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 40.232224°, -76.518333°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Lebanon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.72 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.32 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.83 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.11 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)21.16 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.54 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.23 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.71 K
Similar Pixel Count6
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.09
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power14.72 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 41.30°
Mean Glint Angle85.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TN
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Dyer County, TN
NWS WFO Memphis TN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 16:01:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.176945°, -89.497780°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Dyer County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power16.09 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.79 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.18 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.47 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)20.00 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.92 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.47 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.74 K
Similar Pixel Count20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.80
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.92
Maximum Radiative Power16.09 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 44.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.20°
Mean Glint Angle86.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TN
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lauderdale County, TN
NWS WFO Memphis TN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 16:02:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.609722°, -89.905556°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Lauderdale County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power39.32 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)311.42 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)10.53 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.05 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.26 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.93 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.18 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.48 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)11.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.05
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power39.32 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 44.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.10°
Mean Glint Angle86.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Panola County, MS
NWS WFO Memphis TN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 16:02:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.296944°, -89.790558°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Panola County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power3.47 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.01 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.66 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.65 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.68 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.06 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.56 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.91 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.80 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 Power3.47 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 42.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 43.10°
Mean Glint Angle83.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Autauga County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 16:02:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.424446°, -86.628609°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Autauga County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power19.55 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.99 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.30 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.95 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.27 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)25.88 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.75 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.10 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.33
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power19.55 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 39.90°
Mean Glint Angle77.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Russell County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 16:02:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.209167°, -85.199165°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Russell County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.60 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.37 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.26 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.13 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.44 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.23 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.17 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.06 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.80
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.60 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 38.90°
Mean Glint Angle75.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Decatur County, GA
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 16:02:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.943890°, -84.640274°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Decatur County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power17.98 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.50 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.90 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.13 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.99 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.89 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.79 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.26 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.57
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.97
Maximum Radiative Power17.98 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.70°
Mean Glint Angle72.70°
Water Fraction0.00
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/Time2025-03-27 16:03:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.035278°, -78.184998°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power54.03 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)318.13 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)10.16 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.64 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.26 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.98 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.10 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.93 K
Similar Pixel Count11
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.69
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.68
Maximum Radiative Power27.12 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 27.30°
Mean Glint Angle50.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.90 km2
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