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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-27
Time: 18:06:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-27 18:11:11 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250861806174_e20250861808547_c20250861809036.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250861801174_e20250861803547_c20250861804036.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 12
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MN
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Swift County, MN
NWS WFO Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 18:06:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 45.249443°, -95.733055°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Swift County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power30.53 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.67 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.47 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.85 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)20.26 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.41 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.65 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.92 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.86
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power30.53 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 56.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 43.40°
Mean Glint Angle97.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 7.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Palo Alto County, IA
NWS WFO Des Moines IA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 18:06:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 43.001389°, -94.701942°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Palo Alto County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power230.18 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)321.42 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)13.77 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)9.45 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)30.44 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)26.74 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.33 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)26.40 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)12.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.69
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.95
Maximum Radiative Power90.59 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 53.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 41.10°
Mean Glint Angle92.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 26.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Monona County, IA
NWS WFO Omaha/Valley NE
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 18:06:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.926666°, -95.941391°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Monona County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.61 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.42 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.72 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.24 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.58 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.71 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.28 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.82 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.22
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power12.61 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 53.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.10°
Mean Glint Angle91.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NE
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Butler County, NE
NWS WFO Omaha/Valley NE
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 18:06:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.357224°, -97.167503°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Butler County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power27.97 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)316.26 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.28 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.91 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)20.11 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.14 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.61 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.51 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.38
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power27.97 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 53.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 39.70°
Mean Glint Angle90.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) PA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Northumberland County, PA
NWS WFO State College PA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 18:06:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 40.755001°, -76.481941°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Northumberland County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.03 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)298.26 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.97 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.30 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.81 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.53 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.99 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.03 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.30 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 Power6.03 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.50°
Mean Glint Angle85.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Catoosa County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 18:07:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.974445°, -85.053886°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Catoosa County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power31.91 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.78 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.92 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.32 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.09 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.22 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.88 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.88 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.06
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power31.91 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 42.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 33.20°
Mean Glint Angle73.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Oktibbeha County, MS
NWS WFO Jackson MS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 18:07:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.430832°, -89.076111°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Oktibbeha County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power33.79 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.57 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.87 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.76 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.18 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.37 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.15 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.63 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.88
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power16.91 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 31.30°
Mean Glint Angle71.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Harris County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 18:07:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.723888°, -84.951668°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Harris County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.53 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.96 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.33 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.00 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.99 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.49 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.76 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.51 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.62
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.53 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 31.00°
Mean Glint Angle68.30°
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 18:07:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.139446°, -85.235001°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Russell County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power23.66 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.40 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.34 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.34 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.55 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.90 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.00 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.95 K
Similar Pixel Count13
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.40 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 Power23.66 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 30.30°
Mean Glint Angle67.10°
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) Dougherty County, GA
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 18:07:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.558611°, -84.004723°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Dougherty County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.52 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.16 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.62 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.43 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.00 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.61 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.61 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.71 K
Similar Pixel Count21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.50
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.52 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 30.00°
Mean Glint Angle65.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Colquitt County, GA
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 18:07:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.046667°, -83.837219°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Colquitt County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.29 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.95 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.76 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.95 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.78 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.21 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.33 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.90 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.62
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.29 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 29.50°
Mean Glint Angle64.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Unknown
Country/Countries Bahamas
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 18:07:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 26.670000°, -78.201942°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power50.07 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)320.69 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)12.70 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)9.57 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)27.55 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.20 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.08 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.04 K
Similar Pixel Count10
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder1.00
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.50
Maximum Radiative Power50.07 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 31.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 27.10°
Mean Glint Angle55.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.70 km2
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