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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-27
Time: 18:51:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-27 18:56:17 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250861851174_e20250861853547_c20250861854023.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250861846174_e20250861848547_c20250861849025.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 10
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Plymouth County, IA
NWS WFO Sioux Falls SD
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 18:51:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 42.849998°, -96.543053°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Plymouth County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power16.18 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.00 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.73 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.87 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.26 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.91 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.90 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.47 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.41
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.98
Maximum Radiative Power16.18 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 54.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.90°
Mean Glint Angle88.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NE
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Valley County, NE
NWS WFO Hastings NE
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 18:51:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.676945°, -99.151108°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Valley County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.10 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.93 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.73 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.25 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.42 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.94 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.74 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.42 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.49
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power15.10 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 54.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 39.60°
Mean Glint Angle87.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OH
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Hamilton County, OH
NWS WFO Wilmington OH
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 18:51:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.268612°, -84.747223°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Hamilton County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power40.04 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.86 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)11.83 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.37 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)23.29 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)28.72 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.53 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.03 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)9.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.91
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power40.04 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.10°
Mean Glint Angle80.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AR
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Independence County, AR
NWS WFO Little Rock AR
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 18:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.677502°, -91.377502°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Independence County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power47.61 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)315.55 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.58 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.75 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.54 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.22 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.90 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.56 K
Similar Pixel Count17
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.40
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.37
Maximum Radiative Power25.45 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 44.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 34.80°
Mean Glint Angle73.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 11.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Spalding County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 18:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.235832°, -84.270554°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Spalding County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.15 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventLikely an Urban Source
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.21 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.12 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.02 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.59 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.66 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.75 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.78 K
Similar Pixel Count20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)-0.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.43
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.80
Maximum Radiative Power12.15 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 35.00°
Mean Glint Angle68.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Winston County, MS
NWS WFO Jackson MS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 18:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.137779°, -88.857780°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Winston County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.59 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.75 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.76 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.25 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.34 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.17 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.56 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.55 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.98
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.59 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 33.10°
Mean Glint Angle67.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 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 18:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.701668°, -85.038887°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Harris County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.22 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.77 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.75 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.02 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.49 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.32 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.70 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.99 K
Similar Pixel Count17
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.87
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.22 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 34.20°
Mean Glint Angle66.80°
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) Pike County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 18:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.962500°, -85.861664°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Pike County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power33.33 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.67 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.10 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.94 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.00 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.73 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.85 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.83 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.76
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power17.49 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 33.20°
Mean Glint Angle65.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lee County, GA
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 18:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.862223°, -84.039169°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Lee County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power19.93 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.28 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.44 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.67 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.46 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.52 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.30 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.84 K
Similar Pixel Count19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.55
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.97
Maximum Radiative Power19.93 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 33.90°
Mean Glint Angle65.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 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 (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 18:53:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.876112°, -79.187500°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power72.26 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)327.98 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)16.78 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)13.18 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)24.81 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)29.87 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.82 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.75 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)16.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.99
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.96
Maximum Radiative Power72.26 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 29.30°
Mean Glint Angle47.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
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