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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-27
Time: 20:21:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-27 20:26:19 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250862021174_e20250862023547_c20250862024046.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250862016174_e20250862018547_c20250862019050.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 9
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) WI
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Douglas County, WI
NWS WFO Duluth MN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 20:21:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 46.318890°, -92.173889°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Douglas County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.92 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)293.53 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.82 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.53 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.10 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.90 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.41 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.32 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.69
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.92 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 56.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 52.10°
Mean Glint Angle86.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 7.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SD
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Hamlin County, SD
NWS WFO Aberdeen SD
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 20:21:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 44.659721°, -96.953888°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Hamlin County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power22.56 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.99 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.17 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.09 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.34 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.32 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.70 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.39 K
Similar Pixel Count10
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.35
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power22.56 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 56.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 48.70°
Mean Glint Angle83.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 7.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Sumner County, KS
NWS WFO Wichita KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 20:21:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.007221°, -97.332497°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Sumner County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power22.63 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)312.56 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.05 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.16 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.09 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.36 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.45 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.01 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.74
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power22.63 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.60°
Mean Glint Angle69.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Fannin County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 20:22:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.781944°, -84.145279°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Fannin County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power26.11 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.69 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.28 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.93 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.19 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.87 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.81 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.12 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.71
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power14.35 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 49.30°
Mean Glint Angle70.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Knox County, TX
NWS WFO Norman OK
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 20:22:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.717224°, -99.855278°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Knox County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power62.52 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)320.20 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)12.77 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.91 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)22.92 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)28.14 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.00 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.68 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.95
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.98
Maximum Radiative Power62.52 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 38.80°
Mean Glint Angle63.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Barbour County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 20:22:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.766111°, -85.342224°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Barbour County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power22.48 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.35 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.24 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.31 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.29 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.15 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.23 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.67 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.80 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 Power22.48 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 46.90°
Mean Glint Angle64.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Geneva County, AL
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 20:22:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.009167°, -85.798615°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Geneva County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power220.70 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)311.71 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)22.95 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)16.07 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.56 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)43.64 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.76 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)29.12 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)17.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.52
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.98
Maximum Radiative Power155.20 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 46.10°
Mean Glint Angle62.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 15.20 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 20:23:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.250555°, -80.371666°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power33.93 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)318.59 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)10.24 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.75 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.67 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.00 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.63 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.68 K
Similar Pixel Count6
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.84
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.56
Maximum Radiative Power33.93 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 46.80°
Mean Glint Angle54.90°
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 (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 20:23:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.035833°, -78.343056°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power51.44 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)318.43 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)15.83 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)9.32 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.19 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)24.53 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.51 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.43 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.69
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.25
Maximum Radiative Power51.44 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 48.50°
Mean Glint Angle57.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
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