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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-27
Time: 21:51:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-27 21:56:23 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250862151174_e20250862153547_c20250862154046.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250862146174_e20250862148547_c20250862149035.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 7
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Marshall County, IA
NWS WFO Des Moines IA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 21:51:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 42.036110°, -93.051666°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Marshall County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.80 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.49 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.43 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.24 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.32 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.99 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.76 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.51 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.89
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power9.80 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 62.10°
Mean Glint Angle72.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) VA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) New Kent County, VA
NWS WFO Wakefield VA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 21:51:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.540001°, -76.974167°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • New Kent County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.13 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)289.36 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.34 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.43 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.48 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.29 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.25 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.11 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.70 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 Power4.13 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 72.50°
Mean Glint Angle83.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OK
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Woodward County, OK
NWS WFO Norman OK
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 21:52:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.299446°, -99.360558°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Woodward County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power17.54 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventElevated SPC Risk
Event Priority Ranking3
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.08 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.25 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.76 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.56 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.98 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.92 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.57 K
Similar Pixel Count11
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.10 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 Power17.54 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 55.20°
Mean Glint Angle61.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Randolph County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 21:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.181946°, -85.285004°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Randolph County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.37 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)296.83 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.45 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.66 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.38 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.55 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.81 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.60 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.61
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power4.37 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 64.90°
Mean Glint Angle69.50°
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) Emanuel County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 21:52:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.639446°, -82.428612°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Emanuel County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.39 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.42 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.09 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.69 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.97 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.44 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.64 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.88 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.64
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power12.39 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 67.10°
Mean Glint Angle72.40°
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 21:53:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 23.100555°, -81.333611°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power53.78 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)314.88 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)17.21 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)19.22 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.58 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)23.87 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.44 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.49 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)11.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.41
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.26
Maximum Radiative Power53.78 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 28.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 66.30°
Mean Glint Angle66.20°
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 Haiti
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-27 21:53:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 18.859722°, -72.451111°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.46 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.90 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.62 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.83 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.66 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.18 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.93 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.10 K
Similar Pixel Count18
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.94
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.87
Maximum Radiative Power11.46 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 22.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 74.10°
Mean Glint Angle80.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.30 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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