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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-31
Time: 16:21:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-31 16:26:04 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250901621170_e20250901623543_c20250901624032.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250901616170_e20250901618543_c20250901619016.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 7
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) ND
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Sargent County, ND
NWS WFO Grand Forks ND
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 16:21:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 46.220276°, -97.571945°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Sargent County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.26 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.71 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.61 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.80 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)20.68 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.51 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.83 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.63 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.81
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.26 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 57.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.40°
Mean Glint Angle107.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 7.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Wabaunsee County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 16:21:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.852501°, -96.360275°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Wabaunsee County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power21.90 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)5.36 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.39 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.13 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.63 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.44 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.90 K
Similar Pixel Count18
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.47
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.98
Maximum Radiative Power21.90 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.70°
Mean Glint Angle94.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Marion County, KS
NWS WFO Wichita KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 16:21:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.599998°, -97.310555°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Marion County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power105.96 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.92 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)11.92 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.59 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)25.62 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)25.95 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.33 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.54 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)7.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.37
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.17
Maximum Radiative Power44.49 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 46.00°
Mean Glint Angle95.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 18.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Denton County, TX
NWS WFO Fort Worth TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 16:22:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.209721°, -97.379448°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Denton County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.86 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.96 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.99 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.67 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.72 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.20 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.79 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.13 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.58
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power4.86 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.70°
Mean Glint Angle86.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Cherokee County, TX
NWS WFO Shreveport LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 16:22:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.086388°, -95.191666°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Cherokee County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power33.60 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.17 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.75 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.63 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.57 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.33 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.38 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.90 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.80 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 Power33.60 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.60°
Mean Glint Angle82.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 11.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Sonora
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Hermosillo, Sonora
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 16:22:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 28.664444°, -111.677223°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Hermosillo (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.04 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)315.04 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.52 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.71 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.24 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.50 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.30 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.65 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.68
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.74
Maximum Radiative Power11.04 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.40°
Mean Glint Angle102.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Unknown
Country/Countries Unknown
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 16:22:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 26.219166°, -94.673615°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power20.98 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.50 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.49 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)43.11 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.75 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.15 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.33 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)70.09 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)7.50 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 Power20.98 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 36.80°
Mean Glint Angle73.10°
Water Fraction1.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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