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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-31
Time: 18:26:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-31 18:31:16 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250901826170_e20250901828543_c20250901829017.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250901821170_e20250901823543_c20250901824040.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 10
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) ND
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Ransom County, ND
NWS WFO Grand Forks ND
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 18:26:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 46.446388°, -97.622223°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Ransom County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.92 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.43 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.54 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.17 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.49 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.41 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.52 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.85 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.41
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power13.92 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 58.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.80°
Mean Glint Angle97.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 7.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) ND
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Ransom County, ND
NWS WFO Grand Forks ND
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 18:26:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 46.403332°, -98.033890°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Ransom County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power40.23 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.73 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)9.27 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.22 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)26.76 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.79 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.78 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)25.62 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.70 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 Power40.23 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 58.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.70°
Mean Glint Angle97.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 7.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Keokuk County, IA
NWS WFO Quad Cities IL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 18:26:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.328609°, -92.360832°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Keokuk County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power132.90 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)317.79 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)15.65 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)11.10 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)35.92 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)30.03 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.44 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.93 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)15.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.44
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power78.93 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 51.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.70°
Mean Glint Angle85.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Morris County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 18:26:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.753334°, -96.537781°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Morris County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power18.66 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.83 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.86 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.44 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.05 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.29 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.03 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.59 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.51
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power18.66 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 35.00°
Mean Glint Angle81.90°
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) Miami County, KS
NWS WFO Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 18:26:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.501667°, -94.889999°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Miami County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.59 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.20 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.13 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.00 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.26 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.33 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.16 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.48 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.89
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power4.59 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 34.80°
Mean Glint Angle80.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Pratt County, KS
NWS WFO Dodge City KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 18:26:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.480556°, -98.755280°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Pratt County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.74 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.26 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.89 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.16 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.88 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.96 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.20 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.29 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.47
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.98
Maximum Radiative Power15.74 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 33.90°
Mean Glint Angle80.80°
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) Elk County, KS
NWS WFO Wichita KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 18:26:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.319721°, -96.136108°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Elk County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power128.39 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)317.60 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)16.67 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)14.09 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)29.06 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)36.63 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.94 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.29 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)16.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.55
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.23
Maximum Radiative Power77.82 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 33.60°
Mean Glint Angle78.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Chautauqua County, KS
NWS WFO Wichita KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 18:26:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.198055°, -96.328613°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Chautauqua County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power47.24 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)311.39 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)11.56 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)10.83 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)22.61 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)25.69 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.02 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.13 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.52
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.84
Maximum Radiative Power47.24 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 33.50°
Mean Glint Angle78.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Hendry County, FL
NWS WFO Miami FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 18:27:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 26.710833°, -81.099724°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Hendry County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power63.74 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)323.83 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)12.81 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.33 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.35 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)28.28 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.91 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.60 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)14.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.60
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.97
Maximum Radiative Power63.74 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 32.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 26.80°
Mean Glint Angle53.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.70 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/Time2025-03-31 18:28:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.285278°, -84.334442°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power47.94 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)322.58 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)13.07 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.34 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.94 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)28.24 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.23 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.86 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.71
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.29
Maximum Radiative Power47.94 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 28.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 21.50°
Mean Glint Angle43.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
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