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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-03-31
Time: 23:21:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-03-31 23:26:13 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250902321170_e20250902323543_c20250902324019.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250902316170_e20250902318543_c20250902319032.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 (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 23:21:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 46.015278°, -97.288055°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Sargent County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power47.93 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)292.34 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)17.56 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)18.27 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.69 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)26.39 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.55 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.30 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)10.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.60
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.89
Maximum Radiative Power47.93 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 57.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 74.80°
Mean Glint Angle66.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 7.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Butler County, IA
NWS WFO Des Moines IA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 23:21:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 42.627499°, -92.673889°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Butler County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power48.30 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)291.15 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)12.20 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)22.48 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.99 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.56 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.72 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)32.72 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)9.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.77
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power24.25 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 77.60°
Mean Glint Angle68.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 13.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Randolph County, MO
NWS WFO Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 23:21:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.503887°, -92.306664°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Randolph County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.61 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)290.86 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.91 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)22.77 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.67 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.99 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.54 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)35.84 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.94
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power15.61 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 77.60°
Mean Glint Angle66.90°
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) Cowley County, KS
NWS WFO Wichita KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 23:21:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.247501°, -96.920280°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Cowley County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power20.54 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)291.95 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)9.45 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)13.19 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.32 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.37 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.73 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.86 K
Similar Pixel Count10
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)7.20 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 Power20.54 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 73.70°
Mean Glint Angle60.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AR
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Izard County, AR
NWS WFO Little Rock AR
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 23:22:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.113609°, -91.681946°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Izard County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power20.87 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)290.75 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.56 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.26 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.01 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.88 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.33 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.78 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.70 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 Power10.57 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 77.80°
Mean Glint Angle65.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 11.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TN
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Tipton County, TN
NWS WFO Memphis TN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 23:22:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.526390°, -89.598335°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Tipton County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.22 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)288.03 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.58 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)35.84 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.01 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.95 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.44 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)23.73 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.79
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power6.22 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 44.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 79.40°
Mean Glint Angle68.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Rusk County, TX
NWS WFO Shreveport LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-03-31 23:22:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.054722°, -94.943054°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Rusk County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.41 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.67 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.11 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)10.10 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.10 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.95 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.98 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.88 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.65
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.41 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 74.70°
Mean Glint Angle59.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.50 km2
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