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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-04-03
Time: 19:51:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-04-03 19:56:16 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-16 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 152
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250931951172_e20250931953545_c20250931954020.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G16_s20250931946172_e20250931948545_c20250931949031.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 7
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Geary County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-04-03 19:51:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.036945°, -96.911392°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Geary County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power99.28 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.17 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)12.32 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)10.88 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)21.95 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)23.28 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.97 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.60 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)14.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.92
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power65.37 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 38.70°
Mean Glint Angle73.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 18.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Morgan County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-04-03 19:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.537777°, -83.604164°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Morgan County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power26.03 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.12 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.35 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)9.39 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.41 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.05 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.03 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.31 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.89
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.98
Maximum Radiative Power26.03 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.20°
Mean Glint Angle65.70°
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) Brooks County, GA
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-04-03 19:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.997499°, -83.612221°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Brooks County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power23.60 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)312.06 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.70 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.75 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.20 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.62 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.36 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.45 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.97
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power23.60 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.80°
Mean Glint Angle61.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Thomas County, GA
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-04-03 19:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.839445°, -83.836670°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Thomas County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.64 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.45 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.73 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.51 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.91 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.81 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.39 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.49 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.73
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.69
Maximum Radiative Power14.64 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.50°
Mean Glint Angle60.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Jefferson County, FL
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-04-03 19:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.586945°, -83.809448°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Jefferson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.43 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.38 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.23 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.33 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.20 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.50 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.75 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.30 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.81
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.94
Maximum Radiative Power12.43 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.40°
Mean Glint Angle60.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Burnet County, TX
NWS WFO Austin/San Antonio TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-04-03 19:52:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.774166°, -98.375557°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Burnet County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.55 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.33 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.26 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.87 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.87 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.78 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.38 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.88 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.87
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.55 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 31.20°
Mean Glint Angle57.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.50 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/Time2025-04-03 19:53:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.996944°, -78.914719°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.90 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)312.28 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.96 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.34 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.95 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.47 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.98 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.75 K
Similar Pixel Count21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.54
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.80
Maximum Radiative Power15.90 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.60°
Mean Glint Angle50.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
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