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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-04-23
Time: 22:46:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-04-23 22:51:19 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20251132246178_e20251132248551_c20251132249041.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20251132241178_e20251132243551_c20251132244059.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 7
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MN
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Watonwan County, MN
NWS WFO Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-04-23 22:46:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 43.999443°, -94.432777°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Watonwan County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power197.24 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)312.37 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)20.38 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.38 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)23.83 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)31.03 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.30 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.76 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)19.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.57
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power107.79 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 54.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 65.50°
Mean Glint Angle60.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 13.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Bureau County, IL
NWS WFO Quad Cities IL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-04-23 22:46:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.289722°, -89.558891°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Bureau County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power35.82 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.76 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.24 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.29 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.26 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.05 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.18 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.58 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.20 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 Power19.79 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 68.80°
Mean Glint Angle62.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) CA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Imperial County, CA
NWS WFO Phoenix AZ
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-04-23 22:47:18UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.741390°, -115.703613°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Imperial County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power80.08 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventSolar panel (database + spectral)
Event Priority Ranking5
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)321.65 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)11.39 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.07 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.81 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.83 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.02 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.40 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)11.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.14
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.01
Maximum Radiative Power80.08 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 57.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.00°
Mean Glint Angle38.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 7.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) CA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Imperial County, CA
NWS WFO Phoenix AZ
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-04-23 22:47:18UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.665833°, -115.652779°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Imperial County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power238.57 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventSolar panel (database + spectral)
Event Priority Ranking5
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)329.33 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)15.79 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)9.98 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)24.06 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)25.16 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.36 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.09 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)15.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.69
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.00
Maximum Radiative Power136.50 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 57.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.00°
Mean Glint Angle38.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 15.00 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/Time2025-04-23 22:48:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.274166°, -80.830276°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power26.85 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.45 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)9.13 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.84 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.25 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.68 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.28 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.25 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)9.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.51
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.58
Maximum Radiative Power26.85 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 77.40°
Mean Glint Angle68.50°
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 Cuba
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-04-23 22:48:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.076944°, -78.403336°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power46.75 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.22 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)10.19 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)12.39 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.06 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.70 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.03 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.64 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.40 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 Power25.89 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 79.60°
Mean Glint Angle73.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.90 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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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/Time2025-04-23 22:48:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.753611°, -79.084724°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.94 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.07 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.53 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.65 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)4.97 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.36 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.08 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.56 K
Similar Pixel Count14
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.86
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power4.94 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 79.00°
Mean Glint Angle71.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.40 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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