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Wildfire Alert Report
| Date: | 2025-08-27 |
|---|---|
| Time: | 16:00:55 |
| Production Date and Time: | 2025-08-27 16:01:33 UTC |
| Primary Instrument: | GOES-19 ABI |
| Wmo Spacecraft Id: | 666 |
| Location/orbit: | GEO |
| L1 File: | OR_ABI-L1b-RadM2-M6C14_G19_s20252391600557_e20252391601014_c20252391601064.nc |
| L1 File(s) - Temporal | NONE |
| Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: | 11 |
Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | MS |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Bolivar County, MS |
| NWS WFO | Jackson MS |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-08-27 16:00:59UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 33.742779°, -90.831947° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 90.87 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 317.07 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 11.33 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 6.09 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 20.37 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 26.48 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 11.40 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 6.88 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 4 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | -999.00 K |
| Image Interval | -999.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.62 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.75 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 46.56 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 42.90° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 36.70° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 76.10° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 10.90 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AR |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Desha County, AR |
| NWS WFO | Little Rock AR |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-08-27 16:00:59UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 33.638054°, -91.401108° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 89.15 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 325.66 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 19.46 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 10.53 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 27.30 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 33.69 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 18.14 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 11.53 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | -999.00 K |
| Image Interval | -999.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.97 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.51 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 89.15 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 43.00° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 37.00° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 76.60° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.50 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AL |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Tuscaloosa County, AL |
| NWS WFO | Birmingham AL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-08-27 16:01:00UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 33.417221°, -87.451111° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 81.60 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 312.70 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 13.43 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 10.00 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 17.70 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 19.21 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 13.21 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 14.79 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 3 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | -999.00 K |
| Image Interval | -999.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.63 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 46.20 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 41.20° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 34.20° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 71.90° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 10.60 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AL |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Bibb County, AL |
| NWS WFO | Birmingham AL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-08-27 16:01:00UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 33.194168°, -87.114723° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 57.05 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 308.97 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 9.27 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 9.46 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 13.73 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 15.36 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 9.64 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 8.54 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 2 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | -999.00 K |
| Image Interval | -999.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.41 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 31.92 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 40.90° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 33.80° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 71.20° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 10.60 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AL |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Pickens County, AL |
| NWS WFO | Birmingham AL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-08-27 16:01:00UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 33.162777°, -87.845833° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 596.16 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 354.08 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 54.58 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 72.56 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 58.04 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 59.62 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 52.98 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 67.44 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | -999.00 K |
| Image Interval | -999.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.98 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.04 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 484.57 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 41.10° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 34.30° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 71.90° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 15.90 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AL |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Greene County, AL |
| NWS WFO | Birmingham AL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-08-27 16:01:00UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 32.995834°, -87.862778° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 260.25 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 331.73 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 33.28 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 33.42 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 35.34 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 44.97 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 33.21 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 30.69 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | -999.00 K |
| Image Interval | -999.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.25 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.06 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 162.80 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 40.90° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 34.20° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 71.60° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 10.60 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | GA |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Jeff Davis County, GA |
| NWS WFO | Jacksonville FL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-08-27 16:01:01UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 31.842501°, -82.639999° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 52.23 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 317.21 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 13.34 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 11.01 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 19.82 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 24.29 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 13.70 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 14.61 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 4 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | -999.00 K |
| Image Interval | -999.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.49 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 52.23 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 38.10° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 30.00° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 64.50° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.10 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AL |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Covington County, AL |
| NWS WFO | Mobile AL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-08-27 16:01:00UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 31.508055°, -86.492226° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 35.36 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 309.99 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 10.56 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 11.49 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 13.45 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 21.12 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 10.86 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.72 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 2 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | -999.00 K |
| Image Interval | -999.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.45 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 35.36 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 38.90° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 32.40° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 67.60° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.10 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AL |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Conecuh County, AL |
| NWS WFO | Mobile AL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-08-27 16:01:00UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 31.496666°, -87.118614° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 203.25 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 324.91 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 24.76 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 19.37 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 27.74 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 38.51 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 24.89 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 13.51 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | -999.00 K |
| Image Interval | -999.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.57 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 114.04 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 39.10° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 32.80° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 68.30° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 10.30 km2 |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AL |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Coffee County, AL |
| NWS WFO | Tallahassee FL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-08-27 16:01:00UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 31.408056°, -86.120003° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 39.92 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 311.65 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 11.37 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 9.31 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 15.07 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 21.97 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 11.50 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.80 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 4 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | -999.00 K |
| Image Interval | -999.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.51 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 39.92 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 38.60° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 32.10° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 67.10° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.10 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | GA |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Early County, GA |
| NWS WFO | Tallahassee FL |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-08-27 16:01:00UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 31.296667°, -85.037224° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 96.88 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 316.11 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 14.59 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 17.65 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 19.26 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 24.49 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 14.53 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 17.60 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 3 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | -999.00 K |
| Image Interval | -999.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.55 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 56.05 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 38.20° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 31.30° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 65.80° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 10.20 km2 |
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