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Wildfire Alert Report
| Date: | 2025-10-17 |
|---|---|
| Time: | 17:41:17 |
| Production Date and Time: | 2025-10-17 17:46:23 UTC |
| Primary Instrument: | GOES-19 ABI |
| Wmo Spacecraft Id: | 666 |
| Location/orbit: | GEO |
| L1 File: | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20252901741174_e20252901743547_c20252901744055.nc |
| L1 File(s) - Temporal | OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20252901736174_e20252901738547_c20252901739018.nc |
| Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: | 7 |
Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | NC |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Pasquotank County, NC |
| NWS WFO | Wakefield VA |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-10-17 17:41:52UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 36.181667°, -76.146385° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 43.87 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 306.74 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 7.78 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 4.60 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 18.91 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 14.45 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.20 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 9.09 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 3 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 4.10 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.90 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.23 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 22.74 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 42.20° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 46.90° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 87.50° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 10.80 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | AR |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Arkansas County, AR |
| NWS WFO | Little Rock AR |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-10-17 17:42:21UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 34.488609°, -91.383057° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 19.85 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 311.77 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 4.29 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.88 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 9.31 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 19.10 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 5.17 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.57 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 25 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.50 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.27 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.76 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 19.85 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 43.90° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 43.60° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 85.20° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 11.10 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | LA |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Tensas Parish, LA |
| NWS WFO | Jackson MS |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-10-17 17:42:20UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 31.900555°, -91.346390° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 56.90 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 318.95 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 5.05 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 2.24 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 15.35 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 19.03 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.47 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 3.17 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 20 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 4.30 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.87 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.34 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 36.18 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 41.30° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 41.10° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 79.90° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 16.00 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | LA |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | East Feliciana Parish, LA |
| NWS WFO | New Orleans LA |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-10-17 17:42:20UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 30.800556°, -91.049446° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 11.01 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 308.14 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 3.72 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 3.18 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 8.24 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 12.87 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.80 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.71 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 25 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 0.80 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.92 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 11.01 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 40.00° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 39.90° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 77.50° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.20 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | LA |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Ascension Parish, LA |
| NWS WFO | New Orleans LA |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-10-17 17:42:50UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 30.114445°, -91.072777° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 155.51 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 325.12 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 18.54 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 10.15 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 23.51 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 42.26 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 17.83 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 7.57 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 8.50 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.31 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.86 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 155.51 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 39.30° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 39.30° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 76.20° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 10.30 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | LA |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Assumption Parish, LA |
| NWS WFO | New Orleans LA |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Cloud) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-10-17 17:42:50UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 29.954445°, -91.041389° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 87.03 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 317.56 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 12.21 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 4.55 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 15.82 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 25.94 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 12.14 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 4.49 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 0 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 8.00 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.81 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 0.23 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 45.39 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 39.20° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 39.10° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 75.80° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 10.30 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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Possible Wildfire
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| State/Province(s) | TX |
| Country/Countries | United States |
| County/Locality(s) | Kerr County, TX |
| NWS WFO | Austin/San Antonio TX |
| Identification Method | Enhanced Contextual (Clear) |
| Mean Object Date/Time | 2025-10-17 17:42:49UTC |
| Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): | 30.143333°, -99.404999° |
| Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria): |
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| Total Radiative Power Anomaly | n/a |
| Total Radiative Power | 9.21 MW |
| Map: | |
| Additional Information | |
| Alert Status | New Feature |
| Type of Event | Nominal Risk |
| Event Priority Ranking | 4 |
| Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um) | 308.85 K |
| Observed - Background BT (3.9 um) | 1.73 K |
| BT Anomaly (3.9 um) | 1.29 K |
| Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um) | 6.48 K |
| Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 16.03 K |
| Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.31 K |
| BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um) | 2.91 K |
| Similar Pixel Count | 25 |
| BT Time Tendency (3.9 um) | 1.60 K |
| Image Interval | 5.00 minutes |
| Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder | 0.26 |
| Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter | 1.00 |
| Maximum Radiative Power | 9.21 MW |
| Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Total Radiative Power Uncertainty | 0.00 MW |
| Mean Viewing Angle | 44.20° |
| Mean Solar Zenith Angle | 40.50° |
| Mean Glint Angle | 82.00° |
| Water Fraction | 0.00 |
| Total Pixel Area | 5.60 km2 |
| Latest Satellite Imagery: | |
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