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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-10-23
Time: 20:46:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-10-23 20:51:24 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20252962046179_e20252962048552_c20252962049026.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20252962041179_e20252962043552_c20252962044044.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 10
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Saskatchewan
Country/Countries Canada
County/Locality(s) Division No. 6, Saskatchewan
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-10-23 20:46:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 50.650002°, -104.220001°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Division No. 6 (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.79 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)292.39 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.08 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.57 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.32 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.64 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.91 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.71 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.65
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.96
Maximum Radiative Power15.79 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 64.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 67.60°
Mean Glint Angle97.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 9.30 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Manitoba
Country/Countries Canada
County/Locality(s) Division No. 15, Manitoba
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-10-23 20:46:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 50.429165°, -100.963058°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Division No. 15 (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.52 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)290.97 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.25 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.82 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.10 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.24 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.04 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.41 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.30 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 Power14.52 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 63.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 68.60°
Mean Glint Angle97.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.80 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Saskatchewan
Country/Countries Canada
County/Locality(s) Division No. 1, Saskatchewan
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-10-23 20:46:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 49.584721°, -103.180557°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Division No. 1 (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power33.57 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.02 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.94 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)15.83 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.21 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.82 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.24 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)25.53 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)7.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.14
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power33.57 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 63.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 67.10°
Mean Glint Angle96.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.90 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Manitoba
Country/Countries Canada
County/Locality(s) Division No. 4, Manitoba
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-10-23 20:46:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 49.050556°, -99.120277°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Division No. 4 (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power25.54 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)290.80 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.45 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.83 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.70 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.93 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.29 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.83 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.66
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.70
Maximum Radiative Power13.56 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 61.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 68.30°
Mean Glint Angle96.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 16.60 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Manitoba
Country/Countries Canada
County/Locality(s) Division No. 5, Manitoba
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-10-23 20:46:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 49.123055°, -100.872223°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Division No. 5 (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power20.36 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)290.40 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.09 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.59 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.43 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.40 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.04 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.82 K
Similar Pixel Count16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.54
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.61 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 61.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 67.60°
Mean Glint Angle96.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 17.00 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Maries County, MO
NWS WFO Springfield MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-10-23 20:46:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.103611°, -91.907219°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Maries County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.23 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)292.39 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.64 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.57 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.34 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.26 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.70 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.96 K
Similar Pixel Count18
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.44
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power4.23 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 64.00°
Mean Glint Angle83.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Pulaski County, IL
NWS WFO Paducah KY
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-10-23 20:46:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.189445°, -89.183334°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Pulaski County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.16 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)295.57 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.97 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.59 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.72 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.97 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.02 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.58 K
Similar Pixel Count6
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.94
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.78
Maximum Radiative Power6.16 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 65.10°
Mean Glint Angle83.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) New Madrid County, MO
NWS WFO Paducah KY
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-10-23 20:46:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.536388°, -89.650558°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • New Madrid County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.84 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.91 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.75 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.93 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.92 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.19 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.33 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.14 K
Similar Pixel Count8
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.67
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power9.84 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 64.40°
Mean Glint Angle82.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TN
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Morgan County, TN
NWS WFO Morristown TN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-10-23 20:47:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.962502°, -84.585831°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Morgan County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.41 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)293.65 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.95 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.47 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.95 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.70 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.62 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.49 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.30 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 Power6.41 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 67.30°
Mean Glint Angle85.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Pike County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-10-23 20:47:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.756666°, -86.101944°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Pike County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.76 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)298.43 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.32 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)9.97 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)5.58 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.71 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.99 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.04 K
Similar Pixel Count10
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.30
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power15.76 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 63.90°
Mean Glint Angle78.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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