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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-12-15
Time: 16:36:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-12-15 16:41:28 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20253491636177_e20253491638550_c20253491639036.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20253491631177_e20253491633550_c20253491634049.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 6
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Beaufort County, NC
NWS WFO Newport/Morehead City NC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-15 16:37:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.505833°, -76.754723°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Beaufort County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power19.95 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)289.88 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)11.68 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.83 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.22 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.08 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.98 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.17 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)10.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.38
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.85
Maximum Radiative Power19.95 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 58.90°
Mean Glint Angle100.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Washington County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-15 16:37:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.833057°, -82.738335°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Washington County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.65 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)286.84 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.05 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.50 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.59 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.26 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.73 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.55 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.16
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power6.65 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 57.20°
Mean Glint Angle96.40°
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) Marion County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-15 16:37:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.504166°, -84.540833°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Marion County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power3.64 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)285.97 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.86 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.40 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.30 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.18 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.57 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.60 K
Similar Pixel Count16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.66
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power3.64 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 57.20°
Mean Glint Angle96.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Tyler County, TX
NWS WFO Lake Charles LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-15 16:37:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.543612°, -94.181389°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Tyler County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power2.55 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)284.43 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.28 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.53 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)5.01 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.08 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.92 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.92 K
Similar Pixel Count7
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.78
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power2.55 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 58.30°
Mean Glint Angle99.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Chihuahua
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Riva Palacio, Chihuahua
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-15 16:37:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 29.071388°, -106.712219°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Riva Palacio (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power84.96 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.95 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)13.40 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.29 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.96 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.56 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.40 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.18 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)19.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.95
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.64
Maximum Radiative Power46.62 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 62.80°
Mean Glint Angle110.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.10 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/Time2025-12-15 16:38:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.783611°, -82.861115°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.73 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.64 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.52 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.90 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.04 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.40 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.94 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.89 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.85
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power12.73 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 28.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.50°
Mean Glint Angle75.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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