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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-12-16
Time: 17:26:17
Production Date and Time: 2025-12-16 17:31:25 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20253501726178_e20253501728551_c20253501729024.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20253501721178_e20253501723551_c20253501724048.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 9
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Osage County, MO
NWS WFO St Louis MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-16 17:26:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.332779°, -91.665001°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Osage County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power3.15 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)290.85 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.54 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.50 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.92 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.14 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.43 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.59 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.53
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power3.15 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 62.10°
Mean Glint Angle108.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Calhoun County, MS
NWS WFO Memphis TN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-16 17:27:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.818890°, -89.151947°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Calhoun County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power3.92 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)291.47 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.09 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.21 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.73 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.58 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.47 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.66 K
Similar Pixel Count14
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.81
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power3.92 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 42.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 57.30°
Mean Glint Angle98.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Jefferson County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-16 17:27:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.068890°, -82.582779°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Jefferson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power2.56 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)293.50 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.56 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.42 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.04 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.80 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.02 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.94 K
Similar Pixel Count12
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.71
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power2.56 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 56.30°
Mean Glint Angle94.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) LA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Pointe Coupee Parish, LA
NWS WFO New Orleans LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-16 17:27:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.866667°, -91.796944°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Pointe Coupee Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power18.82 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)292.92 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.19 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.03 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.62 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.01 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.13 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.13 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)7.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.48
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.97
Maximum Radiative Power18.82 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 54.70°
Mean Glint Angle93.30°
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) Brooks County, GA
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-16 17:27:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.696667°, -83.471107°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Brooks County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.88 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)296.19 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.29 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.40 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.51 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.73 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.78 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.93 K
Similar Pixel Count17
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.28
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power4.88 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 53.90°
Mean Glint Angle90.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Walton County, FL
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-16 17:27:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.326666°, -86.105003°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Walton County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power51.52 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.21 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)13.75 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)9.95 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.67 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.61 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.72 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.99 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)10.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.56
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.53
Maximum Radiative Power30.06 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 53.60°
Mean Glint Angle89.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) LA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) St. Martin Parish, LA
NWS WFO Lake Charles LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-16 17:27:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.178612°, -91.790833°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • St. Martin Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.69 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)293.03 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.96 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.78 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.63 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.43 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.85 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.75 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.95
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.89
Maximum Radiative Power15.69 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 54.10°
Mean Glint Angle91.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Tamaulipas
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Xicoténcatl, Tamaulipas
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-16 17:28:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.882223°, -98.957222°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Xicoténcatl (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power32.42 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)312.24 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)10.90 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)10.43 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.67 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.10 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.94 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.50 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)7.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.98
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power32.42 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 48.70°
Mean Glint Angle83.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Unknown
Country/Countries Dominican Republic
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-16 17:28:23UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 19.461111°, -70.890831°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.60 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.40 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.56 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)0.78 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)5.80 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.23 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.61 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.54 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.50
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.94
Maximum Radiative Power6.60 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 23.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.20°
Mean Glint Angle67.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.40 km2
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