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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2025-12-22
Time: 17:46:18
Production Date and Time: 2025-12-22 17:51:06 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20253561746184_e20253561748557_c20253561749054.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20253561741184_e20253561743557_c20253561744036.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 8
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) CO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Bent County, CO
NWS WFO Pueblo CO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-22 17:46:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.110001°, -103.173332°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Bent County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power52.00 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.97 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)11.94 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.18 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.19 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)26.97 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.08 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.12 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.23
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.92
Maximum Radiative Power52.00 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 53.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 63.40°
Mean Glint Angle112.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Anderson County, SC
NWS WFO Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-22 17:47:23UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.616943°, -82.698608°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Anderson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.99 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)295.24 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.07 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.87 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.79 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.65 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.53 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.94 K
Similar Pixel Count15
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.17
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.96
Maximum Radiative Power4.99 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 58.20°
Mean Glint Angle97.90°
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) Jenkins County, GA
NWS WFO Charleston SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-22 17:47:23UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.706112°, -82.099998°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Jenkins County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power105.84 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)316.25 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)22.05 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)20.00 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)29.00 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)27.87 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.17 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)34.53 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)21.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.40
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power105.84 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 56.40°
Mean Glint Angle93.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Terrell County, GA
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-22 17:47:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.823055°, -84.546387°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Terrell County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.40 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.11 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.79 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.33 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.79 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.63 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.01 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.95 K
Similar Pixel Count21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.41
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power5.40 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 55.30°
Mean Glint Angle92.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lowndes County, GA
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-22 17:47:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.761110°, -83.149445°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Lowndes County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.03 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.03 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.96 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.37 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.54 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.06 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.55 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.33 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.79
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.98
Maximum Radiative Power5.03 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 54.30°
Mean Glint Angle89.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Chihuahua
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Janos, Chihuahua
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-22 17:47:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.103333°, -108.219170°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Janos (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.32 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.64 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.33 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.61 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.88 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.61 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.05 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.14 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.16
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.81
Maximum Radiative Power11.32 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 51.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 58.20°
Mean Glint Angle104.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lake County, FL
NWS WFO Melbourne FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-22 17:47:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 28.668888°, -81.909164°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Lake County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power30.47 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.78 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)9.52 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.24 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.33 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.36 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.09 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.36 K
Similar Pixel Count6
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.34
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.25
Maximum Radiative Power30.47 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 34.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 52.40°
Mean Glint Angle85.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Chihuahua
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Urique, Chihuahua
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2025-12-22 17:47:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 27.091667°, -107.894722°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Urique (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.38 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.70 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.11 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.58 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.91 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.96 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.26 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.40 K
Similar Pixel Count19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.50
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.93
Maximum Radiative Power9.38 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 54.40°
Mean Glint Angle97.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
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