Next Generation Fire System (NGFS) - Experimental ; CIMSS

Date:	2026-01-06
Time:	18:51:17
Production Date and Time:	2026-01-06 18:55:57 UTC
Primary Instrument:	GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id:	666
Location/orbit:	GEO
L1 File:	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260061851171_e20260061853544_c20260061854013.nc
L1 File(s) - Temporal	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260061846171_e20260061848544_c20260061849049.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts:	8

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	NE
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Howard County, NE
NWS WFO	Hastings NE
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-06 18:51:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	41.269444°, -98.313057°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Howard County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	26.70 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	296.88 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.74 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	3.07 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	13.56 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	11.01 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.38 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.16 K
Similar Pixel Count	3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	5.00 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.20
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	14.71 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	53.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	63.70°
Mean Glint Angle	108.60°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	13.40 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	SDs-NE-COne-KSnw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	AR
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Randolph County, AR
NWS WFO	Little Rock AR
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-06 18:51:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	36.375278°, -91.107780°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Randolph County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	10.14 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	300.92 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.45 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	6.14 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	11.40 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	9.52 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.45 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.61 K
Similar Pixel Count	12
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.90 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.47
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.99
Maximum Radiative Power	10.14 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	45.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	59.50°
Mean Glint Angle	98.00°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.70 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	ILs-INs-KYw-TNw-_750_m MOsw-KSe-OKe-ARnw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	SC
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Chesterfield County, SC
NWS WFO	Columbia SC
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-06 18:52:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	34.685833°, -80.075554°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Chesterfield County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	16.22 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	300.36 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	6.85 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	10.68 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	11.16 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	12.01 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.24 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	8.72 K
Similar Pixel Count	2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	5.90 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	0.86
Maximum Radiative Power	16.22 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	40.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	60.50°
Mean Glint Angle	96.60°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.30 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	WV-KYe-VAw-NCw-TNe-SCn_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	FL
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Putnam County, FL
NWS WFO	Jacksonville FL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-06 18:52:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	29.650278°, -81.536110°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Putnam County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	15.89 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	304.29 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	5.59 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	6.37 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	9.95 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	14.83 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.63 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.54 K
Similar Pixel Count	25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.60 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	0.77
Maximum Radiative Power	15.89 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	35.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	55.40°
Mean Glint Angle	85.90°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.90 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	SCs-GAe-FLn_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	FL
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Marion County, FL
NWS WFO	Jacksonville FL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-06 18:52:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	29.097500°, -82.348610°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Marion County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	166.99 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	317.67 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	17.27 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	15.04 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	22.03 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	31.81 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	16.88 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	13.40 K
Similar Pixel Count	0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	12.00 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.51
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.70
Maximum Radiative Power	96.79 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	35.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	54.60°
Mean Glint Angle	84.50°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	14.70 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	FLs_750_m SCs-GAe-FLn_750_m
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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 Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-06 18:53:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	22.378334°, -83.435837°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	5.52 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	308.82 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.20 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.11 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	7.90 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	10.17 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.41 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.91 K
Similar Pixel Count	25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.90 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.83
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.96
Maximum Radiative Power	5.52 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	27.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	48.10°
Mean Glint Angle	70.30°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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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 Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-06 18:53:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	21.882778°, -82.960556°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	6.54 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	305.60 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.86 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	1.70 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	7.12 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	8.29 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.43 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.57 K
Similar Pixel Count	12
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.90 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	0.55
Maximum Radiative Power	6.54 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	27.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	47.80°
Mean Glint Angle	69.40°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
Country/Countries	Mexico
County/Locality(s)	El Higo, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
NWS WFO	N/A
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-06 18:53:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	21.730556°, -98.437775°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	El Higo (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	19.22 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	309.22 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	6.05 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	6.51 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	10.29 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	15.13 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.37 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.28 K
Similar Pixel Count	13
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	4.30 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.80
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.81
Maximum Radiative Power	19.22 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	36.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	44.20°
Mean Glint Angle	71.00°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.00 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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