Next Generation Fire System (NGFS) - Experimental ; CIMSS

Date:	2026-01-16
Time:	19:36:16
Production Date and Time:	2026-01-16 19:41:03 UTC
Primary Instrument:	GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id:	666
Location/orbit:	GEO
L1 File:	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260161936165_e20260161938538_c20260161939022.nc
L1 File(s) - Temporal	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260161931165_e20260161933538_c20260161934040.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts:	8

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	VA
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Southampton County, VA
NWS WFO	Wakefield VA
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-16 19:36:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	36.717224°, -77.089722°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Southampton County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	10.06 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	287.99 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	5.48 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	3.43 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	12.29 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	11.28 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.02 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.42 K
Similar Pixel Count	12
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	2.00 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	10.06 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	42.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	66.20°
Mean Glint Angle	100.90°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MD-DE-VAe-NCe_750_m WV-KYe-VAw-NCw-TNe-SCn_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	SC
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Williamsburg County, SC
NWS WFO	Wilmington NC
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-16 19:37:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	33.587776°, -79.505836°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Williamsburg County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	4.03 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	287.23 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.41 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.54 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	8.12 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.37 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.43 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.70 K
Similar Pixel Count	4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.80 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.55
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	4.03 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	39.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	62.50°
Mean Glint Angle	93.60°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.20 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	SCs-GAe-FLn_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	MS
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Noxubee County, MS
NWS WFO	Jackson MS
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-16 19:37:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	32.943890°, -88.729164°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Noxubee County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	6.15 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	292.29 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.40 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	4.11 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	8.81 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	7.16 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.67 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	7.56 K
Similar Pixel Count	4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.70 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.12
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	6.15 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	41.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	58.10°
Mean Glint Angle	88.10°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.30 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	GA
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Dooly County, GA
NWS WFO	Peachtree City GA
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-16 19:37:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	32.094723°, -83.932220°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Dooly County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	17.03 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	297.82 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	6.84 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	3.43 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	16.41 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	12.26 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	7.33 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.27 K
Similar Pixel Count	2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	5.60 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.30
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	17.03 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	38.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	59.20°
Mean Glint Angle	88.30°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.10 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m SCs-GAe-FLn_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	AL
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Barbour County, AL
NWS WFO	Birmingham AL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-16 19:37:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	31.903889°, -85.181664°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Barbour County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	26.44 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	296.19 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	7.33 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	7.75 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	14.18 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	10.89 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.82 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	15.47 K
Similar Pixel Count	4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	5.40 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.84
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	14.35 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	38.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	58.60°
Mean Glint Angle	87.30°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	10.30 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	MS
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Smith County, MS
NWS WFO	Jackson MS
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-16 19:37:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	31.803055°, -89.391388°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Smith County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	3.84 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	293.13 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	1.67 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.89 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	8.76 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.63 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	1.68 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.03 K
Similar Pixel Count	25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.20 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.41
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	3.84 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	40.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	56.80°
Mean Glint Angle	85.70°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.20 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	LA
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Vernon Parish, LA
NWS WFO	Lake Charles LA
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-16 19:37:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	31.089445°, -93.166115°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Vernon Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	23.44 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	302.57 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	8.01 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	5.40 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	14.24 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	14.55 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	7.43 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.26 K
Similar Pixel Count	5
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	2.30 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.73
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.99
Maximum Radiative Power	23.44 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	41.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	54.90°
Mean Glint Angle	83.70°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.30 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	TXe-LA-ARs_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	TX
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Montgomery County, TX
NWS WFO	Houston/Galveston TX
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-16 19:37:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	30.217222°, -95.485275°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Montgomery County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	24.90 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	301.97 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.99 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.92 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	12.10 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	10.99 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.39 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.93 K
Similar Pixel Count	4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	2.30 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.41
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	13.68 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	41.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	53.40°
Mean Glint Angle	81.90°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	10.70 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	TXe-LA-ARs_750_m
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