Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2026-01-17
Time: 20:26:16
Production Date and Time: 2026-01-17 20:31:09 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260172026166_e20260172028539_c20260172029027.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260172021166_e20260172023539_c20260172024051.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 9
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Richmond County, NC
NWS WFO Raleigh NC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-01-17 20:27:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.978611°, -79.844719°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Richmond County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.16 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)290.91 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.73 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.13 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.24 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.93 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.20 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.00 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.84
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power6.16 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 69.70°
Mean Glint Angle96.70°
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) Burke County, GA
NWS WFO Columbia SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-01-17 20:27:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.135555°, -82.207497°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Burke County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power18.12 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)296.33 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)9.09 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.11 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.49 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.00 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.30 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.53 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)9.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.57
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.93
Maximum Radiative Power18.12 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 67.00°
Mean Glint Angle91.70°
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) Tattnall County, GA
NWS WFO Charleston SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-01-17 20:27:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.233891°, -82.056664°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Tattnall County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.51 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.80 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.38 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.76 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.82 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.33 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.20 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.08 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.61
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.97
Maximum Radiative Power5.51 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 66.50°
Mean Glint Angle90.40°
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) Liberty County, GA
NWS WFO Charleston SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-01-17 20:27:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.831388°, -81.667503°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Liberty County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.90 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.21 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.97 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.90 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.17 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.01 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.47 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.24 K
Similar Pixel Count21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.79
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power5.90 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 66.40°
Mean Glint Angle90.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Sonora
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Caborca, Sonora
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-01-17 20:27:47UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.829166°, -112.635002°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Caborca (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power46.05 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)313.29 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.84 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.73 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.67 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.86 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.43 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.89 K
Similar Pixel Count7
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.74
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.86
Maximum Radiative Power25.69 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 54.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 52.70°
Mean Glint Angle82.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 13.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Sonora
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Caborca, Sonora
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-01-17 20:27:47UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.456388°, -112.218330°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Caborca (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power28.08 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)313.15 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.09 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.87 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.96 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.02 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.50 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.20 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.77
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.49
Maximum Radiative Power28.08 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 53.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 52.40°
Mean Glint Angle81.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) LA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lafourche Parish, LA
NWS WFO New Orleans LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-01-17 20:27:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 29.595833°, -90.275833°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Lafourche Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power83.39 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.85 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)15.43 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.48 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)20.55 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)30.60 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.86 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.49 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)9.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.92
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power83.39 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 59.90°
Mean Glint Angle80.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Hendry County, FL
NWS WFO Miami FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-01-17 20:27:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 26.644444°, -80.929443°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Hendry County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power38.88 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)313.13 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)13.90 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)13.26 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.93 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.56 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.48 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.91 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)12.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder1.00
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power38.88 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 31.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 63.20°
Mean Glint Angle82.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.70 km2
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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/Time2026-01-17 20:28:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.885000°, -82.686943°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.11 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.24 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.69 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.06 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.42 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.80 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.43 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.43 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.56
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.11 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 28.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 59.40°
Mean Glint Angle74.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
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