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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2026-01-18
Time: 21:41:16
Production Date and Time: 2026-01-18 21:45:56 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260182141167_e20260182143540_c20260182144049.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260182136167_e20260182138540_c20260182139018.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 7
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Upshur County, TX
NWS WFO Shreveport LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-01-18 21:42:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.866665°, -95.139725°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Upshur County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.01 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)287.16 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.29 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.10 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.70 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.82 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.23 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.94 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.54
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power4.01 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 44.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 70.10°
Mean Glint Angle81.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Effingham County, GA
NWS WFO Charleston SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-01-18 21:42:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.296665°, -81.374725°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Effingham County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.25 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)280.05 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.14 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)31.39 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.38 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.98 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.37 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.37 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.16
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power4.25 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 79.00°
Mean Glint Angle94.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Coryell County, TX
NWS WFO Fort Worth TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-01-18 21:42:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.191111°, -97.720276°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Coryell County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power59.93 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.98 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)12.21 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)11.70 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)21.40 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.91 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.23 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.73 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)7.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.94
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power30.54 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 44.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 67.40°
Mean Glint Angle77.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 11.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) LA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Allen Parish, LA
NWS WFO Lake Charles LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-01-18 21:42:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.688334°, -92.842499°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Allen Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.37 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)290.11 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.53 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.94 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.92 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.76 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.14 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.71 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.58
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.43
Maximum Radiative Power12.37 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 70.10°
Mean Glint Angle80.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) LA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Assumption Parish, LA
NWS WFO New Orleans LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-01-18 21:42:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 29.884167°, -90.959999°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Assumption Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.58 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)289.64 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.41 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.56 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.99 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.54 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.99 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.34 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.96
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.59
Maximum Radiative Power5.58 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 70.90°
Mean Glint Angle80.80°
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) Lafourche Parish, LA
NWS WFO New Orleans LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-01-18 21:42:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 29.487778°, -90.480278°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Lafourche Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.78 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)286.51 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.51 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.76 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.84 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.09 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.55 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.80 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.44
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power5.78 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 71.00°
Mean Glint Angle80.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Coahuila de Zaragoza
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila de Zaragoza
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-01-18 21:42:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 25.603333°, -100.915276°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Ramos Arizpe (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.10 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventIndustrial
Event Priority Ranking5
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.48 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.12 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.47 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.66 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.80 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.76 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.18 K
Similar Pixel Count10
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.67
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.46
Maximum Radiative Power8.10 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 61.50°
Mean Glint Angle66.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.40 km2
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