Next Generation Fire System (NGFS) - Experimental ; CIMSS

Date:	2026-01-29
Time:	19:11:18
Production Date and Time:	2026-01-29 19:16:13 UTC
Primary Instrument:	GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id:	666
Location/orbit:	GEO
L1 File:	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260291911180_e20260291913553_c20260291914051.nc
L1 File(s) - Temporal	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260291906180_e20260291908553_c20260291909040.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts:	7

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	SC
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Sumter County, SC
NWS WFO	Columbia SC
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-29 19:12:23UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	33.764721°, -80.484444°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Sumter County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	26.99 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	285.49 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	7.63 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	5.62 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	6.95 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	22.38 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	7.49 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	9.47 K
Similar Pixel Count	10
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	6.00 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.48
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.95
Maximum Radiative Power	26.99 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	39.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	56.60°
Mean Glint Angle	90.20°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	10.40 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	SCs-GAe-FLn_750_m WV-KYe-VAw-NCw-TNe-SCn_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	GA
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Ware County, GA
NWS WFO	Jacksonville FL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-29 19:12:23UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	31.399166°, -82.531670°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Ware County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	12.76 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	297.42 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	5.84 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	4.11 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	12.04 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	13.85 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.26 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.96 K
Similar Pixel Count	2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	7.30 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	0.87
Maximum Radiative Power	12.76 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	37.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	53.70°
Mean Glint Angle	84.70°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.00 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	SCs-GAe-FLn_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	GA
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Colquitt County, GA
NWS WFO	Tallahassee FL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-29 19:12:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	31.251667°, -83.639168°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Colquitt County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	9.48 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	297.65 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.63 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.73 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	12.11 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	10.22 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.72 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.46 K
Similar Pixel Count	15
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.20 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.62
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.95
Maximum Radiative Power	9.48 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	37.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	53.20°
Mean Glint Angle	84.00°
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)	TX
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Houston County, TX
NWS WFO	Houston/Galveston TX
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-29 19:12:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	31.284721°, -95.694725°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Houston County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	7.99 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	298.00 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.75 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.66 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	14.44 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	9.78 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.33 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.25 K
Similar Pixel Count	23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.30 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.68
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.85
Maximum Radiative Power	7.99 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	42.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	50.00°
Mean Glint Angle	83.40°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	TXe-LA-ARs_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	FL
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Jefferson County, FL
NWS WFO	Tallahassee FL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-29 19:12:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	30.359167°, -83.850830°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Jefferson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	10.24 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	297.65 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	4.91 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	4.42 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	10.70 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	8.84 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.53 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.09 K
Similar Pixel Count	3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	3.50 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.74
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	10.24 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	36.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	52.30°
Mean Glint Angle	82.10°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.00 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)	TX
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Liberty County, TX
NWS WFO	Houston/Galveston TX
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-29 19:12:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	30.245832°, -94.928055°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Liberty County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	62.85 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	308.91 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	13.12 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	10.31 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	22.46 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	19.36 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	12.04 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	14.90 K
Similar Pixel Count	0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	14.30 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.94
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.93
Maximum Radiative Power	39.20 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	41.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	49.10°
Mean Glint Angle	81.20°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	10.70 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	TXe-LA-ARs_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	FL
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Orange County, FL
NWS WFO	Melbourne FL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-01-29 19:12:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	28.483055°, -81.068611°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Orange County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	27.62 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	303.89 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	6.96 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	4.36 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	15.09 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	10.84 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.92 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	8.19 K
Similar Pixel Count	2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	3.70 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	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	14.70 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	34.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	51.80°
Mean Glint Angle	79.50°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	9.70 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	FLs_750_m
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