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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2026-02-16
Time: 21:56:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-02-16 22:01:02 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260472156170_e20260472158543_c20260472159030.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260472151170_e20260472153543_c20260472154032.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 8
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) WI
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Dane County, WI
NWS WFO Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-16 21:56:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 43.165833°, -89.718330°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Dane County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.49 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)287.99 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.51 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.33 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.73 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.27 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.89 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.63 K
Similar Pixel Count11
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.86
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power4.49 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 75.50°
Mean Glint Angle90.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Kane County, IL
NWS WFO Chicago IL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-16 21:56:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.765835°, -88.441391°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Kane County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.57 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventLikely an Urban Source
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)290.91 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.25 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.67 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.93 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.20 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.80 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.85 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.80
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power6.57 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 75.60°
Mean Glint Angle90.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Johnson County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-16 21:57:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.665833°, -82.654442°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Johnson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.13 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)292.77 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.08 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.55 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.05 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.65 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.03 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)24.92 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.60 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 Power6.13 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 75.20°
Mean Glint Angle86.00°
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) Anderson County, TX
NWS WFO Fort Worth TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-16 21:57:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.934723°, -95.583336°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Anderson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.76 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)298.95 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.86 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)9.06 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.10 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.00 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.50 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.53 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.89
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.76 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 65.40°
Mean Glint Angle72.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Holmes County, FL
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-16 21:57:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.961111°, -85.681389°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Holmes County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.88 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.55 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.25 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)22.50 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.17 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.71 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.21 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.99 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.80 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 Power4.84 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 72.10°
Mean Glint Angle80.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Chihuahua
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Namiquipa, Chihuahua
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-16 21:57:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 28.929445°, -107.544441°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Namiquipa (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power46.95 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.92 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)14.62 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.17 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.35 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)24.86 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.19 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.33 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.80
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.67
Maximum Radiative Power46.95 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 55.40°
Mean Glint Angle61.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Tamaulipas
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Tamaulipas
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-16 21:57:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 26.184999°, -98.691948°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.08 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.78 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.86 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.23 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.19 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.98 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.10 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.45 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.92
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.08 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 59.90°
Mean Glint Angle61.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Durango
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Gómez Palacio, Durango
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-16 21:57:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 25.676945°, -103.587219°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Gómez Palacio (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power312.37 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)327.48 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)17.20 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)11.00 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)27.63 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.82 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.97 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.17 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)16.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.28
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.35
Maximum Radiative Power94.20 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 56.00°
Mean Glint Angle57.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 22.20 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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