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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2026-02-16
Time: 23:41:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-02-16 23:45:56 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260472341170_e20260472343543_c20260472344030.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260472336170_e20260472338543_c20260472339006.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 10
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Jackson County, IA
NWS WFO Quad Cities IL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-16 23:41:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 42.259724°, -90.490280°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Jackson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power25.12 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)289.93 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)13.38 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)11.68 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.86 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.07 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.60 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)25.36 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)10.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.81
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power25.12 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 51.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 92.20°
Mean Glint Angle85.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Calhoun County, IA
NWS WFO Des Moines IA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-16 23:41:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 42.393612°, -94.780281°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Calhoun County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.23 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)281.22 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.33 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.34 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)-0.18 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.71 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.70 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.50 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.88
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.23 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 53.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 89.20°
Mean Glint Angle81.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) LaSalle County, IL
NWS WFO Chicago IL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-16 23:41:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.488056°, -88.636665°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • LaSalle County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.28 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)280.73 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.13 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.70 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)1.37 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.75 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.63 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.73 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.69
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power4.28 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 93.30°
Mean Glint Angle87.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Oldham County, TX
NWS WFO Amarillo TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-16 23:42:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.497501°, -102.250557°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Oldham County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.64 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventElevated Fire Risk (NWS/SPC) (Detection is near: Oil/Gas)
Event Priority Ranking3
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.60 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.86 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.50 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.22 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.28 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.97 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.69 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.73
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.64 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 81.30°
Mean Glint Angle69.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Cherokee County, TX
NWS WFO Shreveport LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-16 23:42:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.113888°, -95.319168°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Cherokee County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.00 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)292.34 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.65 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.25 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.47 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.76 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.60 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)24.61 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.50
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.91
Maximum Radiative Power8.00 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 85.60°
Mean Glint Angle75.30°
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) Suwannee County, FL
NWS WFO Jacksonville FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-16 23:42:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.027500°, -82.861389°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Suwannee County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power2.91 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)286.31 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.54 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.23 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)0.50 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.12 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.75 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.57 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.38
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power2.91 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 36.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 95.40°
Mean Glint Angle92.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Nuevo León
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) China, Nuevo León
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-16 23:42:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 25.385000°, -98.606110°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • China (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.30 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.62 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.76 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.09 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)4.98 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.78 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.66 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.27 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.50
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.30 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 80.70°
Mean Glint Angle66.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Tamaulipas
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) San Fernando, Tamaulipas
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-16 23:42:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 24.996666°, -97.753609°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • San Fernando (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.08 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.47 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.70 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.68 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)3.73 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.59 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.54 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.78 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.58
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power6.69 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 81.40°
Mean Glint Angle67.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.30 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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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/Time2026-02-16 23:43:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.397778°, -80.936111°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.28 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)296.10 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.04 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.58 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)3.50 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.67 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.98 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.21 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.40
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power6.28 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 95.60°
Mean Glint Angle93.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 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/Time2026-02-16 23:43:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.316111°, -80.951942°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.32 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)6.36 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.12 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)1.61 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.51 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.25 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.89 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.40
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.32 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 95.50°
Mean Glint Angle93.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
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