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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2026-02-17
Time: 19:46:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-02-17 19:51:12 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260481946171_e20260481948544_c20260481949000.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260481941171_e20260481943544_c20260481944000.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 8
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Bladen County, NC
NWS WFO Wilmington NC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-17 19:47:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.821667°, -78.602776°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Bladen County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.80 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk (Detection is near a solar farm)
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)293.55 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.09 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.43 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.74 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.75 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.31 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.55 K
Similar Pixel Count18
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.48
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.87
Maximum Radiative Power12.80 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 57.30°
Mean Glint Angle88.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AZ
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Coconino County, AZ
NWS WFO Flagstaff AZ
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-17 19:47:18UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.230278°, -111.714165°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Coconino County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power94.84 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.03 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)17.61 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.36 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)28.41 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)36.06 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.96 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.28 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.83
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.92
Maximum Radiative Power94.84 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 56.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.50°
Mean Glint Angle89.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 7.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Hale County, TX
NWS WFO Lubbock TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-17 19:47:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.232777°, -101.696663°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Hale County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power69.31 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventCritical Fire Risk (NWS/SPC) and Red Flag Warning (NWS)
Event Priority Ranking1
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.73 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.89 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)11.76 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.83 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)27.28 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.54 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.29 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.59
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power38.84 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.80°
Mean Glint Angle82.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Russell County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-17 19:47:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.373055°, -85.131111°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Russell County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power44.47 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)312.18 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)14.75 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)13.12 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)22.48 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.77 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.70 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.66 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)14.50 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 Power44.47 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 52.00°
Mean Glint Angle79.70°
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) Randolph County, GA
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-17 19:47:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.779167°, -84.719444°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Randolph County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power16.25 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.86 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.95 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.60 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.88 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.45 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.35 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.13 K
Similar Pixel Count5
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.90
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power16.25 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.80°
Mean Glint Angle78.70°
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) Caldwell County, TX
NWS WFO Austin/San Antonio TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-17 19:47:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 29.717501°, -97.608055°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Caldwell County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power17.00 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.83 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.67 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.07 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.56 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.18 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.07 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.93 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.40 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 Power17.00 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 42.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.60°
Mean Glint Angle72.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.40 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/Time2026-02-17 19:48:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.987223°, -82.573059°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.62 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)311.99 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.06 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.34 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.08 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.29 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.07 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.78 K
Similar Pixel Count15
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.93
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.75
Maximum Radiative Power14.62 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 28.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 46.20°
Mean Glint Angle63.40°
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/Time2026-02-17 19:48:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.723333°, -83.158333°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power52.30 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)318.02 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)14.77 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.92 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.31 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)23.25 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.58 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.11 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)9.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.54
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.23
Maximum Radiative Power52.30 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 28.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.70°
Mean Glint Angle62.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
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