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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2026-02-18
Time: 21:16:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-02-18 21:21:23 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260492116172_e20260492118545_c20260492119019.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260492111172_e20260492113545_c20260492114039.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 7
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Madison County, IA
NWS WFO Des Moines IA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-18 21:16:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.278332°, -94.019447°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Madison County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power22.39 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)291.30 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.88 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.89 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.01 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.72 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.51 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.27 K
Similar Pixel Count5
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)9.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.65
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.95
Maximum Radiative Power22.39 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 51.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 65.60°
Mean Glint Angle87.40°
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) Greene County, IL
NWS WFO St Louis MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-18 21:16:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.328335°, -90.245003°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Greene County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.55 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)295.62 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.86 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.15 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.36 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.94 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.76 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.66 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.90 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 Power5.00 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 66.40°
Mean Glint Angle86.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lawrence County, MO
NWS WFO Springfield MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-18 21:16:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.108891°, -94.009163°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Lawrence County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power3.38 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)296.37 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.31 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.64 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.42 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.95 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.21 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.09 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.65
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power3.38 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 62.70°
Mean Glint Angle81.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Chihuahua
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Buenaventura, Chihuahua
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-18 21:17:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.156944°, -107.370003°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Buenaventura (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.40 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.88 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.71 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.95 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.96 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.24 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.04 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.55 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.33
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.40 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 50.10°
Mean Glint Angle66.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 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/Time2026-02-18 21:18:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.881945°, -82.364723°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.36 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.87 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.72 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.75 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.03 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.16 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.81 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.07 K
Similar Pixel Count10
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.46
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power12.36 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 28.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 62.70°
Mean Glint Angle70.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 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/Time2026-02-18 21:18:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.162222°, -78.279999°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.52 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.67 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.74 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.02 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.78 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.18 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.22 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.59 K
Similar Pixel Count16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.75
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.52 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 25.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 65.30°
Mean Glint Angle74.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.40 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Unknown
Country/Countries Dominican Republic
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-18 21:18:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 18.852501°, -69.729721°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.77 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.19 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.98 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.44 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)5.80 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.39 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.39 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.97 K
Similar Pixel Count20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.98
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power5.77 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 23.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 71.80°
Mean Glint Angle86.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.30 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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