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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2026-02-20
Time: 18:41:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-02-20 18:46:02 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260511841174_e20260511843547_c20260511844051.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260511836174_e20260511838547_c20260511839048.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 13
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Bourbon County, KS
NWS WFO Springfield MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 18:41:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.733891°, -94.768890°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Bourbon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.12 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.31 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.12 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.54 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.81 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.07 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.96 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.71 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.71
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power5.12 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 49.00°
Mean Glint Angle92.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AR
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Logan County, AR
NWS WFO Little Rock AR
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 18:42:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.176109°, -93.700279°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Logan County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power18.63 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk, Known Incident: RX Huckleberry Flats (HIGH, tdiff=0.15764 days, Point)
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)295.91 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.44 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.51 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.09 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.12 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.02 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.09 K
Similar Pixel Count5
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.43
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power18.63 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 46.50°
Mean Glint Angle86.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AR
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Scott County, AR
NWS WFO Little Rock AR
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 18:42:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.775002°, -94.279167°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Scott County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power31.56 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.56 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)9.90 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.80 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.73 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)23.79 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.39 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.91 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.58
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.78
Maximum Radiative Power31.56 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 46.10°
Mean Glint Angle86.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Cullman County, AL
NWS WFO Huntsville AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 18:42:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.888332°, -86.928886°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Cullman County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.98 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.01 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.98 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.79 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.23 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.98 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.95 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.37 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.50 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 Power5.98 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 46.10°
Mean Glint Angle83.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) LA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lafourche Parish, LA
NWS WFO New Orleans LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 18:42:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 29.601667°, -90.523613°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Lafourche Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power18.30 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.49 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.95 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.28 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.71 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.87 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.70 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.35 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.79
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.93
Maximum Radiative Power18.30 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 41.30°
Mean Glint Angle74.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 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/Time2026-02-20 18:43:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.643055°, -80.808891°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power16.34 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)317.60 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.61 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.50 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.48 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.08 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.07 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.23 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.99
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power16.34 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.40°
Mean Glint Angle60.40°
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/Time2026-02-20 18:43:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.580000°, -83.068336°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.51 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)315.59 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.03 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.47 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.90 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.89 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.77 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.39 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.94
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.79
Maximum Radiative Power13.51 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 28.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 36.40°
Mean Glint Angle59.60°
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/Time2026-02-20 18:43:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.414722°, -80.399170°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.19 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)314.77 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.37 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.20 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)5.95 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.11 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.40 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.40 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.54
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power9.19 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.30°
Mean Glint Angle60.00°
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/Time2026-02-20 18:43:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.377222°, -83.315277°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.66 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)315.34 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.96 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.46 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.96 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.56 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.13 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.68 K
Similar Pixel Count21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.88
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.81
Maximum Radiative Power4.66 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 36.20°
Mean Glint Angle59.10°
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/Time2026-02-20 18:43:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.206112°, -79.853333°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power3.06 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)311.60 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.06 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.06 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.96 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.91 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.49 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.69 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.90 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 Power3.06 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.40°
Mean Glint Angle59.80°
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/Time2026-02-20 18:43:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.956944°, -79.071663°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power45.20 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)322.37 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)13.43 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.24 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.48 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.11 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.39 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.68 K
Similar Pixel Count6
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.65
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.38
Maximum Radiative Power45.20 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.50°
Mean Glint Angle59.70°
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/Time2026-02-20 18:43:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.161388°, -78.103333°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (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)314.33 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.33 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.34 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.08 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.53 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.52 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.65 K
Similar Pixel Count21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.45
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.83
Maximum Radiative Power8.00 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 25.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.30°
Mean Glint Angle58.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.40 km2
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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 (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 18:43:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 18.852501°, -69.729721°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power45.72 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)318.09 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)13.63 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.93 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)20.38 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)27.31 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.64 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.90 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)12.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.84
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.93
Maximum Radiative Power45.72 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 23.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.30°
Mean Glint Angle61.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.30 km2
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