Next Generation Fire System (NGFS) - Experimental ; CIMSS

Date:	2026-02-20
Time:	19:06:17
Production Date and Time:	2026-02-20 19:11:14 UTC
Primary Instrument:	GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id:	666
Location/orbit:	GEO
L1 File:	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260511906174_e20260511908547_c20260511909042.nc
L1 File(s) - Temporal	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260511901174_e20260511903547_c20260511903599.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Notifications:	11

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	KS
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Rooks County, KS
NWS WFO	Hastings NE
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-20 19:06:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	39.285278°, -99.443054°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):	Rooks County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	35.44 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	303.61 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	10.61 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	14.71 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	22.69 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	22.12 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	10.37 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	13.22 K
Similar Pixel Count	0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	7.60 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.84
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	35.44 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	52.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	50.70°
Mean Glint Angle	94.50°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	6.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	KSsw-COse-OKw-TXnw_750_m SDs-NE-COne-KSnw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	OH
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Adams County, OH
NWS WFO	Wilmington OH
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-20 19:06:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	38.763889°, -83.587219°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):	Adams County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	4.72 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	293.50 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.08 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.55 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	13.56 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	7.73 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.02 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	7.84 K
Similar Pixel Count	25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.50 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.47
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.95
Maximum Radiative Power	4.72 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	46.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	53.20°
Mean Glint Angle	92.40°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.80 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	WV-KYe-VAw-NCw-TNe-SCn_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	MO
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Callaway County, MO
NWS WFO	St Louis MO
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-20 19:06:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	38.865555°, -91.709724°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):	Callaway County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	7.67 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	292.23 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.12 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	3.13 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	15.20 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	11.06 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.27 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.79 K
Similar Pixel Count	15
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.50 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.47
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.99
Maximum Radiative Power	7.67 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	48.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	51.20°
Mean Glint Angle	91.90°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	6.00 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MOsw-KSe-OKe-ARnw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	KS
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Morris County, KS
NWS WFO	Topeka KS
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-20 19:06:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	38.788334°, -96.737778°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):	Morris County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	6.74 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	292.87 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.41 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.20 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	14.79 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	11.94 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.49 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.02 K
Similar Pixel Count	25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	2.30 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.50
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	6.74 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	50.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	50.40°
Mean Glint Angle	92.70°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	6.30 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MOsw-KSe-OKe-ARnw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	TN
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Marshall County, TN
NWS WFO	Nashville TN
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-20 19:07:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	35.530556°, -86.737221°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):	Marshall County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	25.04 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	302.31 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	5.23 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	7.10 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	16.74 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	12.40 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.62 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	10.14 K
Similar Pixel Count	4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	5.00 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.24
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	25.04 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	43.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	49.30°
Mean Glint Angle	85.30°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	11.00 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	ILs-INs-KYw-TNw-_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	TX
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Bowie County, TX
NWS WFO	Shreveport LA
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-20 19:07:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	33.409721°, -94.173058°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):	Bowie County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	8.96 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	299.24 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.62 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.03 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	13.18 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	12.15 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.27 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.02 K
Similar Pixel Count	24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.10 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.75
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	8.96 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	44.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	45.50°
Mean Glint Angle	81.40°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.60 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	TXe-LA-ARs_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	AL
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Pickens County, AL
NWS WFO	Birmingham AL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-20 19:07:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	33.071110°, -88.014168°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):	Pickens County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	7.92 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	302.65 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.61 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	3.64 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	14.68 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	12.29 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.84 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.81 K
Similar Pixel Count	25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.60 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.67
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	7.92 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	41.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	46.60°
Mean Glint Angle	80.20°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.30 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m
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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 Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-20 19:08:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	22.615833°, -79.731110°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	6.55 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	309.16 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.06 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	1.56 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	6.54 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	10.20 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.62 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	1.87 K
Similar Pixel Count	25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.60 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.74
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.93
Maximum Radiative Power	6.55 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	27.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	40.90°
Mean Glint Angle	61.70°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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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 Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-20 19:08:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	22.523333°, -83.567223°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	24.39 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	315.42 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	5.65 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.23 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	11.84 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	16.10 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.41 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.86 K
Similar Pixel Count	13
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	5.10 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.62
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	24.39 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	28.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	38.80°
Mean Glint Angle	59.50°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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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 Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-20 19:08:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	22.083611°, -79.907776°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	7.29 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	309.07 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.35 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	1.06 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	6.29 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	9.90 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.27 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	1.43 K
Similar Pixel Count	19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	2.40 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.64
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	7.29 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	26.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	40.40°
Mean Glint Angle	60.50°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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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 Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-20 19:08:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	21.384445°, -78.226944°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	13.41 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	316.73 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	5.95 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	4.40 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	11.41 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	14.48 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.99 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.20 K
Similar Pixel Count	20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	2.10 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.93
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.96
Maximum Radiative Power	13.41 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	25.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	40.80°
Mean Glint Angle	60.30°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.40 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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