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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2026-02-20
Time: 19:56:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-02-20 20:01:09 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260511956174_e20260511958547_c20260511959038.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260511951174_e20260511953547_c20260511954047.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 8
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NE
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Valley County, NE
NWS WFO Hastings NE
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 19:56:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.553333°, -98.951111°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Valley County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power44.73 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)292.18 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)23.22 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)21.65 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)25.49 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)26.89 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.94 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)28.07 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)9.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.70
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.92
Maximum Radiative Power44.73 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 54.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 55.00°
Mean Glint Angle93.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OH
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Jefferson County, OH
NWS WFO Pittsburgh PA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 19:56:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 40.317780°, -80.611664°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Jefferson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.36 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)290.80 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.82 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.25 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.25 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.26 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.91 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.05 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.44
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power4.36 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 60.90°
Mean Glint Angle95.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Henry County, MO
NWS WFO Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 19:56:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.455833°, -93.677223°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Henry County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power28.65 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.07 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)10.78 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.54 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)23.64 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.66 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.72 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.89 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)9.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.47
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.87
Maximum Radiative Power28.65 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 53.80°
Mean Glint Angle87.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Greene County, MO
NWS WFO Springfield MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 19:56:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.258057°, -93.139168°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Greene County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.19 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.70 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.38 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.96 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.20 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.45 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.69 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.49 K
Similar Pixel Count9
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.78
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.71
Maximum Radiative Power8.19 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 52.90°
Mean Glint Angle85.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.90 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 19:58:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.762777°, -80.235832°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.13 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.90 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.70 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.29 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)5.86 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.41 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.45 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.60 K
Similar Pixel Count13
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.68
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.92
Maximum Radiative Power14.13 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 48.60°
Mean Glint Angle64.80°
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 (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 19:58:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.521389°, -83.365837°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power132.95 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)319.17 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)16.12 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)10.57 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.38 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)35.90 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.37 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.31 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)11.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.07
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.44
Maximum Radiative Power82.68 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 28.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 46.30°
Mean Glint Angle61.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 9.10 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/Time2026-02-20 19:58:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.609167°, -78.547775°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.78 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)312.48 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.51 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.79 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.19 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.35 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.72 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.88 K
Similar Pixel Count11
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.82
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.90
Maximum Radiative Power13.78 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 25.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 49.00°
Mean Glint Angle64.50°
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 Cuba
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 19:58:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.162222°, -78.279999°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power17.61 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)313.50 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.52 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.30 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.26 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.09 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.54 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.31 K
Similar Pixel Count10
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.64
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power17.61 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 25.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 49.00°
Mean Glint Angle64.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.80 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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