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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2026-02-20
Time: 20:01:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-02-20 20:06:16 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260512001174_e20260512003547_c20260512004038.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260511956174_e20260511958547_c20260511959038.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 13
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Woodbury County, IA
NWS WFO Sioux Falls SD
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 20:01:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 42.299999°, -95.949165°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Woodbury County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.03 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)290.17 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.97 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.59 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)21.83 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.33 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.68 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.58 K
Similar Pixel Count15
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.52
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power13.03 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 53.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 56.90°
Mean Glint Angle94.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NE
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Greeley County, NE
NWS WFO Hastings NE
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 20:01:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.727501°, -98.428886°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Greeley County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power21.27 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)283.11 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)13.54 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)14.34 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.68 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.65 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.63 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)25.57 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.52
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.76
Maximum Radiative Power21.27 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 54.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 55.60°
Mean Glint Angle93.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Moniteau County, MO
NWS WFO St Louis MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 20:01:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.583332°, -92.811668°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Moniteau County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.28 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.16 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.27 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.58 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.80 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.19 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.30 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.31 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.70 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 Power11.28 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 54.70°
Mean Glint Angle87.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Anderson County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 20:01:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.297222°, -95.083611°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Anderson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power21.28 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.24 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.99 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.03 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)20.67 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.59 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.02 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.43 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.52
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power21.28 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 53.60°
Mean Glint Angle86.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TN
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Robertson County, TN
NWS WFO Nashville TN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 20:01:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.468334°, -86.998055°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Robertson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.15 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.65 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.47 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.86 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.43 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.86 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.19 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.08 K
Similar Pixel Count15
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.66
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power15.15 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 44.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 55.40°
Mean Glint Angle85.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 11.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AR
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Crittenden County, AR
NWS WFO Memphis TN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 20:02:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.301945°, -90.488052°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Crittenden County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power29.13 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.69 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)9.76 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)12.18 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.36 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.18 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.26 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.07 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.39
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power29.13 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 44.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 52.80°
Mean Glint Angle81.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Tom Green County, TX
NWS WFO San Angelo TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 20:02:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.398056°, -100.160835°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Tom Green County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power26.15 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)311.43 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.34 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.70 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.24 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.85 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.04 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.88 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.78
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power26.15 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.60°
Mean Glint Angle74.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Pearl River County, MS
NWS WFO New Orleans LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 20:02:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.974445°, -89.693886°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Pearl River County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power20.14 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.45 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.61 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.14 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.64 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.92 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.98 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.97 K
Similar Pixel Count13
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.41
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.72
Maximum Radiative Power20.14 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 49.60°
Mean Glint Angle73.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 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 (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 20:03:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.642500°, -83.153053°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power22.77 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)314.64 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.88 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.90 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.06 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.26 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.27 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.51 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.70 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 Power22.77 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 28.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.30°
Mean Glint Angle62.20°
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 20:03:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.437778°, -80.798615°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power22.61 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)314.10 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.37 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.10 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.10 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.39 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.78 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.40 K
Similar Pixel Count15
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.50 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 Power22.61 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 48.80°
Mean Glint Angle64.00°
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 20:03:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.138611°, -78.504166°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.89 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.81 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.02 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.86 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)1.14 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.26 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.63 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.97 K
Similar Pixel Count11
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.68
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.89 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 50.30°
Mean Glint Angle66.00°
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 20:03:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.015278°, -78.263336°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power18.92 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.75 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.25 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.08 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.29 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.08 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.67 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.85 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.86
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power18.92 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 50.40°
Mean Glint Angle66.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 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 20:03:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 18.619444°, -69.042221°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power74.05 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)314.79 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)11.97 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.43 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.84 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.06 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.81 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.68 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)9.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.19
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.26
Maximum Radiative Power37.70 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 23.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 55.80°
Mean Glint Angle73.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.70 km2
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