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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2026-02-20
Time: 20:26:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-02-20 20:31:05 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260512026174_e20260512028547_c20260512029039.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260512021174_e20260512023547_c20260512024029.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 7
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MT
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lewis and Clark County, MT
NWS WFO Great Falls MT
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 20:26:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 46.746387°, -111.843330°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Lewis and Clark County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power41.41 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk, Known Incident: Favorite Gulch Piles RX (HIGH, tdiff=0.97071 days, Point)
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)286.51 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)15.08 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.53 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.12 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.22 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.34 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.53 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)10.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.92
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.96
Maximum Radiative Power41.41 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 64.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 58.90°
Mean Glint Angle100.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 9.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Carroll County, MO
NWS WFO Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 20:26:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.594444°, -93.302498°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Carroll County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.66 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)292.55 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.45 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.10 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.27 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.53 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.49 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.56 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.47
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power12.66 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 57.90°
Mean Glint Angle87.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Bates County, MO
NWS WFO Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 20:26:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.321667°, -94.335556°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Bates County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.48 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.36 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.45 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.21 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.44 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.39 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.10 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.80 K
Similar Pixel Count14
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.69
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power9.48 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 56.40°
Mean Glint Angle85.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Tate County, MS
NWS WFO Memphis TN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 20:27:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.598888°, -90.092224°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Tate County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power46.11 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.95 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)14.67 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)10.06 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)23.99 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)23.16 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.17 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.18 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.87
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.86
Maximum Radiative Power46.11 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 55.50°
Mean Glint Angle79.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AZ
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Coconino County, AZ
NWS WFO Flagstaff AZ
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 20:27:18UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.950001°, -111.603058°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Coconino County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power49.54 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)288.92 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)13.01 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.60 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.07 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.05 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.26 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.91 K
Similar Pixel Count5
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.69
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.88
Maximum Radiative Power26.11 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 56.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.50°
Mean Glint Angle81.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 14.40 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 20:28:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.808056°, -80.857224°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power18.22 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.79 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.40 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.71 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.38 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.49 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.49 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.75 K
Similar Pixel Count17
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.46
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.92
Maximum Radiative Power18.22 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 53.60°
Mean Glint Angle66.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Pánuco, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-20 20:28:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.055277°, -98.258614°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Pánuco (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power2.52 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)312.94 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.49 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.30 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.94 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.42 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.15 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.99 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.00 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 Power2.52 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 36.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 41.30°
Mean Glint Angle54.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 km2
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