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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2026-02-21
Time: 21:26:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-02-21 21:31:03 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260522126175_e20260522128548_c20260522129041.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260522121175_e20260522123548_c20260522124026.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) Loup County, NE
NWS WFO North Platte NE
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-21 21:26:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.748333°, -99.443336°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Loup County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.77 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)282.57 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)9.27 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.56 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.23 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.86 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.52 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.54 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.44
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.31
Maximum Radiative Power14.77 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 54.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 63.50°
Mean Glint Angle84.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Jackson County, IL
NWS WFO Paducah KY
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-21 21:26:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.949444°, -89.429443°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Jackson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.04 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)286.51 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.88 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.70 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.15 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.43 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.41 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.18 K
Similar Pixel Count7
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.81
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power6.04 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 66.80°
Mean Glint Angle83.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AR
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Perry County, AR
NWS WFO Little Rock AR
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-21 21:27:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.933613°, -93.069725°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Perry County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power39.83 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)295.86 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)12.89 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.70 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.95 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)26.65 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.85 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.01 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.67
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.93
Maximum Radiative Power39.83 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 62.60°
Mean Glint Angle76.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Gillespie County, TX
NWS WFO Austin/San Antonio TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-21 21:27:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.234722°, -98.748337°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Gillespie County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power111.38 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventElevated Fire Risk (NWS/SPC) and Red Flag Warning (NWS)
Event Priority Ranking1
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)315.52 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)18.91 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)20.39 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)29.40 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)25.77 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.87 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.19 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)13.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.26
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.22
Maximum Radiative Power70.19 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 55.90°
Mean Glint Angle66.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 11.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Chihuahua
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Namiquipa, Chihuahua
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-21 21:27:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 29.064167°, -107.520279°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Namiquipa (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.43 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)4.40 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.34 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.00 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.50 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.13 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.57 K
Similar Pixel Count20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.98
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.65
Maximum Radiative Power12.43 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 49.70°
Mean Glint Angle62.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 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/Time2026-02-21 21:28:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.312778°, -80.493889°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power24.66 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.32 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.78 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.71 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)5.37 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.83 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.91 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.12 K
Similar Pixel Count8
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.90 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 Power12.72 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 65.50°
Mean Glint Angle72.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 9.00 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/Time2026-02-21 21:28:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.297501°, -83.550552°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power25.48 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)311.00 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.73 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.05 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.38 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.61 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.82 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.33 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.58
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.10
Maximum Radiative Power25.48 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 63.00°
Mean Glint Angle68.50°
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) Pueblo Viejo, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-21 21:28:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.089722°, -97.996948°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Pueblo Viejo (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power16.27 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.58 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.86 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.54 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.29 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.75 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.98 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.53 K
Similar Pixel Count12
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.91
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.68
Maximum Radiative Power16.27 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 36.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.40°
Mean Glint Angle53.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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