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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2026-02-21
Time: 21:41:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-02-21 21:46:00 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260522141175_e20260522143548_c20260522144041.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260522136175_e20260522138548_c20260522139040.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 9
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Shelby County, MO
NWS WFO St Louis MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-21 21:41:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.665554°, -92.276108°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Shelby County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.41 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)286.11 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.74 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.69 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.22 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.42 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.33 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.10 K
Similar Pixel Count6
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.93
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.41 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 68.40°
Mean Glint Angle83.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Leavenworth County, KS
NWS WFO Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-21 21:41:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.068054°, -95.054726°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Leavenworth County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power3.79 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)284.86 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.12 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.84 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.98 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.75 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.01 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.82 K
Similar Pixel Count19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.59
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power3.79 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 66.30°
Mean Glint Angle81.20°
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) Ripley County, MO
NWS WFO Paducah KY
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-21 21:41:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.641945°, -90.680275°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Ripley County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.67 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)287.36 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.53 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.37 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.73 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.64 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.24 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.55 K
Similar Pixel Count9
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.58
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power4.85 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 67.60°
Mean Glint Angle80.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 11.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Smith County, TX
NWS WFO Shreveport LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-21 21:42:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.317780°, -95.061668°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Smith County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power17.81 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.70 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.72 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)12.35 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.51 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.73 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.48 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.33 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.76
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power17.81 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 62.20°
Mean Glint Angle71.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Jefferson County, TX
NWS WFO Lake Charles LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-21 21:42:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 29.744167°, -94.154724°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Jefferson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power25.57 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.50 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.59 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)10.66 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.87 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.20 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.56 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.44 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.30 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 Power13.98 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 61.30°
Mean Glint Angle68.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Chihuahua
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Cusihuiriachi, Chihuahua
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-21 21:42:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 28.178612°, -106.883888°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Cusihuiriachi (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power18.56 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.05 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.15 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.46 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.73 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.09 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.76 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.62 K
Similar Pixel Count9
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.62
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.62
Maximum Radiative Power10.20 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.70°
Mean Glint Angle60.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.00 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 21:43:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.650000°, -81.688889°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.14 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.71 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.86 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.71 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.58 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.94 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.37 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.13 K
Similar Pixel Count7
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.71
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.61
Maximum Radiative Power10.14 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 67.80°
Mean Glint Angle73.40°
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 (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-21 21:43:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 19.248888°, -69.656387°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power21.94 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.57 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.62 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.43 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.88 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.94 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.49 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.16 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.56
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.47
Maximum Radiative Power21.94 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 23.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 77.30°
Mean Glint Angle90.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.70 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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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 (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-21 21:43:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 18.658333°, -69.175835°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.08 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.31 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.31 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.59 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.54 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.92 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.87 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.44 K
Similar Pixel Count9
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.74
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.08 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 23.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 77.50°
Mean Glint Angle91.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.30 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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