Next Generation Fire System (NGFS) - Experimental ; CIMSS

Date:	2026-02-23
Time:	20:51:17
Production Date and Time:	2026-02-23 20:56:09 UTC
Primary Instrument:	GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id:	666
Location/orbit:	GEO
L1 File:	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260542051177_e20260542053550_c20260542054034.nc
L1 File(s) - Temporal	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260542046177_e20260542048550_c20260542049056.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts:	10

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	AR
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Izard County, AR
NWS WFO	Little Rock AR
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-23 20:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	36.139446°, -91.688614°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Izard County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	3.38 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	286.51 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	1.93 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.30 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	12.88 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.38 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	1.98 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.60 K
Similar Pixel Count	18
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.70 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.44
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.97
Maximum Radiative Power	3.38 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	45.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	58.40°
Mean Glint Angle	79.90°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.70 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MOsw-KSe-OKe-ARnw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	MS
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Humphreys County, MS
NWS WFO	Jackson MS
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-23 20:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	33.202499°, -90.432777°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Humphreys County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	10.24 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	294.00 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.35 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	1.62 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	16.67 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	10.19 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.50 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.08 K
Similar Pixel Count	6
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.30 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.36
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.92
Maximum Radiative Power	10.24 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	42.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	57.10°
Mean Glint Angle	75.70°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.40 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m TXe-LA-ARs_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	MS
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Hinds County, MS
NWS WFO	Jackson MS
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-23 20:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	32.490276°, -90.517502°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Hinds County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	5.45 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	289.34 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.33 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.06 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	12.37 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.59 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.94 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.84 K
Similar Pixel Count	3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.90 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.22
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	5.45 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	41.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	56.60°
Mean Glint Angle	74.40°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.30 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m TXe-LA-ARs_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	AL
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Dallas County, AL
NWS WFO	Birmingham AL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-23 20:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	32.291111°, -87.038887°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Dallas County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	5.83 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Red Flag Warning (NWS)
Event Priority Ranking	1
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	288.12 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.26 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	3.24 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	11.80 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.22 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.39 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	8.13 K
Similar Pixel Count	1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.20 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.41
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	5.83 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	39.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	58.70°
Mean Glint Angle	76.50°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.20 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	TX
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Bosque County, TX
NWS WFO	Fort Worth TX
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-23 20:52:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	32.121113°, -97.536110°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Bosque County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	7.52 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	298.82 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.94 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	1.92 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	13.08 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	7.24 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.73 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.16 K
Similar Pixel Count	6
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	3.00 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.63
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	7.52 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	44.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	52.20°
Mean Glint Angle	70.80°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.60 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	TXe-LA-ARs_750_m TXw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	FL
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Escambia County, FL
NWS WFO	Mobile AL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-23 20:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	30.510000°, -87.348610°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Escambia County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	6.34 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Elevated Fire Risk (NWS/SPC) and Red Flag Warning (NWS)
Event Priority Ranking	1
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	291.85 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.91 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.02 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	11.86 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.15 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.75 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.56 K
Similar Pixel Count	1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	2.50 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.53
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	6.34 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	38.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	57.40°
Mean Glint Angle	73.40°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.10 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	LA
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Jefferson Davis Parish, LA
NWS WFO	Lake Charles LA
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-23 20:52:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	30.226389°, -92.717224°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Jefferson Davis Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	10.76 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Red Flag Warning (NWS)
Event Priority Ranking	1
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	298.09 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	5.23 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	4.41 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	15.57 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	8.53 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.53 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.39 K
Similar Pixel Count	4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	2.80 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.86
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.87
Maximum Radiative Power	10.76 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	40.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	53.70°
Mean Glint Angle	69.30°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.20 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	TXe-LA-ARs_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	LA
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Vermilion Parish, LA
NWS WFO	Lake Charles LA
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-23 20:52:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	30.073889°, -92.134445°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Vermilion Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	6.81 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Elevated Fire Risk (NWS/SPC) and Red Flag Warning (NWS)
Event Priority Ranking	1
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	297.87 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.91 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.15 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	15.91 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	7.89 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.62 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.15 K
Similar Pixel Count	20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.60 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.58
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.97
Maximum Radiative Power	6.81 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	39.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	53.90°
Mean Glint Angle	69.40°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.20 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	TXe-LA-ARs_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	Tamaulipas
Country/Countries	Mexico
County/Locality(s)	Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Tamaulipas
NWS WFO	N/A
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-23 20:52:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	26.182222°, -98.597778°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	23.34 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	315.12 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	7.15 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	8.80 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	20.68 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	16.62 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.56 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	15.25 K
Similar Pixel Count	0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	4.50 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.98
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	23.34 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	40.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	47.20°
Mean Glint Angle	59.90°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.20 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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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 Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-23 20:53:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	22.582777°, -80.965553°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	11.78 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	301.47 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	4.34 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	1.70 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	10.04 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	8.74 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.51 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.25 K
Similar Pixel Count	3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	2.60 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.45
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	11.78 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	27.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	57.70°
Mean Glint Angle	67.90°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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