Next Generation Fire System (NGFS) - Experimental ; CIMSS

Date:	2026-02-24
Time:	19:00:55
Production Date and Time:	2026-02-24 19:01:43 UTC
Primary Instrument:	GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id:	666
Location/orbit:	GEO
L1 File:	OR_ABI-L1b-RadM2-M6C14_G19_s20260551900556_e20260551901014_c20260551901066.nc
L1 File(s) - Temporal	OR_ABI-L1b-RadM2-M6C14_G19_s20260551858556_e20260551859014_c20260551859084.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts:	8

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	AL
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Cleburne County, AL
NWS WFO	Birmingham AL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-24 19:01:00UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	33.834721°, -85.514168°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Cleburne County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	12.32 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	292.55 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	999.99 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	-999.00 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	12.61 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	9.66 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	999.99 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	-999.00 K
Similar Pixel Count	16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.30 K
Image Interval	2.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.00
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.00
Maximum Radiative Power	6.66 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	41.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	46.40°
Mean Glint Angle	80.80°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	10.60 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	GA
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Jasper County, GA
NWS WFO	Peachtree City GA
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-24 19:01:01UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	33.443890°, -83.751945°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Jasper County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	5.64 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	294.11 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.81 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	1.99 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	13.12 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	8.71 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.84 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.57 K
Similar Pixel Count	19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.90 K
Image Interval	2.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.50
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	5.64 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	40.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	46.60°
Mean Glint Angle	80.30°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.20 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m SCs-GAe-FLn_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	AL
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Tallapoosa County, AL
NWS WFO	Birmingham AL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-24 19:01:00UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	33.026390°, -85.900002°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Tallapoosa County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	20.22 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	298.26 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	8.53 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	6.40 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	16.31 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	18.83 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	9.12 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	10.89 K
Similar Pixel Count	3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.20 K
Image Interval	2.00 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	20.22 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	40.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	45.50°
Mean Glint Angle	79.10°
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)	GA
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Troup County, GA
NWS WFO	Peachtree City GA
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-24 19:01:00UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	32.937778°, -84.979721°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Troup County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	3.80 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	293.80 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.84 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	1.83 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	11.87 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	8.74 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	1.96 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.15 K
Similar Pixel Count	25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.60 K
Image Interval	2.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.85
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	3.80 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	39.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	45.70°
Mean Glint Angle	79.10°
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)	GA
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Bulloch County, GA
NWS WFO	Charleston SC
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-24 19:01:01UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	32.514168°, -81.837502°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Bulloch County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	45.72 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	299.49 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	6.18 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	4.16 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	17.79 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	12.89 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.60 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.37 K
Similar Pixel Count	4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	4.40 K
Image Interval	2.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.73
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	12.96 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	38.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	46.40°
Mean Glint Angle	79.00°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	20.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	SCs-GAe-FLn_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	GA
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Tattnall County, GA
NWS WFO	Charleston SC
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-24 19:01:01UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	32.209999°, -82.032219°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Tattnall County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	6.80 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	298.22 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	4.83 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	4.27 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	15.35 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	10.56 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.62 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.71 K
Similar Pixel Count	11
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.20 K
Image Interval	2.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.94
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.69
Maximum Radiative Power	6.80 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	38.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	46.10°
Mean Glint Angle	78.30°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.10 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	SCs-GAe-FLn_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	GA
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Appling County, GA
NWS WFO	Jacksonville FL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-24 19:01:01UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	31.836666°, -82.153336°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Appling County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	3.98 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	295.19 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.37 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.25 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	12.34 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	8.42 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.37 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.35 K
Similar Pixel Count	16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.30 K
Image Interval	2.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.88
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	3.98 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	38.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	45.70°
Mean Glint Angle	77.50°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.10 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	SCs-GAe-FLn_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	AL
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Pike County, AL
NWS WFO	Birmingham AL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-24 19:01:00UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	31.822500°, -85.886948°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Pike County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	6.33 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	295.62 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.92 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.50 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	11.80 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	9.78 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.43 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.66 K
Similar Pixel Count	25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.80 K
Image Interval	2.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.76
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.99
Maximum Radiative Power	6.33 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	39.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	44.40°
Mean Glint Angle	76.60°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.10 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m
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