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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2026-02-26
Time: 14:06:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-02-26 14:11:00 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260571406179_e20260571408552_c20260571409040.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260571401179_e20260571403552_c20260571404058.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 8
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Winkler County, TX
NWS WFO Midland/Odessa TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 14:07:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.807501°, -103.237221°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Winkler County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power42.61 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventOil/Gas
Event Priority Ranking5
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.50 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)11.62 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)16.44 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)4.62 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.53 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.49 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.91 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)12.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.97
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.58
Maximum Radiative Power42.61 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 82.30°
Mean Glint Angle123.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Karnes County, TX
NWS WFO Austin/San Antonio TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 14:07:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 28.935833°, -97.868332°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Karnes County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.01 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventOil/Gas
Event Priority Ranking5
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)293.13 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.73 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.54 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)0.35 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.59 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.51 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.31 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.80 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 Power6.01 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 42.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 77.00°
Mean Glint Angle113.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Highlands County, FL
NWS WFO Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 14:07:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 27.276112°, -81.240280°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Highlands County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power219.71 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)320.63 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)25.29 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)22.68 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)35.01 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)29.40 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)24.10 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)36.20 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)21.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.96
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.69
Maximum Radiative Power84.50 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 32.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 62.90°
Mean Glint Angle86.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 19.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Glades County, FL
NWS WFO Miami FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 14:07:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 26.796667°, -81.021942°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Glades County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power532.38 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)341.06 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)42.88 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)13.73 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)54.46 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)48.71 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)41.22 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.78 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)43.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder1.00
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.92
Maximum Radiative Power306.40 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 32.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 62.40°
Mean Glint Angle85.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 18.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Hendry County, FL
NWS WFO Miami FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 14:07:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 26.688055°, -80.994446°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Hendry County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power88.07 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)314.10 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)15.80 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.03 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)28.10 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)23.03 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.73 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.91 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)18.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.91
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.87
Maximum Radiative Power53.96 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 32.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 62.40°
Mean Glint Angle84.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 9.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Hendry County, FL
NWS WFO Miami FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 14:07:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 26.689444°, -81.139725°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Hendry County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power137.19 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk (Detection is near a solar farm)
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)322.26 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)25.38 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)10.84 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)36.19 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)32.52 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)24.88 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.07 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)26.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.70
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.96
Maximum Radiative Power91.13 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 32.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 62.50°
Mean Glint Angle85.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 9.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Hendry County, FL
NWS WFO Miami FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 14:07:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 26.579445°, -80.904724°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Hendry County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power235.77 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)327.96 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)30.55 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)13.27 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)41.12 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)37.47 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)29.84 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.14 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)28.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.81
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.81
Maximum Radiative Power235.77 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 31.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 62.30°
Mean Glint Angle84.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 18.80 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/Time2026-02-26 14:08:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.844166°, -82.744446°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power17.39 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.44 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.33 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.30 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.79 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.89 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.14 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.88 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.62
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.97
Maximum Radiative Power8.95 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 28.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 62.10°
Mean Glint Angle82.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 9.10 km2
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