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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2026-02-26
Time: 17:31:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-02-26 17:36:14 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260571731179_e20260571733552_c20260571734053.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260571726179_e20260571728552_c20260571729044.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 10
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MT
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Meagher County, MT
NWS WFO Great Falls MT
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 17:31:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 46.569721°, -110.861115°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Meagher County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power39.85 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.95 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)10.57 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.96 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)22.61 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.02 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.09 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.10 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)9.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.80
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.98
Maximum Radiative Power39.85 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 64.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 62.30°
Mean Glint Angle125.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 9.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Menard County, IL
NWS WFO Lincoln IL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 17:31:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.938332°, -89.784447°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Menard County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power43.00 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.55 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)9.93 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.00 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)28.58 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)30.10 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.67 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.17 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.50
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.78
Maximum Radiative Power43.00 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 50.00°
Mean Glint Angle98.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Jackson County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 17:31:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.498611°, -95.711670°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Jackson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power157.35 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)316.54 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)14.43 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)12.68 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)29.20 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)25.25 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.49 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.28 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)13.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.49
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power100.44 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 50.90°
Mean Glint Angle101.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 18.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Washington County, IL
NWS WFO St Louis MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 17:31:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.416943°, -89.212776°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Washington County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.53 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.47 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.73 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.16 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.35 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.23 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.63 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.39 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.57
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.53 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 48.40°
Mean Glint Angle95.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Sumner County, KS
NWS WFO Wichita KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 17:31:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.409168°, -97.690002°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Sumner County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power24.93 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)5.86 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.91 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.01 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.03 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.77 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.32 K
Similar Pixel Count8
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.54
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power24.93 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 49.50°
Mean Glint Angle98.60°
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) Sumner County, KS
NWS WFO Wichita KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 17:31:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.142223°, -97.486389°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Sumner County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power26.73 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)311.12 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.22 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.49 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.63 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.13 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.97 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.85 K
Similar Pixel Count7
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.67
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power26.73 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 49.20°
Mean Glint Angle97.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OK
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Grant County, OK
NWS WFO Norman OK
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 17:31:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.658333°, -97.573608°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Grant County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.15 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.13 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.50 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.20 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.96 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.48 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.00 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.83 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.82
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.15 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 48.80°
Mean Glint Angle97.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NM
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Socorro County, NM
NWS WFO Albuquerque NM
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 17:32:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.218056°, -106.908058°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Socorro County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power21.43 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)313.37 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.88 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.27 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.95 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.94 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.51 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.66 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.82
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power21.43 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 50.50°
Mean Glint Angle102.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Jefferson County, FL
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 17:32:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.405001°, -83.877502°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Jefferson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power23.91 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.48 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.23 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.21 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.05 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.92 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.81 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.40 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.47
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power23.91 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 36.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 39.70°
Mean Glint Angle76.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 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 17:33:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.788334°, -80.976112°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power16.64 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)318.09 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.95 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.61 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.95 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.30 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.77 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.13 K
Similar Pixel Count18
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.58
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.71
Maximum Radiative Power16.64 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 31.90°
Mean Glint Angle59.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
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