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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2026-02-26
Time: 19:31:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-02-26 19:36:14 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260571931179_e20260571933552_c20260571934056.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260571926179_e20260571928553_c20260571929051.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 9
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NE
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) York County, NE
NWS WFO Hastings NE
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 19:31:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.004166°, -97.441109°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • York County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.54 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.25 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.91 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.31 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.74 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.92 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.17 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.11 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.88
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.54 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.30°
Mean Glint Angle92.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NE
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Nemaha County, NE
NWS WFO Omaha/Valley NE
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 19:31:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 40.371113°, -95.651947°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Nemaha County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.95 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.64 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.77 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.30 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.55 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.38 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.86 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.52 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.12
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power12.95 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 51.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.10°
Mean Glint Angle91.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Brown County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 19:31:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.962502°, -95.745277°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Brown County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power72.96 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.30 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.54 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.38 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)22.51 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.31 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.09 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.44 K
Similar Pixel Count6
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.80
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power21.19 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 51.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 50.70°
Mean Glint Angle90.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 25.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) CA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Modoc County, CA
NWS WFO Reno NV
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 19:31:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.357498°, -120.071663°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Modoc County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power232.46 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)311.20 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)23.66 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.19 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)27.45 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)34.66 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)23.37 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.52 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)34.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.49
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.59
Maximum Radiative Power132.49 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 66.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.40°
Mean Glint Angle105.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 19.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Chariton County, MO
NWS WFO Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 19:31:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.312222°, -92.979164°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Saline County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power71.27 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.75 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)9.55 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.39 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)23.53 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.91 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.98 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.90 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)11.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.01
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power44.93 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 50.80°
Mean Glint Angle88.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OK
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Pittsburg County, OK
NWS WFO Tulsa OK
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 19:32:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.826389°, -95.686386°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Pittsburg County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.27 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.51 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.71 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.73 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.61 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.77 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.29 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.30 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.66
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.27 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.90°
Mean Glint Angle80.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Atascosa County, TX
NWS WFO Austin/San Antonio TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 19:32:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 28.708055°, -98.425278°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Atascosa County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power95.03 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventOil/Gas
Event Priority Ranking5
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)333.13 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)13.54 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)15.10 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)28.18 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)25.46 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.03 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)33.88 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)13.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.29
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power95.03 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 42.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 39.30°
Mean Glint Angle69.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.40 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 (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 19:33:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.626112°, -81.247498°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power280.95 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)329.64 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)17.72 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.66 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)28.26 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)30.90 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.10 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.26 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)11.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.92
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.76
Maximum Radiative Power81.05 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.10°
Mean Glint Angle59.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 18.00 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/Time2026-02-26 19:33:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.604445°, -81.106392°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power73.95 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)325.93 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)17.98 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.27 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)24.07 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)30.53 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.48 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.41 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)16.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.47
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.12
Maximum Radiative Power73.95 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.20°
Mean Glint Angle60.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
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