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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2026-02-26
Time: 19:46:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-02-26 19:51:11 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260571946179_e20260571948552_c20260571949042.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260571941179_e20260571943552_c20260571944060.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 7
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) PA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Butler County, PA
NWS WFO Pittsburgh PA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 19:46:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 40.944168°, -79.716942°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Butler County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.86 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)287.93 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.66 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.68 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.21 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.82 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.01 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.64 K
Similar Pixel Count11
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)7.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.38
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power9.86 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 58.80°
Mean Glint Angle95.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Ralls County, MO
NWS WFO St Louis MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 19:46:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.508888°, -91.658607°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Ralls County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power20.11 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.38 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.90 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.19 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.80 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.52 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.88 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.91 K
Similar Pixel Count7
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.04
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power20.11 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 52.60°
Mean Glint Angle88.30°
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) Douglas County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 19:46:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.030556°, -95.465836°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Douglas County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power32.88 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.04 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.49 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.61 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.71 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.51 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.08 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.01 K
Similar Pixel Count11
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.19
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power18.33 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 50.90°
Mean Glint Angle87.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Johnson County, MO
NWS WFO Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 19:46:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.615555°, -93.700836°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Johnson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.31 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.07 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.34 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.89 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.24 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.47 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.91 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.28 K
Similar Pixel Count12
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.81
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.94
Maximum Radiative Power13.31 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.10°
Mean Glint Angle86.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) White County, IL
NWS WFO Paducah KY
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 19:46:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.016666°, -88.029999°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • White County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.97 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)298.43 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.69 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.40 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.99 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.20 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.59 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.56 K
Similar Pixel Count19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.08
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.97 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 52.70°
Mean Glint Angle86.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Nuevo León
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) General Escobedo, Nuevo León
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 19:47:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 25.847778°, -100.367500°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • General Escobedo (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.22 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)322.41 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.58 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.88 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.26 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.91 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.47 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.39 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.61
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.76
Maximum Radiative Power15.22 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.20°
Mean Glint Angle63.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 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 19:48:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.150555°, -80.684998°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.07 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)312.89 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.40 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.42 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.40 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.75 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.89 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.08 K
Similar Pixel Count15
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.80
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.79
Maximum Radiative Power11.07 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.70°
Mean Glint Angle60.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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