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Wildfire Alert Report

Date: 2026-02-26
Time: 21:31:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-02-26 21:36:15 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260572131179_e20260572133552_c20260572134057.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260572126179_e20260572128553_c20260572129044.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 7
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Sangamon County, IL
NWS WFO Lincoln IL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 21:31:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.686668°, -89.567223°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Sangamon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.51 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)295.62 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.04 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.66 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.26 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.49 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.61 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.51 K
Similar Pixel Count7
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.41
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.88
Maximum Radiative Power15.51 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 67.20°
Mean Glint Angle84.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Christian County, IL
NWS WFO Lincoln IL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 21:31:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.465832°, -89.436386°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Christian County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.14 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.42 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.23 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.48 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.54 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.88 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.56 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.72 K
Similar Pixel Count6
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.58
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power15.14 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 67.20°
Mean Glint Angle84.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) UT
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Millard County, UT
NWS WFO Salt Lake City UT
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 21:31:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.407501°, -112.608612°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Millard County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power18.52 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.78 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.49 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.01 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.18 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.35 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.30 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.26 K
Similar Pixel Count20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.50
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.95
Maximum Radiative Power18.52 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 60.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 54.60°
Mean Glint Angle77.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Harper County, KS
NWS WFO Wichita KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 21:31:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.155834°, -97.807777°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Harper County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power17.59 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.54 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.38 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.64 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.59 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.31 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.69 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.64 K
Similar Pixel Count17
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.87
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.79 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 60.60°
Mean Glint Angle75.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AR
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Poinsett County, AR
NWS WFO Memphis TN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 21:32:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.578888°, -90.575836°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Poinsett County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power19.31 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.36 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.35 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.76 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.40 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.95 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.10 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.48 K
Similar Pixel Count19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.67
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.86
Maximum Radiative Power19.31 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 44.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 64.20°
Mean Glint Angle77.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Tamaulipas
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Reynosa, Tamaulipas
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-26 21:32:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 25.631111°, -98.227219°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Reynosa (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power41.81 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)326.20 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.44 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.01 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)22.80 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.06 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.51 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.22 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.89
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power41.81 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 53.10°
Mean Glint Angle57.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 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 21:33:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.626667°, -81.347504°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power19.58 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.33 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.66 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.99 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.76 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.99 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.79 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.48 K
Similar Pixel Count5
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.53
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.45
Maximum Radiative Power19.58 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 65.20°
Mean Glint Angle71.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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