Next Generation Fire System (NGFS) - Experimental ; CIMSS

Date:	2026-02-28
Time:	15:56:18
Production Date and Time:	2026-02-28 16:01:11 UTC
Primary Instrument:	GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id:	666
Location/orbit:	GEO
L1 File:	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260591556181_e20260591558554_c20260591559051.nc
L1 File(s) - Temporal	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260591551181_e20260591553554_c20260591554033.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts:	12

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	NE
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Johnson County, NE
NWS WFO	Omaha/Valley NE
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-28 15:56:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	40.511944°, -96.386948°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Johnson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	73.27 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	309.00 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	20.43 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	24.80 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	27.42 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	33.51 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	19.81 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	16.15 K
Similar Pixel Count	0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	17.80 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.26
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	73.27 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	51.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	61.50°
Mean Glint Angle	111.70°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	6.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MNs-IA-MOnw-NEe_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	MO
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Livingston County, MO
NWS WFO	Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-28 15:56:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	39.869720°, -93.389725°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Livingston County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	263.68 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	313.84 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	21.90 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	23.31 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	31.96 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	31.08 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	20.46 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	27.97 K
Similar Pixel Count	0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	20.10 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.99
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	79.77 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	50.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	59.40°
Mean Glint Angle	107.60°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	24.90 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MNs-IA-MOnw-NEe_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	IL
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Coles County, IL
NWS WFO	Lincoln IL
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-28 15:56:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	39.533333°, -88.003334°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Coles County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	15.91 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	298.95 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	4.16 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.17 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	15.99 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	15.34 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.81 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.68 K
Similar Pixel Count	21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	4.80 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.15
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	15.91 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	47.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	56.40°
Mean Glint Angle	102.20°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	6.00 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	ILs-INs-KYw-TNw-_750_m WIs-ILn-MIw-INn_750_m
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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 Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-28 15:56:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	39.528332°, -95.776108°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Jackson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	12.06 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	295.09 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.82 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	4.62 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	10.55 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	11.38 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.62 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.57 K
Similar Pixel Count	25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	3.30 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.63
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	12.06 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	50.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	60.50°
Mean Glint Angle	109.60°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	12.60 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MNs-IA-MOnw-NEe_750_m MOsw-KSe-OKe-ARnw_750_m
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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 Method	Enhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-28 15:56:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	38.416943°, -89.212776°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Washington County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	37.34 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	307.06 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	11.63 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	16.22 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	22.88 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	20.56 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	10.71 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	16.89 K
Similar Pixel Count	0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	11.80 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.95
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	37.34 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	47.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	56.10°
Mean Glint Angle	101.30°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.90 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	ILs-INs-KYw-TNw-_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	KS
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Harvey County, KS
NWS WFO	Wichita KS
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-28 15:56:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	38.081665°, -97.542778°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Harvey County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	24.09 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	301.15 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.53 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.66 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	11.44 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	12.09 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.58 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.63 K
Similar Pixel Count	24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	3.20 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.55
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	13.22 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	50.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	60.50°
Mean Glint Angle	109.30°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	12.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	KSsw-COse-OKw-TXnw_750_m MOsw-KSe-OKe-ARnw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	KS
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Butler County, KS
NWS WFO	Wichita KS
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-28 15:56:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	37.611668°, -96.945274°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Butler County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	40.77 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	308.79 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	12.25 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	13.29 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	19.38 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	19.69 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	10.81 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	24.40 K
Similar Pixel Count	0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	5.90 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	1.00
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	40.77 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	49.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	59.90°
Mean Glint Angle	107.80°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	6.20 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MOsw-KSe-OKe-ARnw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	AR
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	White County, AR
NWS WFO	Little Rock AR
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-28 15:57:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	35.140835°, -91.757500°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	White County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	24.66 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	303.71 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	6.80 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	6.66 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	14.15 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	14.16 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	7.44 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	12.29 K
Similar Pixel Count	1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	7.50 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.16
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	24.66 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	44.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	55.10°
Mean Glint Angle	98.20°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.60 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MOsw-KSe-OKe-ARnw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	AR
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Yell County, AR
NWS WFO	Little Rock AR
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-28 15:57:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	34.755001°, -93.682777°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Yell County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	5.89 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	297.06 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.07 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.38 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	8.17 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	7.87 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.15 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.24 K
Similar Pixel Count	7
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.50 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.47
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	5.89 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	45.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	56.00°
Mean Glint Angle	99.70°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.70 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MOsw-KSe-OKe-ARnw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	AR
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Arkansas County, AR
NWS WFO	Little Rock AR
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-28 15:57:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	34.437778°, -91.323334°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Arkansas County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	17.31 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	303.68 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	5.56 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	7.30 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	13.67 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	12.32 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.72 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.95 K
Similar Pixel Count	9
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	4.90 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.83
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.86
Maximum Radiative Power	17.31 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	43.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	54.40°
Mean Glint Angle	96.60°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	ILs-INs-KYw-TNw-_750_m MOsw-KSe-OKe-ARnw_750_m MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m TXe-LA-ARs_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	MS
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Hinds County, MS
NWS WFO	Jackson MS
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-28 15:57:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	32.162498°, -90.612503°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Hinds County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	4.24 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	299.33 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	1.71 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.13 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	10.19 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	6.88 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	1.56 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.37 K
Similar Pixel Count	25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.60 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.62
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	4.24 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	41.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	52.30°
Mean Glint Angle	92.10°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.30 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m TXe-LA-ARs_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	MS
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Hancock County, MS
NWS WFO	New Orleans LA
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-02-28 15:57:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	30.392778°, -89.363335°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):	Hancock County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	3.39 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Likely an Urban Source
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	299.41 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	2.36 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.05 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	8.33 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	8.15 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.03 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.83 K
Similar Pixel Count	19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.50 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.70
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.82
Maximum Radiative Power	3.39 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	38.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	50.30°
Mean Glint Angle	87.70°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.10 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MS-AL-GAw-FLw_750_m
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