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Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-02-28
Time: 18:01:18
Production Date and Time: 2026-02-28 18:06:11 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260591801181_e20260591803554_c20260591804027.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260591756181_e20260591758554_c20260591759014.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Notifications: 13
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) WY
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Laramie County, WY
NWS WFO Cheyenne WY
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-28 18:01:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.107224°, -104.890831°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Laramie County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power35.05 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventElevated Fire Risk (NWS/SPC) and Red Flag Warning (NWS)
Event Priority Ranking1
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.88 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.33 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.74 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)20.17 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.24 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.48 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.13 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)7.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.40
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power35.05 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 56.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 52.10°
Mean Glint Angle106.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 7.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Montgomery County, IL
NWS WFO St Louis MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-28 18:01:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.168610°, -89.415276°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Montgomery County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power238.68 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)325.91 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)22.91 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)12.15 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)37.99 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)36.07 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.54 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.32 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)24.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.68
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power165.39 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.60°
Mean Glint Angle93.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 17.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) McPherson County, KS
NWS WFO Wichita KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-28 18:01:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.344723°, -97.535278°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • McPherson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.08 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.34 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.76 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.54 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.02 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.36 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.69 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.88 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.70 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 Power12.08 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.70°
Mean Glint Angle96.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Ozark County, MO
NWS WFO Springfield MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-28 18:01:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.643055°, -92.389999°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Ozark County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.07 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.41 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.02 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.92 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.34 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.07 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.84 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.78 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.67
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.07 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.30°
Mean Glint Angle89.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OK
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lincoln County, OK
NWS WFO Norman OK
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-28 18:02:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.670834°, -96.945000°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Lincoln County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power109.35 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)317.77 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)12.78 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)22.06 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.34 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)26.63 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.62 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.00 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)11.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.18
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.36
Maximum Radiative Power62.52 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.00°
Mean Glint Angle90.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 11.90 km2
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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 MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-28 18:02:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.410557°, -91.221107°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Arkansas County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power47.36 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification 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)5.85 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.36 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.18 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.84 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.91 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.60 K
Similar Pixel Count9
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.09
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.57
Maximum Radiative Power24.64 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.90°
Mean Glint Angle84.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 11.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lafayette County, MS
NWS WFO Memphis TN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-28 18:02:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.243332°, -89.590279°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Lafayette County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.79 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.67 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.06 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.85 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.38 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.66 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.33 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.14 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.30
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 42.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.70°
Mean Glint Angle83.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OK
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) McCurtain County, OK
NWS WFO Shreveport LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-28 18:02:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.103333°, -94.656113°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • McCurtain County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power16.37 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.08 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.88 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.95 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.51 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.85 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.42 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.28 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.86
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power16.37 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 43.10°
Mean Glint Angle86.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AR
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Drew County, AR
NWS WFO Little Rock AR
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-28 18:02:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.653332°, -91.928055°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Drew County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.71 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.57 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.79 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.46 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.43 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.75 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.25 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.00 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.83
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power5.71 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.30°
Mean Glint Angle83.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Choctaw County, MS
NWS WFO Jackson MS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-28 18:02:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.412224°, -89.282501°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Choctaw County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.13 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.53 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.49 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.34 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.14 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.32 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.49 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.46 K
Similar Pixel Count15
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.50
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.13 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 41.80°
Mean Glint Angle82.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) LA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lafayette Parish, LA
NWS WFO Lake Charles LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-02-28 18:02:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.257223°, -92.173058°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Lafayette Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.87 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)311.71 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.43 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.27 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.09 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.97 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.02 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.85 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.76
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.93
Maximum Radiative Power14.87 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 38.90°
Mean Glint Angle77.00°
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/Time2026-02-28 18:03:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.947222°, -82.731392°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power38.28 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)316.95 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.46 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.84 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.82 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.70 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.42 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.68 K
Similar Pixel Count20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.67
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.96
Maximum Radiative Power19.68 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 28.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 31.60°
Mean Glint Angle58.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 9.10 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/Time2026-02-28 18:03:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.761389°, -82.658607°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power17.01 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)315.52 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.73 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)0.99 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.74 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.57 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.38 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.89 K
Similar Pixel Count20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.49
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.80
Maximum Radiative Power17.01 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 28.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 31.40°
Mean Glint Angle57.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
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