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Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-03-17
Time: 16:36:18
Production Date and Time: 2026-03-17 16:41:15 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260761636183_e20260761638556_c20260761639046.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260761631183_e20260761633556_c20260761634036.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 9
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Jefferson County, IL
NWS WFO Paducah KY
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-17 16:36:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.249168°, -88.874725°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Jefferson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.76 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk, Known Incident: IDNR - MTV Game Farm N Grass Field RX (HIGH, tdiff=0.13757 days,
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)291.25 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.73 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.82 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.29 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.17 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.67 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.85 K
Similar Pixel Count21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.47
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power9.76 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.90°
Mean Glint Angle91.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Scott County, MO
NWS WFO Paducah KY
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-17 16:36:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.098057°, -89.605553°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Scott County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.63 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)296.24 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.31 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.48 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)20.27 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.45 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.21 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.03 K
Similar Pixel Count13
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.56
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power14.63 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.20°
Mean Glint Angle89.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OK
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Woods County, OK
NWS WFO Norman OK
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-17 16:36:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.981667°, -99.174721°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Woods County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power44.39 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventRed Flag Warning (NWS)
Event Priority Ranking1
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.85 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)10.90 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.19 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)23.82 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)32.74 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.21 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.68 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.36
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power44.39 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 49.00°
Mean Glint Angle98.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Georgetown County, SC
NWS WFO Wilmington NC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-17 16:37:23UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.441387°, -79.228615°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Georgetown County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.53 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.55 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.69 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.34 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.76 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.67 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.27 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.04 K
Similar Pixel Count10
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.64
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.87
Maximum Radiative Power9.53 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.10°
Mean Glint Angle75.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Tattnall County, GA
NWS WFO Charleston SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-17 16:37:23UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.023056°, -82.081947°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Tattnall County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.85 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.20 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.37 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.10 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.28 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.42 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.91 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.17 K
Similar Pixel Count12
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.59
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.65
Maximum Radiative Power14.85 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 36.80°
Mean Glint Angle74.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Franklin County, MS
NWS WFO Jackson MS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-17 16:37:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.492222°, -90.937225°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Franklin County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.77 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)295.57 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.50 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.62 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.08 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.63 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.11 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.18 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.99
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.77 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.40°
Mean Glint Angle80.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) LA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Vernon Parish, LA
NWS WFO Lake Charles LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-17 16:37:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.216110°, -93.523331°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Vernon Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.08 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)292.39 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.78 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.47 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.77 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.09 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.32 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.49 K
Similar Pixel Count20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.80
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.92
Maximum Radiative Power5.08 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 41.60°
Mean Glint Angle82.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Chihuahua
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Madera, Chihuahua
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-17 16:37:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 29.421944°, -107.918610°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Madera (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.72 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.75 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.11 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.76 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.75 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.72 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.16 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.09 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.68
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.64
Maximum Radiative Power10.72 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 50.10°
Mean Glint Angle99.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Unknown
Country/Countries Dominican Republic
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-17 16:38:54UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 18.075277°, -71.640831°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power25.60 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)314.87 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.15 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.26 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.11 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.49 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.22 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.52 K
Similar Pixel Count20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.20 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 Power25.60 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 21.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 20.40°
Mean Glint Angle41.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.30 km2
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