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Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-03-17
Time: 20:56:18
Production Date and Time: 2026-03-17 21:01:19 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260762056183_e20260762058556_c20260762059042.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260762051183_e20260762053556_c20260762054035.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 7
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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 (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-17 20:56:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.931110°, -98.570274°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Woods County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power19.36 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventRed Flag Warning (NWS)
Event Priority Ranking1
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.43 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.23 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.19 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.36 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.87 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.95 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.88 K
Similar Pixel Count13
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.20 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 Power19.36 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 49.60°
Mean Glint Angle70.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AR
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Monroe County, AR
NWS WFO Little Rock AR
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-17 20:57:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.852222°, -91.203888°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Monroe County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power16.22 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)287.81 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.85 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.83 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.74 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.11 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.82 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.34 K
Similar Pixel Count21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.00 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 Power8.21 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 44.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 52.90°
Mean Glint Angle69.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 11.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Johnson County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-17 20:57:23UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.712776°, -82.614441°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Johnson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power17.30 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)291.80 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.90 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.55 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.55 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.94 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.77 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.43 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.48
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.84 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 57.90°
Mean Glint Angle73.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Milam County, TX
NWS WFO Fort Worth TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-17 20:57:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.913334°, -97.056946°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Milam County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.06 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.60 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.74 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.24 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.11 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.50 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.89 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.25 K
Similar Pixel Count21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.28
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.06 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 46.60°
Mean Glint Angle60.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) LA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Vermilion Parish, LA
NWS WFO Lake Charles LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-17 20:57:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.063334°, -92.589996°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Vermilion Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.01 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)298.22 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.99 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.73 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.54 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.00 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.51 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.51 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.69
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.55
Maximum Radiative Power7.01 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 49.20°
Mean Glint Angle60.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Tamaulipas
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Matamoros, Tamaulipas
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-17 20:57:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 26.023890°, -97.676392°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Matamoros (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.66 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.95 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.58 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.68 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.03 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.69 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.16 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.95 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.30 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 Power7.66 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 43.20°
Mean Glint Angle51.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Tamaulipas
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) El Mante, Tamaulipas
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-17 20:58:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.676111°, -99.024719°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • El Mante (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power27.73 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)313.55 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.07 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.10 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.50 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.86 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.60 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.33 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.99
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power27.73 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.30°
Mean Glint Angle44.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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