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Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-03-18
Time: 17:16:18
Production Date and Time: 2026-03-18 17:21:19 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260771716183_e20260771718557_c20260771719021.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260771711183_e20260771713557_c20260771714042.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 18
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Cass County, IL
NWS WFO Lincoln IL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:16:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 40.003887°, -90.136665°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Cass County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.23 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.87 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.75 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.10 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.29 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.84 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.20 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.06 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.28
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.98
Maximum Radiative Power11.23 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 43.10°
Mean Glint Angle92.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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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 MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:16:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.401943°, -88.151665°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Coles County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power31.87 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.06 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.12 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.07 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.01 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.29 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.43 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.50 K
Similar Pixel Count14
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)7.50 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 Power16.00 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.10°
Mean Glint Angle89.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 11.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MD
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Wicomico County, MD
NWS WFO Wakefield VA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:16:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.321110°, -75.658058°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Wicomico County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.28 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.16 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.50 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.05 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.77 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.22 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.90 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.19 K
Similar Pixel Count6
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.38
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power12.28 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 44.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 39.80°
Mean Glint Angle84.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lyon County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:16:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.731388°, -95.997498°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Lyon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power29.96 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.02 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.04 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.57 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.46 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)25.06 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.74 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.93 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)7.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.88
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power29.96 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 43.80°
Mean Glint Angle93.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
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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 MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:16:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.114445°, -97.688889°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Harvey County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power58.69 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)311.18 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.29 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.72 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.48 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)26.69 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.26 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.75 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.55
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power34.79 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 43.90°
Mean Glint Angle94.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Montgomery County, KS
NWS WFO Wichita KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:16:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.078335°, -95.898888°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Montgomery County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power33.11 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.94 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.04 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.76 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.09 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)27.43 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.27 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.75 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)-0.50 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 Power33.11 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.30°
Mean Glint Angle90.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Pitt County, NC
NWS WFO Newport/Morehead City NC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:17:23UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.733891°, -77.520279°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Pitt County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.44 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)296.84 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.11 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.11 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.75 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)26.82 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.59 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.04 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.17
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power6.44 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.20°
Mean Glint Angle78.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AR
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Izard County, AR
NWS WFO Little Rock AR
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:17:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.915554°, -91.803886°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Izard County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.17 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.50 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.61 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.11 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.07 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.33 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.85 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.15 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.32
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.17 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 39.80°
Mean Glint Angle85.20°
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) Ouachita County, AR
NWS WFO Little Rock AR
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:17:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.734722°, -93.026390°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Ouachita County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.52 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.78 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.49 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.05 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.91 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.18 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.21 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.56 K
Similar Pixel Count20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.63
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power15.52 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 38.30°
Mean Glint Angle82.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lamar County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:17:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.137779°, -84.077499°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Lamar County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power67.62 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.00 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)13.14 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)16.95 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)22.33 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)26.49 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.64 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.76 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)13.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.00
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power39.77 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 35.20°
Mean Glint Angle75.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Hampton County, SC
NWS WFO Charleston SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:17:23UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.645832°, -80.892220°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Hampton County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.38 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.87 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.17 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.61 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.55 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.04 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.87 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.11 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.63
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power14.38 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 34.30°
Mean Glint Angle72.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Marengo County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:17:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.256943°, -87.646667°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Marengo County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.46 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)298.39 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.80 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.97 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.90 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.18 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.47 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.42 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.85
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power13.46 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 35.10°
Mean Glint Angle75.20°
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) Stewart County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:17:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.945000°, -84.873886°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Stewart County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.75 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.23 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.00 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.35 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.11 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.84 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.49 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.34 K
Similar Pixel Count21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.82
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power12.75 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 34.20°
Mean Glint Angle73.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Butler County, AL
NWS WFO Mobile AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:17:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.933889°, -86.802780°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Butler County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power17.56 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)296.61 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.70 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.20 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.31 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)24.81 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.07 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.27 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)7.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.88
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power17.56 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 34.60°
Mean Glint Angle74.00°
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) Clay County, GA
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:17:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.598055°, -85.030830°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Clay County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power28.28 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.70 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.43 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.78 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.56 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.10 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.01 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.75 K
Similar Pixel Count15
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.21
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power28.28 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 33.90°
Mean Glint Angle72.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Irwin County, GA
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:17:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.526388°, -83.381668°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Irwin County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power72.45 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.07 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)13.45 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)16.02 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)23.60 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)28.76 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.20 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.76 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)9.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.69
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power43.77 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 33.50°
Mean Glint Angle71.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Montgomery County, TX
NWS WFO Houston/Galveston TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:17:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.545279°, -95.711945°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Montgomery County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power18.44 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk, Known Incident: SHNF C-16-17 RX (HIGH, tdiff=0.14436 days, Point)
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.32 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.26 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.98 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.90 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.06 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.54 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.28 K
Similar Pixel Count7
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.20 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 Power18.44 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 42.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 36.60°
Mean Glint Angle78.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Refugio County, TX
NWS WFO Corpus Christi TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:17:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 28.392778°, -96.990837°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Refugio County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power18.91 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)312.13 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.62 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.37 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.02 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.54 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.67 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.90 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.70
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.96
Maximum Radiative Power18.91 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 35.40°
Mean Glint Angle76.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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