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Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-03-18
Time: 17:56:18
Production Date and Time: 2026-03-18 18:01:16 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260771756184_e20260771758557_c20260771759041.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260771751184_e20260771753557_c20260771754050.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Notifications: 14
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) PA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) York County, PA
NWS WFO State College PA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:56:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.904999°, -76.804726°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • York County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power16.61 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)298.13 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.79 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.68 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.24 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.89 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.67 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.77 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.92
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power16.61 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.40°
Mean Glint Angle87.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.80 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 (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:56:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.228333°, -96.004997°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Lyon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power21.62 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.86 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.56 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.81 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.81 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.05 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.02 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.28 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.75
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power10.81 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.50°
Mean Glint Angle88.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) CO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Montrose County, CO
NWS WFO Grand Junction CO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:56:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.569721°, -108.043053°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Montrose County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power23.60 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)315.44 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.72 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.05 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.31 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.19 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.18 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.90 K
Similar Pixel Count17
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.76
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.69
Maximum Radiative Power23.60 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 56.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.50°
Mean Glint Angle99.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 7.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) VA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) New Kent County, VA
NWS WFO Wakefield VA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:56:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.488335°, -77.043610°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • New Kent County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power18.07 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)293.03 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.99 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.10 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.86 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.07 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.50 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.30 K
Similar Pixel Count9
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.44
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.66
Maximum Radiative Power18.07 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.00°
Mean Glint Angle82.30°
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) Osage County, OK
NWS WFO Tulsa OK
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:56:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.409443°, -96.474442°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Osage County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power103.79 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.14 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)11.30 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.04 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.87 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)47.84 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.63 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.12 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)12.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.62
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.64
Maximum Radiative Power103.79 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 38.80°
Mean Glint Angle85.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Pontotoc County, MS
NWS WFO Memphis TN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:57:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.300556°, -88.988052°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Pontotoc County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power16.51 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.64 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.97 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.90 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.01 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.90 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.27 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.68 K
Similar Pixel Count19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.92
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power16.51 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 42.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 35.80°
Mean Glint Angle77.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AZ
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Navajo County, AZ
NWS WFO Flagstaff AZ
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:57:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.303055°, -110.294998°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Navajo County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power90.83 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)323.08 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)14.47 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.01 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)22.95 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.05 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.76 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.82 K
Similar Pixel Count5
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.31
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.89
Maximum Radiative Power90.83 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 54.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 41.90°
Mean Glint Angle95.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 7.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Marion County, TX
NWS WFO Shreveport LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:57:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.739723°, -94.164719°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Marion County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.79 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)298.13 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.55 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.52 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.61 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.37 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.88 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.03 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.31
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power6.79 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 34.80°
Mean Glint Angle76.90°
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) Candler County, GA
NWS WFO Charleston SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:57:23UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.446667°, -82.120552°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Candler County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power16.38 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.91 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.61 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.62 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.44 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.12 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.83 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.27 K
Similar Pixel Count20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.34
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power16.38 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 34.20°
Mean Glint Angle71.40°
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) Macon County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:57:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.238609°, -85.540276°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Macon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.87 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.78 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.07 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.74 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.02 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.62 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.39 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.51 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.44
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.87 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 33.70°
Mean Glint Angle71.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Houston County, AL
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:57:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.299444°, -85.214996°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Houston County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power25.31 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.91 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.54 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.39 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.90 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.98 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.10 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.31 K
Similar Pixel Count16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.82
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.16
Maximum Radiative Power13.79 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 32.80°
Mean Glint Angle69.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Covington County, AL
NWS WFO Mobile AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:57:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.021667°, -86.489166°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Covington County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.83 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.69 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.55 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.10 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.16 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.62 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.03 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.46 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.83
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power5.83 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 32.40°
Mean Glint Angle69.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Leon County, TX
NWS WFO Fort Worth TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:57:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.201111°, -95.983055°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Leon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.65 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.00 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.41 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.31 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.59 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.32 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.04 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.84 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.76
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.65 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 33.70°
Mean Glint Angle75.40°
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) Vernon Parish, LA
NWS WFO Lake Charles LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 17:57:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.927500°, -93.152222°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Vernon Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power79.38 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.21 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)20.95 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)21.20 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.03 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)28.84 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.44 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.07 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder1.00
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power79.38 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 32.90°
Mean Glint Angle72.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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