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Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-03-18
Time: 19:36:18
Production Date and Time: 2026-03-18 19:41:18 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260771936184_e20260771938557_c20260771939043.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260771931184_e20260771933557_c20260771934050.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 13
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Nemaha County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 19:36:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.709446°, -96.219170°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Nemaha County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power46.93 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)316.69 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)9.98 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.97 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)24.58 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)26.77 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.67 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.27 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)14.20 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 Power46.93 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 51.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 43.60°
Mean Glint Angle81.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Anderson County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 19:36:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.153610°, -95.453888°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Anderson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power35.68 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.42 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.89 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.81 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.18 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)30.19 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.25 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.58 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.90 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 Power35.68 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.40°
Mean Glint Angle78.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Butler County, KS
NWS WFO Wichita KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 19:36:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.733612°, -96.751945°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Butler County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power20.96 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.37 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.97 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.14 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.65 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)25.31 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.22 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.07 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.60 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 Power20.96 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 41.60°
Mean Glint Angle78.20°
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) Neosho County, KS
NWS WFO Wichita KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 19:36:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.550556°, -95.408333°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Neosho County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.97 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.22 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.94 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.24 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.87 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.66 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.99 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.99 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.50 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 Power10.97 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 41.90°
Mean Glint Angle77.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Stoddard County, MO
NWS WFO Paducah KY
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 19:36:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.002777°, -89.879166°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Stoddard County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.52 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.48 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.49 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.29 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.38 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.62 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.92 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.87 K
Similar Pixel Count15
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.72
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power14.52 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 43.50°
Mean Glint Angle76.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Montgomery County, NC
NWS WFO Raleigh NC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 19:37:23UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.473888°, -79.925003°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Montgomery County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.85 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)290.85 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.03 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.92 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.79 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.34 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.66 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.28 K
Similar Pixel Count12
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.14
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power5.85 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.50°
Mean Glint Angle77.40°
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) Crawford County, AR
NWS WFO Tulsa OK
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 19:37:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.640835°, -94.154724°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Crawford County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.65 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.31 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.15 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.97 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.05 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.45 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.78 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.39 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.74
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.65 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.60°
Mean Glint Angle73.70°
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) Roger Mills County, OK
NWS WFO Norman OK
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 19:37:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.489445°, -99.866669°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Roger Mills County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power42.14 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)320.00 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.33 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)10.01 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.89 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.74 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.25 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.58 K
Similar Pixel Count12
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.84
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power42.14 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 38.60°
Mean Glint Angle74.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Dillon County, SC
NWS WFO Wilmington NC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 19:37:23UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.582500°, -79.454170°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Dillon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.16 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.50 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.13 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.31 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.09 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.04 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.54 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.70 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.34
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.95
Maximum Radiative Power6.16 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.20°
Mean Glint Angle76.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 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/Time2026-03-18 19:37:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.221668°, -89.703888°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Lafayette County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power21.00 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.58 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.25 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.67 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.63 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.77 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.91 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.07 K
Similar Pixel Count10
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.94
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.22 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 42.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 41.30°
Mean Glint Angle71.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Kemper County, MS
NWS WFO Jackson MS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 19:37:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.913055°, -88.400833°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Kemper County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.49 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.02 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.68 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.66 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.38 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.08 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.80 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.77 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.45
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power4.49 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.90°
Mean Glint Angle68.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) CA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Imperial County, CA
NWS WFO Phoenix AZ
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 19:37:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.031387°, -115.701668°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Imperial County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power24.46 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)325.75 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.24 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.20 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.62 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.35 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.77 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.40 K
Similar Pixel Count16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.51
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.49
Maximum Radiative Power24.46 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 58.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 34.60°
Mean Glint Angle82.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 7.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) San Luis Potosí
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Venado, San Luis Potosí
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 19:38:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.958611°, -101.135002°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Venado (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.06 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)324.06 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.37 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.74 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.10 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.20 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.29 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.13 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.60
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power11.06 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 26.60°
Mean Glint Angle51.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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