Please consider accessing NGFS detections and satellite imagery through the NOAA/NESDIS Wildland Fire Data Portal: https://fire.data.nesdis.noaa.gov/map/

Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-03-18
Time: 22:51:18
Production Date and Time: 2026-03-18 22:56:15 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260772251184_e20260772253557_c20260772254049.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260772246184_e20260772248557_c20260772249045.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Notifications: 14
More details ▼ Hide details ▲

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Washington County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 22:51:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.595276°, -97.343056°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Washington County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.62 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.11 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.67 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.05 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.58 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.10 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.49 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.03 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.57
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power9.62 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 51.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 70.80°
Mean Glint Angle67.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.40 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
Show More Show Less View all event imagery »

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Greene County, IL
NWS WFO St Louis MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 22:51:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.251110°, -90.353058°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Greene County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power197.10 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.87 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)27.42 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)32.61 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)27.28 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)40.38 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)27.32 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)27.61 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)24.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.63
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.93
Maximum Radiative Power142.84 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 75.90°
Mean Glint Angle73.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 18.00 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
Show More Show Less View all event imagery »

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Shawnee County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 22:51:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.157501°, -95.936943°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Shawnee County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power56.18 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)7.32 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.79 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.32 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.88 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.02 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.88 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.81
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power40.18 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 71.70°
Mean Glint Angle68.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 18.80 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
Show More Show Less View all event imagery »

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Moniteau County, MO
NWS WFO St Louis MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 22:51:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.443333°, -92.590553°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Moniteau County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.69 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)292.87 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.89 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.54 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.02 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.93 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.69 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.81 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.60
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.69 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 74.00°
Mean Glint Angle70.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
Show More Show Less View all event imagery »

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Coffey County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 22:51:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.358055°, -95.945000°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Coffey County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power31.06 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.39 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.51 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.47 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.97 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.26 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.33 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.56 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.80 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 Power31.06 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 71.40°
Mean Glint Angle67.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
Show More Show Less View all event imagery »

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 (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 22:51:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.168610°, -95.171112°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Anderson 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)296.56 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.99 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.42 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.09 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.18 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.87 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.76 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.64
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 49.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 71.90°
Mean Glint Angle68.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
Show More Show Less View all event imagery »

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Bourbon County, KS
NWS WFO Springfield MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 22:51:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.864723°, -94.759445°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Bourbon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.90 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)296.28 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.33 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.18 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.12 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.03 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.95 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.40 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.80
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.90 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 72.20°
Mean Glint Angle68.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
Show More Show Less View all event imagery »

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Cowley County, KS
NWS WFO Wichita KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 22:51:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.474998°, -96.791115°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Cowley County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power32.54 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.01 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)9.26 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.71 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.46 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.36 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.70 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.67 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.94
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power32.54 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 70.50°
Mean Glint Angle66.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
Show More Show Less View all event imagery »

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 (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 22:51:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.168056°, -95.566666°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Montgomery County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.00 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)296.51 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.16 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.46 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.70 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.86 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.33 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.32 K
Similar Pixel Count8
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 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 Power10.00 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 71.40°
Mean Glint Angle66.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
Show More Show Less View all event imagery »

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OK
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Noble County, OK
NWS WFO Norman OK
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 22:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.293888°, -97.391670°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Noble County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.94 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification 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)3.82 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.43 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.29 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.21 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.49 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.76 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.62
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.94 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 69.70°
Mean Glint Angle64.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
Show More Show Less View all event imagery »

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OK
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Creek County, OK
NWS WFO Tulsa OK
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 22:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.645557°, -96.298332°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Creek County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.27 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)297.56 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.42 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.45 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.13 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.58 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.01 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.42 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.68
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power6.27 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 70.40°
Mean Glint Angle64.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.90 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
Show More Show Less View all event imagery »

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AR
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lonoke County, AR
NWS WFO Little Rock AR
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 22:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.704445°, -92.037781°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Lonoke County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.14 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)291.41 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.30 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.74 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.64 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.16 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.17 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.80 K
Similar Pixel Count17
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.93
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power8.14 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 44.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 73.50°
Mean Glint Angle68.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.60 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
Show More Show Less View all event imagery »

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Dale County, AL
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 22:52:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.512222°, -85.464996°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Dale County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.17 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)287.42 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.37 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)13.63 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.76 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.22 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.46 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.26 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.30 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 Power4.17 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 78.20°
Mean Glint Angle74.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
Show More Show Less View all event imagery »

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lamar County, MS
NWS WFO Jackson MS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-18 22:52:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.177778°, -89.504166°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Lamar County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.95 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)292.82 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.00 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)13.83 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.29 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.06 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.01 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)32.40 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.10 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 Power9.95 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 74.80°
Mean Glint Angle68.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
Show More Show Less View all event imagery »