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Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-03-20
Time: 00:06:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-03-20 00:11:24 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260790006170_e20260790008543_c20260790009038.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260790001170_e20260790003543_c20260790004033.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 9
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Ontario
Country/Countries Canada
County/Locality(s) Haldimand-Norfolk, Ontario
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 00:06:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 42.806667°, -80.110275°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Haldimand-Norfolk (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power4.59 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventIndustrial
Event Priority Ranking5
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)274.42 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.52 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)11.71 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)3.82 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.46 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.42 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.72 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.50 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 Power4.59 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 97.40°
Mean Glint Angle84.80°
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) Hodgeman County, KS
NWS WFO Dodge City KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 00:06:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.107777°, -99.904999°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Hodgeman County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power19.34 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)295.67 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.04 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)15.23 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)2.45 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.08 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.92 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)31.89 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.67
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.06 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 51.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 82.30°
Mean Glint Angle62.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.80 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/Time2026-03-20 00:06:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.801666°, -97.120003°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Butler County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.30 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)293.24 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.15 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.78 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)3.82 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.18 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.84 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.35 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.20 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 Power7.30 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 84.50°
Mean Glint Angle65.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KY
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Hopkins County, KY
NWS WFO Paducah KY
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 00:06:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.457222°, -87.572502°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Hopkins County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power3.11 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)285.90 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.94 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.02 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)3.13 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.11 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.78 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.78 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.58
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power3.11 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 92.00°
Mean Glint Angle76.90°
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) Anson County, NC
NWS WFO Raleigh NC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 00:07:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.881668°, -79.998055°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Anson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power2.05 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)281.94 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.17 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.03 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)2.15 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.03 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.42 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.31 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.30
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power2.05 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 98.30°
Mean Glint Angle87.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Cherokee County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 00:07:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.322498°, -85.562500°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Cherokee County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power3.19 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)285.14 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.72 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.24 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)5.57 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.00 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.87 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.17 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.39
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power3.19 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 93.70°
Mean Glint Angle79.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Tuscaloosa County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 00:07:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.227222°, -87.511391°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Tuscaloosa County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power3.85 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventIndustrial
Event Priority Ranking5
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)289.88 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.11 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.78 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.49 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.21 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.42 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.23 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.60 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 Power3.85 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 92.10°
Mean Glint Angle77.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Long County, GA
NWS WFO Charleston SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 00:07:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.811111°, -81.952499°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Long County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.17 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)285.77 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.41 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)10.00 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)3.89 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.49 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.41 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.24 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.04
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.17 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 96.90°
Mean Glint Angle85.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) San Luis Potosí
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 00:08:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.977777°, -99.255836°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Ciudad Valles (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power28.94 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.20 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.83 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.84 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.80 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.06 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.70 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.19 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.70 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 Power16.25 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 81.30°
Mean Glint Angle56.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.10 km2
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