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Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-03-20
Time: 00:26:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-03-20 00:31:17 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260790026170_e20260790028543_c20260790029023.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260790021170_e20260790023543_c20260790024003.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 10
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Mason County, IL
NWS WFO Lincoln IL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 00:26:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 40.351944°, -89.838608°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Mason County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.54 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)286.17 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.12 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.80 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)2.81 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.83 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.27 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.19 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.41
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.54 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 94.10°
Mean Glint Angle74.40°
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) Hancock County, IL
NWS WFO Quad Cities IL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 00:26:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 40.221111°, -90.922226°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Hancock County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power3.69 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)284.07 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.76 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.24 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)0.45 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.24 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.73 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.33 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.50
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power3.69 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 93.20°
Mean Glint Angle73.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Ralls County, MO
NWS WFO St Louis MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 00:26:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.667221°, -91.521942°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Ralls County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.86 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)287.55 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.15 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)11.31 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)3.54 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.30 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.92 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.16 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.42
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power14.86 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 92.80°
Mean Glint Angle72.40°
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) Camden County, MO
NWS WFO Springfield MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 00:26:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.137779°, -92.911667°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Camden County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.34 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)289.58 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.84 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.12 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)3.37 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.91 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.18 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.52 K
Similar Pixel Count5
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.50 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 Power8.34 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 91.70°
Mean Glint Angle70.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KY
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Christian County, KY
NWS WFO Paducah KY
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 00:26:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.016945°, -87.511108°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Christian County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.74 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)287.16 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.77 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.88 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)4.98 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.44 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.01 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.92 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.41
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.74 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 96.10°
Mean Glint Angle77.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Chilton County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 00:27:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.997776°, -86.854164°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Chilton County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power2.06 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)1.35 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.24 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)3.51 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.43 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.24 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.90 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.62
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power2.06 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 96.90°
Mean Glint Angle79.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Houston County, TX
NWS WFO Houston/Galveston TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 00:27:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.451111°, -95.094444°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Houston County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power19.28 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)298.04 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.90 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)9.40 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.80 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.83 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.82 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.46 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.46
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power19.28 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 42.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 89.90°
Mean Glint Angle67.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Pearl River County, MS
NWS WFO New Orleans LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 00:27:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.740000°, -89.515274°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Pearl River County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.41 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)289.22 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.02 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.65 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)5.00 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.63 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.92 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.41 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.61
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power5.41 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 94.70°
Mean Glint Angle76.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Jackson County, MS
NWS WFO New Orleans LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 00:27:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.623611°, -88.415558°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Jackson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power3.04 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)286.51 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.02 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.45 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)3.62 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.21 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.92 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.21 K
Similar Pixel Count1
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.52
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power3.04 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 95.70°
Mean Glint Angle77.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Pánuco, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 00:28:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.038055°, -98.389725°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Pánuco (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power17.62 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.64 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.81 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)10.61 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.35 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.86 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.75 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)26.02 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.53
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power17.62 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 36.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 86.80°
Mean Glint Angle61.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 km2
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