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Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-03-20
Time: 19:46:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-03-20 19:51:23 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260791946170_e20260791948544_c20260791949033.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260791941170_e20260791943544_c20260791944034.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 13
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MT
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Gallatin County, MT
NWS WFO Great Falls MT
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 19:46:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 45.846943°, -111.295555°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Gallatin County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power64.50 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventElevated Fire Risk (NWS/SPC)
Event Priority Ranking3
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.61 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.79 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.15 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.74 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.36 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.32 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.03 K
Similar Pixel Count16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.35
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.92
Maximum Radiative Power34.41 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 63.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 46.60°
Mean Glint Angle96.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 18.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Pottawattamie County, IA
NWS WFO Omaha/Valley NE
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 19:46:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.443054°, -95.283333°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Pottawattamie County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power38.08 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.87 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.84 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.71 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.69 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)37.37 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.98 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.55 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)11.10 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 Power38.08 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.60°
Mean Glint Angle83.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Mahaska County, IA
NWS WFO Des Moines IA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 19:46:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.176666°, -92.823059°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Mahaska County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power32.01 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.07 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.25 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)10.82 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.42 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)25.35 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.18 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.84 K
Similar Pixel Count16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.04
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power32.01 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 51.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 46.20°
Mean Glint Angle82.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Clay County, IL
NWS WFO Lincoln IL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 19:46:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.714169°, -88.453331°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Clay County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power10.67 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.19 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.18 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.35 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.65 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.10 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.17 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.82 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.80 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 Power10.67 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 47.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 46.10°
Mean Glint Angle78.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.90 km2
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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/Time2026-03-20 19:46:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.813610°, -94.794724°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Bourbon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power23.70 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)312.59 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.91 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.64 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.66 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.92 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.26 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.86 K
Similar Pixel Count8
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.10 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 Power23.70 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.60°
Mean Glint Angle76.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Benton County, MS
NWS WFO Memphis TN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 19:47:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.672501°, -89.156944°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Benton County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power43.70 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.13 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.09 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)10.41 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.39 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.41 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.44 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.49 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.90
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power43.70 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 43.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.60°
Mean Glint Angle70.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 16.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Columbus County, NC
NWS WFO Wilmington NC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 19:47:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.281666°, -78.349998°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Columbus County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.97 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.80 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.08 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.81 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.61 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.07 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.56 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.51 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.77
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power14.97 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 48.70°
Mean Glint Angle75.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Richland County, SC
NWS WFO Columbia SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 19:47:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.890556°, -80.945557°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Richland County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.14 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.76 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.04 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.34 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.65 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.18 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.81 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.84 K
Similar Pixel Count11
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.17
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power9.14 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 46.80°
Mean Glint Angle73.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Hampton County, SC
NWS WFO Charleston SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 19:47:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.791389°, -81.215279°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Hampton County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power31.00 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.77 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.12 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.08 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.19 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.06 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.51 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.23 K
Similar Pixel Count5
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.20 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 Power17.44 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.90°
Mean Glint Angle71.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Copiah County, MS
NWS WFO Jackson MS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 19:47:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.741667°, -90.688332°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Copiah County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.48 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.98 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.17 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.46 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.47 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.19 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.03 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.74 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.62
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power6.48 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 39.50°
Mean Glint Angle64.90°
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) McIntosh County, GA
NWS WFO Charleston SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 19:47:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.481112°, -81.594444°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • McIntosh County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.97 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.15 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.67 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.04 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.68 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.91 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.44 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.88 K
Similar Pixel Count10
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.50 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 Power5.97 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.80°
Mean Glint Angle68.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Thomas County, GA
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 19:47:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.680834°, -83.973053°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Thomas County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power9.13 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.15 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.63 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.68 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.92 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.38 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.80 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.43 K
Similar Pixel Count10
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.37
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power9.13 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.80°
Mean Glint Angle65.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
Country/Countries Mexico
County/Locality(s) Tampico Alto, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 19:48:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.981945°, -97.818336°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Tampico Alto (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.11 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)311.68 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.48 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.55 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.04 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.54 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.03 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.52 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.10 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 Power15.11 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 36.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 27.90°
Mean Glint Angle46.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.00 km2
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