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Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-03-20
Time: 22:01:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-03-20 22:06:22 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260792201171_e20260792203544_c20260792204033.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260792156171_e20260792158544_c20260792159028.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 10
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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/Time2026-03-20 22:01:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.601944°, -96.882774°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Washington County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power69.18 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)312.99 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.83 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)14.60 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.66 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.13 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.09 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.14 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.22
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power40.06 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 51.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 61.80°
Mean Glint Angle69.50°
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) Morris County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 22:01:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.650833°, -96.633614°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Morris County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power68.08 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)311.82 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.08 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)13.42 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.59 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.14 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.80 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.86 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.75
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power35.32 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 61.50°
Mean Glint Angle68.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Saline County, KS
NWS WFO Wichita KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 22:01:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.633610°, -97.458054°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Saline County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.20 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.74 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.87 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.49 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.57 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.11 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.39 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.80 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.90 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 Power8.20 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 61.00°
Mean Glint Angle67.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) UT
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Millard County, UT
NWS WFO Salt Lake City UT
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 22:01:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.274723°, -112.644447°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Millard County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power28.30 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)316.45 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.10 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.88 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.89 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.98 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.71 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.02 K
Similar Pixel Count7
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.24
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.70
Maximum Radiative Power28.30 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 59.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 51.60°
Mean Glint Angle65.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Johnson County, IL
NWS WFO Paducah KY
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 22:01:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.314445°, -89.038887°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Johnson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.27 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)4.31 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.64 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.24 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.52 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.66 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.88 K
Similar Pixel Count16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.49
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.27 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 66.50°
Mean Glint Angle72.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OK
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Kay County, OK
NWS WFO Norman OK
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 22:01:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.949165°, -97.180832°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Kay County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power18.28 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.64 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.53 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.84 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.39 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.74 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.07 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.37 K
Similar Pixel Count10
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.71
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.97
Maximum Radiative Power9.30 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 60.40°
Mean Glint Angle65.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AR
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lawrence County, AR
NWS WFO Little Rock AR
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 22:02:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.896111°, -91.137779°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Lawrence County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.50 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.39 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.98 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.15 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.11 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.14 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.88 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.40 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.57
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.76
Maximum Radiative Power5.50 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 45.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 64.40°
Mean Glint Angle69.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Allendale County, SC
NWS WFO Charleston SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 22:02:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.936111°, -81.428055°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Allendale County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power16.65 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert 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)3.70 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.72 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.21 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.52 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.35 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.14 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.71
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.67 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 71.20°
Mean Glint Angle76.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Bullock County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 22:02:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.174168°, -85.868889°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Bullock County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power34.78 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.64 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.55 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.12 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.79 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.49 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.95 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.70 K
Similar Pixel Count3
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder1.00
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power18.54 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 67.40°
Mean Glint Angle70.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) LA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) East Feliciana Parish, LA
NWS WFO New Orleans LA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-20 22:02:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 30.981112°, -90.902496°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • East Feliciana Parish (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power17.07 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.70 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.38 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.53 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.46 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.14 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.38 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.72 K
Similar Pixel Count4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.20 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 Power9.42 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 62.90°
Mean Glint Angle63.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.50 km2
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