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Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-03-23
Time: 20:11:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-03-23 20:16:15 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260822011173_e20260822013546_c20260822014040.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20260822006173_e20260822008546_c20260822009040.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Alerts: 8
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MT
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Yellowstone County, MT
NWS WFO Billings MT
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-23 20:11:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 46.104168°, -107.513885°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Yellowstone County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power99.49 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)293.13 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)12.65 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)9.15 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)5.74 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)29.90 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.62 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.34 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)27.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.88
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.96
Maximum Radiative Power99.49 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 62.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.10°
Mean Glint Angle90.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Hardin County, IA
NWS WFO Des Moines IA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-23 20:11:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 42.297222°, -93.112503°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Hardin County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power99.79 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)317.09 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)23.07 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)26.38 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)35.75 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)38.33 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.94 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)31.09 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)21.60 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 Power99.79 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 48.70°
Mean Glint Angle81.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Macon County, MO
NWS WFO Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-23 20:11:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.926666°, -92.721947°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Macon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power19.67 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)288.49 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.68 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.07 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.45 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.11 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.42 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.82 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.80
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power19.67 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.10°
Mean Glint Angle77.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Pike County, IL
NWS WFO St Louis MO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-23 20:11:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.657223°, -91.208054°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Pike County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power48.52 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.07 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.70 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.91 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.82 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.35 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.49 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.02 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.58
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.98
Maximum Radiative Power24.47 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 47.60°
Mean Glint Angle77.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) CA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Madera County, CA
NWS WFO Hanford CA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-23 20:12:18UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.903889°, -120.344170°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Madera County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.35 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.91 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.25 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.27 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.65 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.97 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.79 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.73 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.63
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.99
Maximum Radiative Power6.35 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 63.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 36.30°
Mean Glint Angle84.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 9.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AR
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Pike County, AR
NWS WFO Little Rock AR
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-23 20:12:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.093056°, -93.627220°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Pike County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.07 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.31 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.53 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.88 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.79 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.34 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.84 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.69 K
Similar Pixel Count13
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.88
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.07 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 44.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.30°
Mean Glint Angle66.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Sumter County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-23 20:12:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.505833°, -88.236946°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Sumter County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power58.50 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Alert Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.36 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.51 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.00 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.30 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)22.81 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.46 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.94 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)9.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.79
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power36.56 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.50°
Mean Glint Angle65.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Unknown
Country/Countries Cuba
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-03-23 20:13:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.935278°, -78.675835°
Nearby Counties (meeting alert criteria):
  • Unknown (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)308.67 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.80 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.47 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.39 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.40 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.99 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.73 K
Similar Pixel Count12
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.86
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.56
Maximum Radiative Power14.86 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 46.50°
Mean Glint Angle56.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
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