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Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-04-15
Time: 18:01:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-04-15 18:06:10 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20261051801171_e20261051803545_c20261051804008.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20261051756171_e20261051758545_c20261051759036.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Notifications: 7
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) UT
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Salt Lake County, UT
NWS WFO Salt Lake City UT
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-15 18:01:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 40.821945°, -111.983887°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Salt Lake County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power39.76 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.99 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.63 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.02 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.85 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)31.67 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.54 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.74 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.67
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.90
Maximum Radiative Power39.76 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 60.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 36.80°
Mean Glint Angle96.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Wabaunsee County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-15 18:01:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.055000°, -96.060280°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Wabaunsee County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power7.40 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.98 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.60 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.77 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.60 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.11 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.76 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.80 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.63
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power7.40 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 30.10°
Mean Glint Angle79.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.30 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/Time2026-04-15 18:01:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.815834°, -96.834442°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Butler County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power20.64 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)312.10 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.73 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.44 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.98 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.11 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.35 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.57 K
Similar Pixel Count20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.78
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power20.64 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 29.00°
Mean Glint Angle77.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Crisp County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-15 18:02:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.023056°, -83.857224°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Crisp County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power40.69 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)322.30 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.71 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.47 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.95 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.24 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.89 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.71 K
Similar Pixel Count9
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.93
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.70
Maximum Radiative Power40.69 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 23.40°
Mean Glint Angle59.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Collier County, FL
NWS WFO Miami FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-15 18:02:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 26.112778°, -81.661392°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Collier County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power28.00 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)319.13 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.91 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.76 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.15 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.50 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.17 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.56 K
Similar Pixel Count18
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.64
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.49
Maximum Radiative Power28.00 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 31.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 18.60°
Mean Glint Angle46.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Unknown
Country/Countries Bahamas, The
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-15 18:02:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 24.876667°, -78.084724°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.96 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.99 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.94 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.57 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.21 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.98 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.80 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.19 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.40 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 Power6.96 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 29.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 19.30°
Mean Glint Angle44.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.60 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/Time2026-04-15 18:03:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.910278°, -83.131943°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power70.93 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)318.48 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)10.85 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.33 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.11 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.07 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.99 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.39 K
Similar Pixel Count5
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.74
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.31
Maximum Radiative Power36.22 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 28.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 15.10°
Mean Glint Angle40.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 9.10 km2
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