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Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-04-16
Time: 15:56:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-04-16 16:01:04 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20261061556172_e20261061558545_c20261061559002.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20261061551172_e20261061553546_c20261061554031.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Notifications: 8
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Winnebago County, IA
NWS WFO Des Moines IA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-16 15:56:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 43.378056°, -93.856667°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Winnebago County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power32.39 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.86 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.85 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.92 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.37 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.66 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.72 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.43 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.40 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 Power32.39 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 53.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.10°
Mean Glint Angle95.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.80 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/Time2026-04-16 15:56:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.114166°, -96.188614°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Wabaunsee County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power20.04 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.75 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.19 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.29 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.45 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.22 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.90 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.33 K
Similar Pixel Count5
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.69
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power20.04 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.20°
Mean Glint Angle91.30°
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) Morris County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-16 15:56:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.839169°, -96.676109°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Morris County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power19.49 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification 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)2.12 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.03 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.38 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.52 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.48 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.70 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.30 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 Power19.49 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.30°
Mean Glint Angle91.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Osage County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-16 15:56:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.782501°, -95.936111°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Osage County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.62 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.43 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.64 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.41 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.19 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.95 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.59 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.60 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.00 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 Power6.62 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 43.80°
Mean Glint Angle90.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 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/Time2026-04-16 15:56:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.770000°, -97.537224°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Saline County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power30.20 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.61 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.23 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.99 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.42 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.90 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.84 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.99 K
Similar Pixel Count6
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.20
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power17.46 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.90°
Mean Glint Angle92.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.70 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Lyon County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-16 15:56:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.705555°, -96.014725°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Lyon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.15 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.64 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.71 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.73 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.29 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.03 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.37 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.12 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.70 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 Power11.15 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 43.80°
Mean Glint Angle90.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Chase County, KS
NWS WFO Wichita KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-16 15:56:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.115833°, -96.492775°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Chase County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.21 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.37 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.04 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.69 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.39 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.29 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.71 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.33 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.31
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power13.21 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 43.80°
Mean Glint Angle90.10°
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) Twiggs County, GA
NWS WFO Peachtree City GA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-16 15:57:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.654446°, -83.526108°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Twiggs County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.71 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.01 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.06 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)0.81 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.37 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.24 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.23 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.34 K
Similar Pixel Count20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.20 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 Power13.71 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 32.10°
Mean Glint Angle67.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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