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Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-04-16
Time: 16:01:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-04-16 16:06:08 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20261061601172_e20261061603546_c20261061604023.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20261061556172_e20261061558545_c20261061559002.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Notifications: 9
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Clay County, IA
NWS WFO Sioux Falls SD
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-16 16:01:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 43.157776°, -94.931389°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Clay County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power297.02 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)332.03 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)27.21 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)19.41 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)40.08 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)38.85 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)28.08 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)47.03 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)28.30 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 Power197.35 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 53.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.90°
Mean Glint Angle95.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 13.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Cass County, IA
NWS WFO Des Moines IA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-16 16:01:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.403057°, -94.993332°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Cass County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power107.17 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)318.04 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)14.56 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)10.12 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)27.98 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)23.93 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.86 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.58 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)14.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.87
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power69.83 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 43.90°
Mean Glint Angle93.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 13.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NE
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Saunders County, NE
NWS WFO Omaha/Valley NE
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-16 16:01:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.078056°, -96.580833°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Saunders County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power16.48 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.14 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.73 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.54 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.98 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.90 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.64 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.54 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.60
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.98
Maximum Radiative Power16.48 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.70°
Mean Glint Angle94.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Nemaha County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-16 16:01:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.641388°, -95.897499°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Nemaha County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power104.16 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)315.86 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)11.77 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.68 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)24.22 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.10 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.57 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.33 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)11.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.65
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power55.30 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 43.40°
Mean Glint Angle91.30°
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) Wabaunsee County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-16 16:01:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.762501°, -96.114723°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Wabaunsee County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power8.31 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.99 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.34 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.07 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.15 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.45 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.66 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.06 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.76
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power8.31 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 43.10°
Mean Glint Angle90.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Greenwood County, SC
NWS WFO Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-16 16:02:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.169167°, -82.035835°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Greenwood County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.34 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventElevated Fire Risk (NWS/SPC)
Event Priority Ranking3
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.57 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.45 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.58 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.41 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.62 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.75 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.20 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.55
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power5.34 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 31.40°
Mean Glint Angle68.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Randolph County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-16 16:02:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.230835°, -85.405281°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Randolph County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.01 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.18 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.10 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.03 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.45 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.12 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.09 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.17 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.16
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power6.18 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 40.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 32.90°
Mean Glint Angle70.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Madison County, MS
NWS WFO Jackson MS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-16 16:02:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.533890°, -90.363892°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Madison County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power16.57 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.34 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.82 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.52 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.78 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.89 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.28 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.20 K
Similar Pixel Count20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.99
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.47
Maximum Radiative Power16.57 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 35.80°
Mean Glint Angle74.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 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/Time2026-04-16 16:03:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.935833°, -81.404442°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power24.31 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)315.32 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.98 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.56 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.22 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.67 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.26 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.72 K
Similar Pixel Count5
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.81
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.98
Maximum Radiative Power24.31 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 24.00°
Mean Glint Angle47.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
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