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Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-04-16
Time: 17:51:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-04-16 17:56:17 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20261061751172_e20261061753546_c20261061754036.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20261061746172_e20261061748546_c20261061749033.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Notifications: 8
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MN
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Dakota County, MN
NWS WFO Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-16 17:51:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 44.687500°, -92.743332°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Dakota County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.49 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.05 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.81 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.84 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.88 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.84 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.62 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.91 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.13
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power15.49 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 54.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 35.20°
Mean Glint Angle88.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Riley County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-16 17:51:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.102222°, -96.559448°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Riley County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power16.73 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)314.97 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.43 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.66 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.06 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.71 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.19 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.92 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.91
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power16.73 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 30.30°
Mean Glint Angle80.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) CA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Tehama County, CA
NWS WFO Sacramento CA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-16 17:51:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 40.242779°, -121.765556°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Tehama County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power18.71 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)294.70 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.99 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.22 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.14 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.61 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.09 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.68 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.68
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.96
Maximum Radiative Power18.71 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 66.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 42.80°
Mean Glint Angle109.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 20.30 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 17:51:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.359165°, -95.971947°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Lyon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.21 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.79 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.14 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.24 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.15 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.79 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.40 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.51 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.36
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power12.21 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 29.50°
Mean Glint Angle78.40°
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) Coffey County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-16 17:51:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.216389°, -95.711388°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Coffey County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power23.22 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)308.88 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.64 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.72 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.21 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.92 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.70 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.83 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.10 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 Power23.22 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 29.30°
Mean Glint Angle78.00°
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) Greenwood County, KS
NWS WFO Wichita KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-16 17:51:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.995834°, -96.108055°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Greenwood County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power15.39 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.19 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.76 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.46 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.03 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.86 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.48 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.14 K
Similar Pixel Count21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.60 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 Power15.39 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 29.20°
Mean Glint Angle77.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Kiowa County, KS
NWS WFO Dodge City KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-16 17:51:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 37.545277°, -99.049446°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Kiowa County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power22.60 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventElevated Fire Risk (NWS/SPC) and Red Flag Warning (NWS)
Event Priority Ranking1
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)315.64 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.40 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.26 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.47 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.33 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.96 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.63 K
Similar Pixel Count18
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.90 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 Power22.60 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 29.50°
Mean Glint Angle79.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Macon County, AL
NWS WFO Birmingham AL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-16 17:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.337223°, -85.779167°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Macon County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power5.08 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.35 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)1.93 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.15 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.92 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.10 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.74 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.19 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.56
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power5.08 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 22.60°
Mean Glint Angle60.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.20 km2
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