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Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-04-18
Time: 18:31:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-04-18 18:36:11 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20261081831174_e20261081833548_c20261081834031.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20261081826174_e20261081828548_c20261081829029.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Notifications: 8
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SD
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Hamlin County, SD
NWS WFO Aberdeen SD
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-18 18:31:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 44.605000°, -97.077225°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Hamlin County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power28.20 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)299.45 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.54 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.73 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.19 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.83 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.89 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.06 K
Similar Pixel Count2
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.03
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power28.20 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 56.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 34.10°
Mean Glint Angle86.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 7.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NJ
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Ocean County, NJ
NWS WFO Mount Holly NJ
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-18 18:31:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.985001°, -74.446945°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Ocean County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.11 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)300.48 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.33 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.47 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.75 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.10 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.35 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.17 K
Similar Pixel Count17
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.70 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.68
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.78
Maximum Radiative Power13.11 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 36.10°
Mean Glint Angle76.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.80 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 (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-18 18:31:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.220001°, -96.791946°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Riley County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power27.78 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.17 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.88 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.38 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)21.91 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.55 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.67 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.82 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.60
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power27.78 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 28.70°
Mean Glint Angle75.80°
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) Wabaunsee County, KS
NWS WFO Topeka KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-18 18:31:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.973331°, -96.030830°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Wabaunsee County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power19.21 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)305.16 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.34 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.61 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.44 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.06 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.81 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.64 K
Similar Pixel Count21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.45
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power10.52 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 28.50°
Mean Glint Angle74.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) CA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Glenn County, CA
NWS WFO Sacramento CA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-18 18:31:48UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.538334°, -122.099442°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Glenn County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power40.45 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)311.85 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.00 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.16 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)21.74 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.24 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.44 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.05 K
Similar Pixel Count17
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.83
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.47
Maximum Radiative Power40.45 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 66.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 36.10°
Mean Glint Angle101.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) CO
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Prowers County, CO
NWS WFO Pueblo CO
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-18 18:31:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.113609°, -102.211670°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Prowers County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.49 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventElevated Fire Risk (NWS/SPC)
Event Priority Ranking3
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)312.78 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.24 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.43 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)19.47 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.60 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.84 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.09 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.70
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power13.49 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 27.90°
Mean Glint Angle77.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.60 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/Time2026-04-18 18:33:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.783333°, -82.820831°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.65 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)314.66 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.30 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.07 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.45 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.19 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.57 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.36 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.89
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.94
Maximum Radiative Power12.65 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 28.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 19.00°
Mean Glint Angle38.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Unknown
Country/Countries Dominican Republic
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-04-18 18:33:23UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 19.781111°, -70.686668°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power33.19 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventLikely an Urban Source
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.55 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)9.48 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.82 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.21 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.09 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.76 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.90 K
Similar Pixel Count16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.46
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.32
Maximum Radiative Power17.89 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 23.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 27.90°
Mean Glint Angle44.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.70 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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