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Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-05-12
Time: 16:16:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-05-12 16:21:03 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20261321616170_e20261321618544_c20261321619011.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20261321611170_e20261321613543_c20261321613595.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Notifications: 9
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Saskatchewan
Country/Countries Canada
County/Locality(s) Division No. 2, Saskatchewan
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-05-12 16:16:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 49.485001°, -104.772224°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Division No. 2 (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power19.94 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.16 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.02 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.61 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.97 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.42 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.99 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.37 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.00 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.58
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.95
Maximum Radiative Power19.94 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 63.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 44.80°
Mean Glint Angle105.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 9.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) British Columbia
Country/Countries Canada
County/Locality(s) Thompson-Nicola, British Columbia
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-05-12 16:16:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 49.741112°, -121.089996°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Thompson-Nicola (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power20.65 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)290.11 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.70 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.11 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)6.72 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.10 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.83 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.07 K
Similar Pixel Count17
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.81
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.94
Maximum Radiative Power20.65 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 72.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 54.70°
Mean Glint Angle122.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 13.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) ND
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Foster County, ND
NWS WFO Bismarck ND
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-05-12 16:16:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 47.347221°, -98.716667°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Foster County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power17.26 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)305.23 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.59 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.12 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.16 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.77 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.89 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.51 K
Similar Pixel Count22
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.80
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power17.26 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 59.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.30°
Mean Glint Angle96.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 7.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NE
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Howard County, NE
NWS WFO Hastings NE
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-05-12 16:16:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.310833°, -98.586388°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Howard County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.48 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventElevated Fire Risk (NWS/SPC)
Event Priority Ranking3
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.00 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.17 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.43 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.53 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.01 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.95 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.23 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.70 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 Power14.48 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 53.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.00°
Mean Glint Angle87.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) NC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Anson County, NC
NWS WFO Raleigh NC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-05-12 16:17:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 34.831665°, -79.926109°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Anson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power29.50 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)303.32 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.85 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.83 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.07 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)23.12 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.56 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.62 K
Similar Pixel Count18
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)-0.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.89
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power29.50 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 41.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 21.40°
Mean Glint Angle59.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) SC
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Charleston County, SC
NWS WFO Charleston SC
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-05-12 16:17:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 33.038612°, -79.695831°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Charleston County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power23.03 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)302.61 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.85 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.80 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.68 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)28.25 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.84 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.38 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.93
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.98
Maximum Radiative Power23.03 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 38.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 20.00°
Mean Glint Angle56.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Mitchell County, TX
NWS WFO Midland/Odessa TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-05-12 16:17:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 32.219723°, -100.725555°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Mitchell County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power6.86 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)309.55 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.17 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)0.94 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.97 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)12.63 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.05 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.39 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.56
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.94
Maximum Radiative Power6.86 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 35.10°
Mean Glint Angle78.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) TX
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Hidalgo County, TX
NWS WFO Brownsville TX
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-05-12 16:17:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 26.184166°, -97.970001°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Hidalgo County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power32.73 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)313.47 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.44 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.70 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.92 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)19.58 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.08 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.79 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.70
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.96
Maximum Radiative Power17.84 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 39.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 31.50°
Mean Glint Angle67.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 10.40 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/Time2026-05-12 16:18:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 19.021111°, -71.522224°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.52 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)311.74 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.20 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.50 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.27 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.62 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.26 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.49 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.79
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.52 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 22.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 6.20°
Mean Glint Angle23.40°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.30 km2
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