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Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-05-16
Time: 17:51:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-05-16 17:56:17 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20261361751174_e20261361753548_c20261361754033.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20261361746174_e20261361748548_c20261361749038.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Notifications: 7
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) MN
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Redwood County, MN
NWS WFO Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-05-16 17:51:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 44.581944°, -95.273331°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Redwood County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power18.86 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)320.56 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.60 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.22 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)21.38 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.89 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.61 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.14 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.73
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power18.86 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 55.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 26.20°
Mean Glint Angle81.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 7.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) CA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Fresno County, CA
NWS WFO Hanford CA
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-05-16 17:52:18UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 36.424168°, -119.792778°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Fresno County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power49.85 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventRed Flag Warning (NWS)
Event Priority Ranking1
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)312.75 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.82 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.17 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)14.72 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)16.30 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.37 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.39 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.68
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power49.85 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 63.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 32.30°
Mean Glint Angle95.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.90 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) GA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Berrien County, GA
NWS WFO Tallahassee FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-05-16 17:52:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 31.385279°, -83.256668°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Berrien County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power31.76 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)314.13 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)7.34 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.14 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.38 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)23.73 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.71 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.51 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.73
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.95
Maximum Radiative Power31.76 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 37.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 13.40°
Mean Glint Angle48.90°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.10 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Hernando County, FL
NWS WFO Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-05-16 17:52:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 28.498611°, -82.554169°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Hernando County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power69.49 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)325.32 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)13.47 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.52 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)13.57 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)31.21 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.62 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)8.35 K
Similar Pixel Count12
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)5.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.70
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.81
Maximum Radiative Power69.49 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 34.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 11.20°
Mean Glint Angle42.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Manatee County, FL
NWS WFO Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-05-16 17:52:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 27.264166°, -82.243614°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Manatee County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power13.89 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)320.39 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.42 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.16 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.07 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.66 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.26 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.04 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.82
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power13.89 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 32.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 10.30°
Mean Glint Angle40.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) FL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Charlotte County, FL
NWS WFO Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-05-16 17:52:52UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 26.868055°, -81.734169°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Charlotte County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power68.76 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventSolar panel (database + spectral)
Event Priority Ranking5
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)327.71 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)11.58 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)5.38 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)16.32 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)28.30 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)11.81 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.40 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)4.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.50
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.00
Maximum Radiative Power68.76 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 32.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 10.30°
Mean Glint Angle39.10°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.70 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/Time2026-05-16 17:53:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.811111°, -81.237503°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power27.93 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventLikely a Solar Farm
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)318.63 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)10.47 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.84 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.45 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)24.46 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.61 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.66 K
Similar Pixel Count11
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)6.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.94
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.53
Maximum Radiative Power27.93 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 27.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 8.10°
Mean Glint Angle30.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
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