Next Generation Fire System (NGFS) - Experimental ; CIMSS

Date:	2026-08-18
Time:	18:41:17
Production Date and Time:	2026-08-18 18:46:29 UTC
Primary Instrument:	GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id:	666
Location/orbit:	GEO
L1 File:	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20262301841170_e20262301843554_c20262301843597.nc
L1 File(s) - Temporal	OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20262301836170_e20262301838560_c20262301839025.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Notifications:	8

Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	OK
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Noble County, OK
NWS WFO	Norman OK
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-08-18 18:41:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	36.540554°, -97.192780°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):	Noble County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	37.72 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	319.68 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	4.10 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.47 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	5.95 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	20.33 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.50 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.94 K
Similar Pixel Count	25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.00 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.74
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	22.82 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	48.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	23.10°
Mean Glint Angle	67.50°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	12.10 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	KSsw-COse-OKw-TXnw_750_m MOsw-KSe-OKe-ARnw_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	AR
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Crittenden County, AR
NWS WFO	Memphis TN
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-08-18 18:42:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	35.421112°, -90.298058°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):	Crittenden County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	59.08 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	315.96 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	7.82 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	4.88 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	5.54 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	22.10 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	7.33 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.06 K
Similar Pixel Count	16
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	6.80 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.71
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.89
Maximum Radiative Power	33.26 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	44.40°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	23.30°
Mean Glint Angle	62.00°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	11.20 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	ILs-INs-KYw-TNw-_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	AR
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Jefferson County, AR
NWS WFO	Little Rock AR
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-08-18 18:42:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	34.136665°, -91.875557°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):	Jefferson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	5.28 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	315.89 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.88 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	1.95 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	6.08 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	21.27 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.79 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.33 K
Similar Pixel Count	25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.70 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.65
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	5.28 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	43.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	21.70°
Mean Glint Angle	59.90°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	5.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	MOsw-KSe-OKe-ARnw_750_m TXe-LA-ARs_750_m
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s)	GA
Country/Countries	United States
County/Locality(s)	Chatham County, GA
NWS WFO	Charleston SC
Identification Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-08-18 18:42:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	31.870556°, -80.987778°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):	Chatham County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	137.75 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk, Known Incident: Main Trail (HIGH, tdiff=1.2224 days, Perimeter)
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	315.02 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	11.16 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	3.05 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	6.72 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	22.26 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	10.58 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.53 K
Similar Pixel Count	4
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.30 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.80
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.56
Maximum Radiative Power	37.65 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	37.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	24.90°
Mean Glint Angle	54.60°
Water Fraction	0.20
Total Pixel Area	20.30 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	SCs-GAe-FLn_750_m
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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 Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-08-18 18:43:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	22.766666°, -80.834999°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	13.47 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	314.64 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	4.95 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	3.47 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	4.60 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	16.47 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	4.87 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.43 K
Similar Pixel Count	23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	0.60 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.56
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	13.47 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	27.50°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	19.80°
Mean Glint Angle	36.20°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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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 Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-08-18 18:43:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	22.703056°, -83.056664°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	3.41 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	315.27 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	4.14 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	1.62 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	6.92 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	15.13 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.48 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	1.71 K
Similar Pixel Count	20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	1.20 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.85
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	0.81
Maximum Radiative Power	3.41 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	28.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	18.00°
Mean Glint Angle	35.10°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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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 Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-08-18 18:43:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	21.894444°, -78.694443°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	14.23 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	319.85 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	3.12 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	1.23 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	9.06 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	16.04 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	2.20 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	1.03 K
Similar Pixel Count	25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	2.40 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.89
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	14.23 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	26.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	21.30°
Mean Glint Angle	36.10°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.50 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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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 Method	Enhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time	2026-08-18 18:43:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon):	19.356388°, -71.726669°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):	Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomaly	n/a
Total Radiative Power	30.07 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status	New Feature
Type of Event	Nominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking	4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)	317.23 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)	5.68 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)	2.40 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)	9.99 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	17.79 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)	5.97 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)	3.23 K
Similar Pixel Count	8
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)	5.40 K
Image Interval	5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder	0.31
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter	1.00
Maximum Radiative Power	30.07 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty	0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle	23.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle	27.10°
Mean Glint Angle	40.40°
Water Fraction	0.00
Total Pixel Area	4.40 km²
Latest Satellite Imagery:	None Available
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