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Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-08-21
Time: 19:26:17
Production Date and Time: 2026-08-21 19:31:30 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20262331926174_e20262331928547_c20262331929037.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20262331921174_e20262331923547_c20262331923599.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Notifications: 9
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Quebec
Country/Countries Canada
County/Locality(s) Lac-Saint-Jean-Est, Quebec
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-08-21 19:26:23UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 48.547779°, -71.648331°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Lac-Saint-Jean-Est (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power25.46 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventLikely an Urban Source
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)301.15 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.60 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)7.86 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.90 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)9.89 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.86 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.39 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.40 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder1.00
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.94
Maximum Radiative Power25.46 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 56.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 48.40°
Mean Glint Angle91.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 7.20 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) British Columbia
Country/Countries Canada
County/Locality(s) Fraser Valley, British Columbia
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-08-21 19:26:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 49.178890°, -121.007225°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Fraser Valley (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power169.23 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)295.34 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)13.30 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)6.05 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)-1.01 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)46.93 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)13.26 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.27 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)7.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.49
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.94
Maximum Radiative Power169.23 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 71.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.60°
Mean Glint Angle102.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 12.80 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IL
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) LaSalle County, IL
NWS WFO Chicago IL
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-08-21 19:26:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 41.127499°, -88.836113°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • LaSalle County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power22.27 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventLikely an Urban Source
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.39 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.40 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)8.02 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.83 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.95 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.74 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.47 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)-0.10 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.94
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.56
Maximum Radiative Power22.27 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 49.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 34.40°
Mean Glint Angle71.30°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.20 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IN
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Grant County, IN
NWS WFO Northern Indiana IN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-08-21 19:26:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 40.542778°, -85.669998°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Grant County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power21.19 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventLikely an Urban Source
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)304.57 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.54 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)9.03 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)10.26 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.41 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.65 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.31 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.65
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.54
Maximum Radiative Power21.19 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 48.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 35.60°
Mean Glint Angle70.70°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Sheridan County, KS
NWS WFO Goodland KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-08-21 19:26:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 39.380833°, -100.321945°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Sheridan County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power3.09 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)315.12 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.08 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.30 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.81 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)25.11 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.10 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.43 K
Similar Pixel Count24
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.80 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 Power3.09 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 52.70°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 28.40°
Mean Glint Angle70.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.60 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) KS
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Saline County, KS
NWS WFO Wichita KS
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-08-21 19:26:50UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.717224°, -97.543892°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Saline County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power20.86 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)318.57 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.96 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.99 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.24 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.67 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.15 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.47 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.90 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.90
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power20.86 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 50.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 28.70°
Mean Glint Angle68.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 6.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) AR
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Cross County, AR
NWS WFO Memphis TN
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-08-21 19:27:21UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 35.204723°, -90.562500°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Cross County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power46.00 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)313.10 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)8.27 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.33 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)5.39 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)28.11 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.96 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.98 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)8.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.63
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.78
Maximum Radiative Power46.00 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 44.20°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 29.10°
Mean Glint Angle59.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.60 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/Time2026-08-21 19:28:22UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 22.290277°, -80.194725°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power23.99 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)319.22 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.97 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.02 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)11.71 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)20.32 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.96 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.04 K
Similar Pixel Count19
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.40 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 Power23.99 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 26.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 30.70°
Mean Glint Angle40.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.50 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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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/Time2026-08-21 19:28:53UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 19.050556°, -69.644722°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power12.22 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)307.22 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.07 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.50 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)5.93 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)10.80 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.39 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.22 K
Similar Pixel Count23
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.50 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.44
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power6.59 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 23.30°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 40.00°
Mean Glint Angle51.80°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 8.70 km2
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