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Solar activity report
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Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 077 Issued at 2200Z on 18 Mar 2003IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 17-2100Z to 18-2100Z
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 17-2100Z to 18-2100Z
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
III. Event Probabilities 19 Mar to 21 Mar
| Class M | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Class X | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Proton | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| PCAF | green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 18 Mar 118 Predicted 19 Mar-21 Mar 115/110/110 90 Day Mean 18 Mar 137
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 17 Mar 019/039 Estimated Afr/Ap 18 Mar 020/026 Predicted Afr/Ap 19 Mar-21 Mar 020/025-020/020-015/015
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 19 Mar to 21 Mar
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 50% | 50% | 40% |
| Minor storm | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Major-severe storm | 05% | 05% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 60% | 60% | 50% |
| Minor storm | 20% | 20% | 15% |
| Major-severe storm | 10% | 10% | 05% |
All times in UTC
Current data suggests there is a slight possibility for aurora to appear at the following high latitude regions in the near future
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