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Solar activity report
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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2003 Mar 28 2200 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 087 Issued at 2200Z on 28 Mar 2003IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 27-2100Z to 28-2100Z
Solar activity was low due to a single C1 flare at
27/2325Z, likely associated with activity from near the southwest
limb. Region 319 (N12W18) has stabilized following a period of
rapid growth in the previous 24 hours. Despite its moderate size,
this region maintains a fairly simple magnetic configuration and has
been stable. Region 321 (N04E21) exhibited slight decay and was
relatively quiet this period. New Region 326 (S12E74) was numbered
today.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to continue
at low levels. Regions 319 and 321 have good potential for C-class
flares and a small chance for an M-class event.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 27-2100Z to 28-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was mostly quiet to active with isolated minor
storm periods during local nighttime hours. The most active
conditions early in the period were due to a waning high speed
coronal hole stream. A weak transient passed the ACE spacecraft
between 28/1400 - 1500Z. Predominantly southward Bz in the IMF
resulted in active levels late in the period. The greater than 2 MeV
electron fluxes at geosynchronous orbit reached high levels.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is
expected to be quiet to active. Isolated minor storm periods at
higher latitudes are possible through day one and again on day three
as another weak coronal hole moves into a geoeffective position.
III. Event Probabilities 29 Mar to 31 Mar
| Class M | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Class X | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Proton | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| PCAF | green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 28 Mar 147 Predicted 29 Mar-31 Mar 150/155/150 90 Day Mean 28 Mar 133
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 27 Mar 016/027 Estimated Afr/Ap 28 Mar 018/020 Predicted Afr/Ap 29 Mar-31 Mar 012/012-010/012-015/015
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 29 Mar to 31 Mar
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 40% | 25% | 30% |
| Minor storm | 20% | 10% | 15% |
| Major-severe storm | 05% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 50% | 35% | 40% |
| Minor storm | 25% | 15% | 20% |
| Major-severe storm | 10% | 05% | 05% |
All times in UTC
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