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Solar activity report
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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2006 Feb 18 2204 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 049 Issued at 2200Z on 18 Feb 2006IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 17-2100Z to 18-2100Z Solar activity remains at very low levels. No sunspots
are visible on the disk.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to continue
at very low levels.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 17-2100Z to 18-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was at quiet levels today.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is
expected to be at quiet to unsettled levels. Active conditions are
possible on 19 February due to a favorably positioned coronal hole
high speed solar wind stream.
III. Event Probabilities 19 Feb to 21 Feb
| Class M | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Class X | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Proton | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| PCAF | green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 18 Feb 079 Predicted 19 Feb-21 Feb 080/080/080 90 Day Mean 18 Feb 085
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 17 Feb 002/004 Estimated Afr/Ap 18 Feb 002/003 Predicted Afr/Ap 19 Feb-21 Feb 010/012-006/010-006/010
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 19 Feb to 21 Feb
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 20% | 15% | 15% |
| Minor storm | 10% | 05% | 05% |
| Major-severe storm | 05% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 25% | 20% | 20% |
| Minor storm | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Major-severe storm | 05% | 05% | 05% |
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