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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2006 May 14 2203 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 134 Issued at 2200Z on 14 May 2006

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 13-2100Z to 14-2100Z

Solar activity was very low. Region 880 (S08W70) is the only region on the visible disk with spots.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to continue at very low levels.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 13-2100Z to 14-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was quiet to unsettled. The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit was at high levels again today.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be quiet to unsettled.
III. Event Probabilities 15 May to 17 May
Class M01%01%01%
Class X01%01%01%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFgreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       14 May 072
  Predicted   15 May-17 May  070/070/070
  90 Day Mean        14 May 082
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 13 May  009/011
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 14 May  006/008
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 15 May-17 May  005/005-005/005-005/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 15 May to 17 May
A. Middle Latitudes
Active15%15%15%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active20%20%20%
Minor storm05%05%05%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%

All times in UTC

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Current data suggests there is a slight possibility for aurora to appear at the following high latitude regions in the near future

Gillam, MB, Yellowknife, NT
The solar wind speed is currently moderately high (533.3 km/sec.)
The maximum X-ray flux of the past two hours is:
C5.26

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