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Solar activity report
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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2008 May 25 2203 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 146 Issued at 2200Z on 25 May 2008IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 24-2100Z to 25-2100Z Solar activity was at very low levels.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to remain
at very low levels.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 24-2100Z to 25-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was at quiet to unsettled levels. Wind speed
measured by the ACE spacecraft began the period at approximately 500
km/s. Since the beginning of the period wind speeds have been
declining, and ended the summary period at around 440 km/s. The
greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit reached
high levels again today.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is
expected to remain at quiet to unsettled levels, with a slight
chance of isolated active conditions at high latitudes for the
forecast period (26 to 28 May).
III. Event Probabilities 26 May to 28 May
| Class M | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Class X | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Proton | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| PCAF | green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 25 May 068 Predicted 26 May-28 May 068/068/068 90 Day Mean 25 May 071
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 24 May 004/007 Estimated Afr/Ap 25 May 006/010 Predicted Afr/Ap 26 May-28 May 005/008-005/008-005/008
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 26 May to 28 May
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Minor storm | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Minor storm | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
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