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Solar activity report
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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2009 Feb 18 2201 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 2009IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 17-2100Z to 18-2100Z Solar activity was very low. No flares were observed
during the period. The visible disk remains spotless.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be very
low.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 17-2100Z to 18-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was quiet. 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 at quiet levels on days one and two of the forecast
period (19 - 20 February). By day three (21 February),
predominately quiet to unsettled conditions are forecast as a
recurrent coronal hole high speed stream is expected to rotate into
a geoeffective position.
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 070 Predicted 19 Feb-21 Feb 070/070/070 90 Day Mean 18 Feb 069
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 17 Feb 001/001 Estimated Afr/Ap 18 Feb 002/005 Predicted Afr/Ap 19 Feb-21 Feb 005/005-005/008-012/012
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 19 Feb to 21 Feb
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 05% | 10% | 25% |
| Minor storm | 01% | 01% | 10% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Minor storm | 01% | 10% | 15% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
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