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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2010 Jan 03 2201 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 003 Issued at 2200Z on 03 Jan 2010

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 02-2100Z to 03-2100Z

Solar activity was low. Region 1039 (S29W59) produced two C-class flares during the forecast period. This region remains a D-type sunspot group with a beta magnetic classification.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be very low to low. There is a likely chance of a C-class flare from Region 1039.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 02-2100Z to 03-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was quiet.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be quiet for the next three days (04 - 06 January).
III. Event Probabilities 04 Jan to 06 Jan
Class M05%05%05%
Class X01%01%01%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFgreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       03 Jan 076
  Predicted   04 Jan-06 Jan  080/080/080
  90 Day Mean        03 Jan 075
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 02 Jan  001/000
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 03 Jan  005/005
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 04 Jan-06 Jan  005/005-005/005-005/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 04 Jan to 06 Jan
A. Middle Latitudes
Active05%05%05%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active05%05%05%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%

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