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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2010 Mar 24 2216 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
::::::::::Corrected Copy:::::::::: SDF Number 083 Issued at 2200Z on 24 Mar 2010IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 23-2100Z to 24-2100Z Solar activity was at very low levels for the past 24
hours. Region 1057 (N17E57) has showed steady growth throughout the
day and is classified as a D type group. The total sunspot area
increased to about 240 millionths in size near the end of the
period. Region 1056 (N17W50) decayed to spotless plage. No new
regions were numbered today.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be at
very low to low levels with C-class flares likely from Region 1057. There
is a slight chance for M-class events also from Region 1057.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 23-2100Z to 24-2100Z
The geomagnetic field has been at quiet levels for the past 24 hours.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is
expected to be at quiet to unsettled levels for the next two days
(25-26 March) due to the arrival of a weak coronal hole high-speed
stream. The geomagnetic field is expected to return to quiet levels
on day three (27 March) as the effects of the coronal hole subside.
III. Event Probabilities 25 Mar to 27 Mar
| Class M | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Class X | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Proton | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| PCAF | green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 24 Mar 084 Predicted 25 Mar-27 Mar 085/085/085 90 Day Mean 24 Mar 082
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 23 Mar 000/002 Estimated Afr/Ap 24 Mar 004/004 Predicted Afr/Ap 25 Mar-27 Mar 005/005-005/005-005/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 25 Mar to 27 Mar
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 10% | 10% | 05% |
| Minor storm | 05% | 05% | 01% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 10% | 10% | 05% |
| Minor storm | 05% | 05% | 01% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
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