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Solar activity report

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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2011 Feb 22 2200 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 053 Issued at 2200Z on 22 Feb 2011

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 21-2100Z to 22-2100Z

Solar activity has been very low. Region 1161 (N11W56) decayed slightly but still maintained a beta-gamma magnetic classification. Region 1162 (N17W59) was stable and quiet.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be very low to low. There is a chance for a C-class event from either Region 1161 or Region 1162.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 21-2100Z to 22-2100Z
The geomagnetic field has been quiet during the past 24 hours. The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit reached high levels during the period.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be predominately quiet on days one and two (23-24 February). Quiet to unsettled conditions are expected on day three (25 February). The increase in activity is forecast due to the expected slight increase in solar wind speed to around 480 km/s.
III. Event Probabilities 23 Feb to 25 Feb
Class M05%05%05%
Class X01%01%01%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFGreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       22 Feb 091
  Predicted   23 Feb-25 Feb  090/088/085
  90 Day Mean        22 Feb 087
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 21 Feb  007/007
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 22 Feb  002/005
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 23 Feb-25 Feb  005/005-005/005-007/008
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 23 Feb to 25 Feb
A. Middle Latitudes
Active10%10%15%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active10%10%15%
Minor storm01%01%05%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%

All times in UTC

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