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Solar activity report
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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2012 Aug 01 2200 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 214 Issued at 2200Z on 01 Aug 2012IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 31-2100Z to 01-2100Z Solar activity was low. Regions 1528 (N17W56), 1532
(S19W14), 1535 (N18E37), 1536 (S22W01), and 1538 (S22E54) all
produced low level C-class flares. Region 1536 is the most
magnetically complex group on the visible disk with a weak
Beta-gamma configuration. No Earth-directed coronal mass ejections
(CMEs) were observed during the reporting period.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to continue
at low levels with a chance for M-class flares.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 31-2100Z to 01-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was quiet.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is
expected to be quiet to unsettled with isolated active periods
possible on day 1 (02 August) due to effects from the 28 July CME.
Quiet to unsettled conditions are expected on day 2 (03 August).
Mostly quiet conditions are expected on day 3 (04 August).
III. Event Probabilities 02 Aug to 04 Aug
| Class M | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Class X | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Proton | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| PCAF | Green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 01 Aug 150 Predicted 02 Aug-04 Aug 155/155/150 90 Day Mean 01 Aug 127
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 31 Jul 005/006 Estimated Afr/Ap 01 Aug 005/006 Predicted Afr/Ap 02 Aug-04 Aug 008/010-007/008-006/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 02 Aug to 04 Aug
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 20% | 15% | 05% |
| Minor storm | 10% | 05% | 01% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Minor storm | 25% | 20% | 15% |
| Major-severe storm | 30% | 20% | 05% |
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