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Solar activity report
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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2016 Apr 24 2200 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 115 Issued at 2200Z on 24 Apr 2016IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 23-2100Z to 24-2100Z
Solar activity has been at very low levels for the past 24
hours. There are currently 4 numbered sunspot regions on the disk.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be very low
with a slight chance for a C-class flare on days one, two, and three (25
Apr, 26 Apr, 27 Apr).
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 23-2100Z to 24-2100Z
The geomagnetic
field has been at quiet to minor storm levels for the past 24 hours.
Solar wind speed reached a peak of 602 km/s at 24/0945Z. Total IMF
reached 10 nT at 23/2208Z. The maximum southward component of Bz reached
-6 nT at 23/2245Z. Electrons greater than 2 MeV at geosynchronous orbit
reached a peak level of 178 pfu.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected
to be at quiet to unsettled levels on days one and two (25 Apr, 26 Apr)
and quiet levels on day three (27 Apr).
III. Event Probabilities 25 Apr to 27 Apr
| Class M | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Class X | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Proton | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| PCAF | green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 24 Apr 082 Predicted 25 Apr-27 Apr 082/082/082 90 Day Mean 24 Apr 097
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 23 Apr 011/012 Estimated Afr/Ap 24 Apr 010/012 Predicted Afr/Ap 25 Apr-27 Apr 008/008-008/008-006/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 25 Apr to 27 Apr
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 20% | 20% | 15% |
| Minor storm | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Minor storm | 25% | 25% | 20% |
| Major-severe storm | 25% | 25% | 20% |
All times in UTC
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