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Solar activity report
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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2016 Aug 25 2200 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 238 Issued at 2200Z on 25 Aug 2016IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 24-2100Z to 25-2100Z
Solar activity has been at very low levels for the past 24
hours. There are currently 3 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 (26
Aug, 27 Aug, 28 Aug).
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 24-2100Z to 25-2100Z
The geomagnetic
field has been at quiet to unsettled levels for the past 24 hours. Solar
wind speed reached a peak of 611 km/s at 25/0737Z. Total IMF reached 6
nT at 25/2037Z. The maximum southward component of Bz reached -4 nT at
25/0655Z. Electrons greater than 2 MeV at geosynchronous orbit reached a
peak level of 1295 pfu.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected
to be at quiet to unsettled levels on days one and three (26 Aug, 28
Aug) and quiet levels on day two (27 Aug).
III. Event Probabilities 26 Aug to 28 Aug
| Class M | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Class X | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Proton | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| PCAF | green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 25 Aug 079 Predicted 26 Aug-28 Aug 078/078/078 90 Day Mean 25 Aug 084
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 24 Aug 017/019 Estimated Afr/Ap 25 Aug 009/010 Predicted Afr/Ap 26 Aug-28 Aug 008/008-006/005-008/008
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 26 Aug to 28 Aug
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 10% | 10% | 15% |
| Minor storm | 05% | 01% | 05% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Minor storm | 20% | 15% | 20% |
| Major-severe storm | 15% | 10% | 25% |
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