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Solar activity report
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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2018 Feb 25 2200 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 56 Issued at 2200Z on 25 Feb 2018IA. 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 0 numbered sunspot regions on the disk.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be very low
on days one, two, and three (26 Feb, 27 Feb, 28 Feb).
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 24-2100Z to 25-2100Z
The geomagnetic
field has been at quiet levels for the past 24 hours. Solar wind speed
reached a peak of 453 km/s at 24/2123Z. Total IMF reached 7 nT at
25/0726Z. The maximum southward component of Bz reached -3 nT at
25/1749Z. Electrons greater than 2 MeV at geosynchronous orbit reached a
peak level of 2610 pfu.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected
to be at unsettled to minor storm levels on day one (26 Feb), unsettled
levels on day two (27 Feb) and quiet levels on day three (28 Feb).
III. Event Probabilities 26 Feb to 28 Feb
| Class M | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Class X | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Proton | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| PCAF | green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 25 Feb 067 Predicted 26 Feb-28 Feb 068/068/068 90 Day Mean 25 Feb 071
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 24 Feb 006/008 Estimated Afr/Ap 25 Feb 004/006 Predicted Afr/Ap 26 Feb-28 Feb 018/024-011/012-005/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 26 Feb to 28 Feb
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 35% | 20% | 10% |
| Minor storm | 25% | 05% | 01% |
| Major-severe storm | 05% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Minor storm | 20% | 25% | 20% |
| Major-severe storm | 65% | 20% | 10% |
All times in UTC
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