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Solar activity report
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Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 71 Issued at 2200Z on 12 Mar 2018IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 11-2100Z to 12-2100Z
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 11-2100Z to 12-2100Z
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
III. Event Probabilities 13 Mar to 15 Mar
| Class M | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Class X | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Proton | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| PCAF | green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 12 Mar 068 Predicted 13 Mar-15 Mar 068/068/068 90 Day Mean 12 Mar 071
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 11 Mar 007/005 Estimated Afr/Ap 12 Mar 003/004 Predicted Afr/Ap 13 Mar-15 Mar 008/008-015/018-014/018
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 13 Mar to 15 Mar
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 25% | 35% | 35% |
| Minor storm | 10% | 25% | 25% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 05% | 05% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 15% | 10% | 10% |
| Minor storm | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Major-severe storm | 30% | 55% | 55% |
All times in UTC
Current data suggests there is a moderate possibility for aurora to appear at the following high latitude regions in the near future
Gillam, MBCurrent data suggests there is a slight possibility for aurora to appear at the following high latitude regions in the near future
Iqaluit, NU, Saskatoon, SKNuuk
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