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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2021 Oct 30 2200 UTC
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Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 303 Issued at 2200Z on 30 Oct 2021

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 29-2100Z to 30-2100Z

Solar activity has been at low levels for the past 24 hours. The largest solar event of the period was a C3 event observed at 30/0315Z from Region 2891 (N16E29). There are currently 4 numbered sunspot regions on the disk.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be low with a chance for M-class flares on days one, two, and three (31 Oct, 01 Nov, 02 Nov).
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 29-2100Z to 30-2100Z
The geomagnetic field has been at quiet levels for the past 24 hours. Solar wind speed reached a peak of 378 km/s at 30/1951Z. Total IMF reached 11 nT at 30/1905Z. The maximum southward component of Bz reached -10 nT at 30/2053Z. Protons greater than 10 MeV at geosynchronous orbit reached a peak level of 20 pfu at 29/2100Z. Electrons greater than 2 MeV at geosynchronous orbit reached a peak level of 133 pfu.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be at unsettled to severe storm levels on day one (31 Oct), quiet to active levels on day two (01 Nov) and quiet levels on day three (02 Nov).
III. Event Probabilities 31 Oct to 02 Nov
Class M35%35%35%
Class X05%05%05%
Proton05%05%05%
PCAFgreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       30 Oct 107
  Predicted   31 Oct-02 Nov 106/106/104
  90 Day Mean        30 Oct 085

V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 29 Oct  002/002
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 30 Oct  011/021
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 31 Oct-02 Nov  028/044-011/012-006/005

VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 31 Oct to 02 Nov
A. Middle Latitudes
Active25%30%10%
Minor storm35%10%01%
Major-severe storm35%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active05%15%15%
Minor storm15%30%20%
Major-severe storm85%40%15%

All times in UTC

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Current data suggests there is a moderate possibility for aurora to appear at the following high latitude regions in the near future

Whitehorse, YT
Anchorage, AK, Fairbanks, AK

Current data suggests there is a slight possibility for aurora to appear at the following high latitude regions in the near future

Edmonton, AB, Saskatoon, SK, Yellowknife, NT
Juneau, AK, Utqiagvik, AK
The strength of the interplanetary magnetic field is moderate (11.12nT), the direction is slightly South (-6.08nT).
The Disturbance Storm Time index predicts moderate storm conditions right now (-66nT)

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