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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2023 Nov 18 2200 UTC
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Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 322 Issued at 2200Z on 18 Nov 2023

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 17-2100Z to 18-2100Z

Solar activity has been at moderate levels for the past 24 hours. The largest solar event of the period were two M1 events observed at 18/0542Z and 18/1644Z. There are currently 2 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 (19 Nov, 20 Nov, 21 Nov).
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 17-2100Z to 18-2100Z
The geomagnetic field has been at quiet levels for the past 24 hours. Solar wind speed reached an estimated peak of 315 km/s at 18/0288Z. Total IMF reached 5 nT at 18/1633Z. The maximum southward component of Bz reached -5 nT at 18/1820Z. Electrons greater than 2 MeV at geosynchronous orbit reached a peak level of 399 pfu.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be at quiet to minor storm levels on days one and two (19 Nov, 20 Nov) and quiet to unsettled levels on day three (21 Nov).
III. Event Probabilities 19 Nov to 21 Nov
Class M25%25%25%
Class X01%01%01%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFgreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       18 Nov 127
  Predicted   19 Nov-21 Nov 125/125/125
  90 Day Mean        18 Nov 146

V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 17 Nov  003/003
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 18 Nov  003/004
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 19 Nov-21 Nov  010/012-019/020-007/010

VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 19 Nov to 21 Nov
A. Middle Latitudes
Active30%35%15%
Minor storm15%20%05%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active15%15%15%
Minor storm20%20%20%
Major-severe storm25%25%20%

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