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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2024 Apr 15 2200 UTC
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Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 106 Issued at 2200Z on 15 Apr 2024

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 14-2100Z to 15-2100Z

Solar activity has been at high levels for the past 24 hours. The largest solar event of the period was a M4 event observed at 15/1932Z from Region 3639 (N30E48). There are currently 11 numbered sunspot regions on the disk.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is likely to be moderate on days one, two, and three (16 Apr, 17 Apr, 18 Apr).
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 14-2100Z to 15-2100Z
The geomagnetic field has been at quiet levels for the past 24 hours. Solar wind speed reached a peak of 589 km/s at 15/0122Z. Total IMF reached 10 nT at 15/2004Z. The maximum southward component of Bz reached -8 nT at 15/1945Z. Electrons greater than 2 MeV at geosynchronous orbit reached a peak level of 386 pfu.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be at quiet to active levels on days one, two, and three (16 Apr, 17 Apr, 18 Apr).
III. Event Probabilities 16 Apr to 18 Apr
Class M60%60%60%
Class X05%05%05%
Proton05%05%05%
PCAFgreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       15 Apr 192
  Predicted   16 Apr-18 Apr 190/190/190
  90 Day Mean        15 Apr 159

V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 14 Apr  005/004
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 15 Apr  009/011
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 16 Apr-18 Apr  015/015-011/015-014/015

VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 16 Apr to 18 Apr
A. Middle Latitudes
Active15%40%40%
Minor storm05%15%15%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active15%10%10%
Minor storm25%25%25%
Major-severe storm20%50%50%

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