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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2024 Apr 26 0015 UTC
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Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 116 Issued at 2200Z on 25 Apr 2024

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 24-2100Z to 25-2100Z

Solar activity has been at moderate levels for the past 24 hours. The largest solar event of the period was an M1.1 event observed at 25/1712Z from Region 3638 (S18, L=231). There are currently 13 numbered sunspot regions on the disk.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be moderate with a slight chance for an X-class flare on days one, two, and three (26 Apr, 27 Apr, 28 Apr).
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 350 km/s at 25/1357Z. Total IMF reached 6 nT at 25/1407Z. The maximum southward component of Bz reached -4 nT at 25/08414Z. Electrons greater than 2 MeV at geosynchronous orbit reached a peak level of 1670 pfu.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be at unsettled to active levels on day one (26 Apr) and quiet to active levels on days two and three (27 Apr, 28 Apr). Protons have a slight chance of crossing threshold on days one, two, and three (26 Apr, 27 Apr, 28 Apr).
III. Event Probabilities 26 Apr to 27 Apr
Class M75%75%75%
Class X15%15%15%
Proton15%15%15%
PCAFgreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       25 Apr 167
  Predicted   26 Apr-28 Apr 155/145/135
  90 Day Mean        25 Apr 163

V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 24 Apr  003/003
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 25 Apr  003/003
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 26 Apr-28 Apr  016/015-015/015-011/012

VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 26 Apr to 28 Apr
A. Middle Latitudes
Active35%35%35%
Minor storm25%20%20%
Major-severe storm05%05%05%
B. High Latitudes
Active10%10%10%
Minor storm25%30%30%
Major-severe storm60%55%55%

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