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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2024 Aug 23 2200 UTC
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Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 236 Issued at 2200Z on 23 Aug 2024

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 22-2100Z to 23-2100Z

Solar activity has been at high levels for the past 24 hours. The largest solar event of the period was a M5 event observed at 23/2012Z from Region 3800 (S28E17). There are currently 9 numbered sunspot regions on the disk.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is likely to be moderate with a slight chance for an X-class flare on days one, two, and three (24 Aug, 25 Aug, 26 Aug).
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 22-2100Z to 23-2100Z
The geomagnetic field has been at quiet to unsettled levels for the past 24 hours. Solar wind speed reached a peak of 401 km/s at 23/0110Z. Total IMF reached 11 nT at 23/0355Z. The maximum southward component of Bz reached -10 nT at 23/0525Z. Electrons greater than 2 MeV at geosynchronous orbit reached a peak level of 127 pfu.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be at quiet levels on days one, two, and three (24 Aug, 25 Aug, 26 Aug). Protons have a slight chance of crossing threshold on days one, two, and three (24 Aug, 25 Aug, 26 Aug).
III. Event Probabilities 24 Aug to 26 Aug
Class M70%70%70%
Class X15%15%15%
Proton10%10%10%
PCAFgreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       23 Aug 242
  Predicted   24 Aug-26 Aug 245/250/260
  90 Day Mean        23 Aug 206

V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 22 Aug  011/010
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 23 Aug  008/008
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 24 Aug-26 Aug  006/005-006/005-005/005

VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 24 Aug to 26 Aug
A. Middle Latitudes
Active10%10%10%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active15%15%15%
Minor storm20%20%20%
Major-severe storm15%15%15%

All times in UTC

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