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Solar activity report
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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2008 May 12 2203 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 133 Issued at 2200Z on 12 May 2008IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 11-2100Z to 12-2100Z Solar activity was very low. There have been several
low-level flares observed during the period. The most probable
source is an active region located just behind the east limb.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be very
low. There is a slight chance for an isolated C-class event from
the new active region making its way onto the solar disk from behind
the east limb.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 11-2100Z to 12-2100Z
The geomagnetic field has been at quiet levels. The greater than 2
MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit was at high levels.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is
expected to be at quiet to unsettled conditions on day one (13 May)
of the period due to the influence of a recurrent coronal hole high
speed stream. Predominately quiet levels are expected to return for
days two and three (14-15 May).
III. Event Probabilities 13 May to 15 May
| Class M | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Class X | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Proton | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| PCAF | green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 12 May 068 Predicted 13 May-15 May 070/070/070 90 Day Mean 12 May 071
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 11 May 003/003 Estimated Afr/Ap 12 May 003/003 Predicted Afr/Ap 13 May-15 May 008/008-005/005-005/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 13 May to 15 May
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 15% | 10% | 10% |
| Minor storm | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 15% | 10% | 10% |
| Minor storm | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 11% | 01% |
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