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Solar activity report

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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2010 Aug 02 2201 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 214 Issued at 2200Z on 02 Aug 2010

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 01-2100Z to 02-2100Z

Solar activity was very low. Two B-class flares were observed, one of which was produced by Region 1092 (N16E10). Region 1092 showed a minor increase in spot count during the period and was classified as a Cho group with a beta magnetic configuration. No new regions were assigned.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be very low. However, there will be a chance for an isolated C-class flare from Region 1092.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 01-2100Z to 02-2100Z
Geomagnetic field activity was at quiet levels. The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit was high throughout the period.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
Geomagnetic field activity is expected to be at unsettled to active levels on day 1 (03 August) due to the arrival of the first of two CMEs observed on 01 August (this CME was associated with the long-duration C3/Sf flare at 01/0826Z). Activity is expected to be at active to minor storm levels with a slight chance for major storm on days 2 - 3 (04 - 05 August) due to the arrival of the second slower CME observed on 01 August (associated with a large filament disappearance).
III. Event Probabilities 03 Aug to 05 Aug
Class M05%05%05%
Class X01%01%01%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFgreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       02 Aug 079
  Predicted   03 Aug-05 Aug  080/082/084
  90 Day Mean        02 Aug 075
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 01 Aug  002/004
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 02 Aug  003/005
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 03 Aug-05 Aug  012/012-018/022-020/025
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 03 Aug to 05 Aug
A. Middle Latitudes
Active20%40%50%
Minor storm05%20%25%
Major-severe storm01%05%10%
B. High Latitudes
Active25%45%40%
Minor storm10%25%35%
Major-severe storm01%10%15%

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