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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2011 Sep 11 2200 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 254 Issued at 2200Z on 11 Sep 2011IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 10-2100Z to 11-2100Z Solar activity was low. Region 1283 (N14W87) produced
a long duration C6/Sf flare at 11/0851Z. Region 1283 currently is
rotating around the west limb as a Dso spot group with a Beta-Gamma
magnetic classification. Region 1289 (N22E12), a Dko-Beta spot
group with 430 millionths in area, exhibited decay in its smaller
trailing spots. New Region 1292 (N08E66) was numbered today.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to continue
at low levels with further M-class flares likely on 12 September as
Region 1283 continues to rotate around the west limb. On 12 - 14
September, solar activity is expected to be at low levels with a
slight chance for M-class flares.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 10-2100Z to 11-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was at quiet to minor storm conditions. Minor
storm levels were observed during the period 10/2100 - 2400Z.
Activity was likely due to continued CME effects followed by a
coronal hole high speed stream. At approximately 10/1401Z, a slight
increase in density, wind speed, and temperature was seen in the ACE
solar wind monitor. Solar wind speed continued to increase to
approximately 660 km/s while density dropped to around 1 p/cc during
the period. This was most likely the start of the transition into
the coronal hole high speed stream.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is
expected to be unsettled to active with minor storm periods possible
on days 1 and 2 (12-13 September) due to continued coronal hole
influence and a possible glancing blow from the 10 September CME.
Conditions are expected to be quiet to unsettled on day 3 (14
September).
III. Event Probabilities 12 Sep to 14 Sep
| Class M | 55% | 35% | 35% |
| Class X | 05% | 01% | 01% |
| Proton | 05% | 01% | 01% |
| PCAF | Green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 11 Sep 121 Predicted 12 Sep-14 Sep 120/115/115 90 Day Mean 11 Sep 100
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 10 Sep 020/033 Estimated Afr/Ap 11 Sep 010/018 Predicted Afr/Ap 12 Sep-14 Sep 010/012-010/012-005/008
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 12 Sep to 14 Sep
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 20% | 20% | 05% |
| Minor storm | 10% | 10% | 01% |
| Major-severe storm | 05% | 05% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 30% | 30% | 15% |
| Minor storm | 10% | 10% | 05% |
| Major-severe storm | 05% | 05% | 01% |
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