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Solar activity report
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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2003 Jul 18 2200 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 199 Issued at 2200Z on 18 Jul 2003IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 17-2100Z to 18-2100Z
Solar activity was at low levels. Region 410 (S11W01)
produced two consecutive C5 flares at 17/2356Z and 18/0005Z. Region
410 continues to increase in area coverage and magnetic complexity.
Region 412 (N17W06) exhibited growth in area and magnetic
complexity, developing a beta-gamma magnetic configuration due to
mixing polarities in the trailing spots. Region 409 (N15E05)
continued its gradual decay and simplified to a beta magnetic
configuration. New Region 414 (S02E58) was numbered today.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be low
to moderate. Regions 410, and 412 have the potential for M-class
activity over the next three days. Region 409 has the potential for
M-class activity on day one.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 17-2100Z to 18-2100Z
The geomagnetic field has been quiet to active. Active conditions
were observed early in the period. Solar wind speed decreased from
600 km/s to 500 km/s around 18/0700Z and remained at 500 km/s for
the remainder of the day. This decrease marks the end of the
coronal hole high speed stream.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is
expected to be at quiet to unsettled levels. Isolated active
conditions are possible during night time hours.
III. Event Probabilities 19 Jul to 21 Jul
| Class M | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| Class X | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Proton | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| PCAF | green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 18 Jul 140 Predicted 19 Jul-21 Jul 135/140/140 90 Day Mean 18 Jul 127
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 17 Jul 014/022 Estimated Afr/Ap 18 Jul 012/012 Predicted Afr/Ap 19 Jul-21 Jul 015/015-015/015-012/012
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 19 Jul to 21 Jul
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 35% | 35% | 25% |
| Minor storm | 20% | 20% | 15% |
| Major-severe storm | 05% | 05% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Minor storm | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Major-severe storm | 05% | 05% | 05% |
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