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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2005 Aug 28 2204 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 240 Issued at 2200Z on 28 Aug 2005

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 27-2100Z to 28-2100Z

Solar activity increased to moderate levels today. Region 803 (N11E27) produced the largest flare of the period, an impulsive M1/Sf event that occurred at 28/1028Z. This region underwent some decay of penumbral coverage during the period with a delta structure materializing in the leading portion of this reversed polarity spot group. A disappearing solar filament was reported in the southwest solar quadrant, occurring between 28/0755 and 0946Z. The remaining spotted groups were quiescent over the past 24 hours. No new regions were numbered today.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be at low levels. Region 803 is capable of producing further isolated M-class flare activity.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 27-2100Z to 28-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was at predominantly quiet levels. The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit reached high levels today.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be at predominantly quiet to unsettled levels for 29-31 August.
III. Event Probabilities 29 Aug to 31 Aug
Class M30%30%30%
Class X01%01%01%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFgreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       28 Aug 090
  Predicted   29 Aug-31 Aug  090/085/085
  90 Day Mean        28 Aug 093
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 27 Aug  004/007
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 28 Aug  004/006
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 29 Aug-31 Aug  005/008-005/008-005/012
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 29 Aug to 31 Aug
A. Middle Latitudes
Active15%15%15%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active15%15%20%
Minor storm05%05%10%
Major-severe storm01%01%05%

All times in UTC

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