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Solar activity report
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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2008 May 22 2203 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 143 Issued at 2200Z on 22 May 2008IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 21-2100Z to 22-2100Z Solar activity was very low. The visible disk is
spotless. A 10 degree filament near S25E08 disappeared between
0734-1338Z.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be very
low.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 21-2100Z to 22-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was quiet to unsettled. Solar wind speed
decreased gradually from approximately 620 km/s to values ranging
between 580 - 520 km/s. The solar wind signatures were consistent
with a high speed stream from a coronal hole.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is
expected to be quiet to unsettled with a chance for isolated active
periods for the next three days (23 - 25 May) due to persistent
effects from the high speed stream.
III. Event Probabilities 23 May to 25 May
| Class M | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Class X | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Proton | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| PCAF | Green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 22 May 069 Predicted 23 May-25 May 068/068/068 90 Day Mean 22 May 071
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 21 May 009/013 Estimated Afr/Ap 22 May 010/010 Predicted Afr/Ap 23 May-25 May 008/010-008/010-008/010
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 23 May to 25 May
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Minor storm | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 40% | 40% | 25% |
| Minor storm | 20% | 20% | 15% |
| Major-severe storm | 10% | 10% | 05% |
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