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Solar activity report

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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2010 Jan 12 2201 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 012 Issued at 2200Z on 12 Jan 2010

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 11-2100Z to 12-2100Z

Solar activity was low. Region 1040 (N28W04) produced a C1.1 flare at 1320Z along with numerous B-class flares. Region 1040 showed little change in areal coverage (300 millionths) and was classified as an Eao-beta group with 25 spots.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be very low to low. There is a slight chance Region 1040 could produce an isolated M-class flare.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 11-2100Z to 12-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was quiet.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be mostly quiet with a slight chance for isolated unsettled periods on day one (13 January) due to the presence of a coronal hole high speed stream. Quiet conditions are expected for days two and three (14-15 January).
III. Event Probabilities 13 Jan to 15 Jan
Class M15%15%15%
Class X01%01%01%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFgreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       12 Jan 093
  Predicted   13 Jan-15 Jan 093/093/090
  90 Day Mean        12 Jan 076
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 11 Jan  004/006
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 12 Jan  003/005
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 13 Jan-15 Jan  005/005-005/005-005/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 13 Jan to 15 Jan
A. Middle Latitudes
Active05%05%05%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active05%05%05%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%

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