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Solar activity report

Any mentioned solar flare in this report has a scaling factor applied by the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). Because of the SWPC scaling factor, solar flares are reported as 42% smaller than for the science quality data. The scaling factor has been removed from our archived solar flare data to reflect the true physical units.
Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2010 Feb 13 2226 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

::::::::::CORRECTED COPY:::::::::: SDF Number 044 Issued at 2200Z on 13 Feb 2010

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 12-2100Z to 13-2100Z

Solar activity was low. Regions 1045 (N24W69) and 1046 (N23W11) were stable during the period producing only low level C-class events. Both regions maintained Beta-Gamma magnetic classifications. New Region 1048 (N23E90) was numbered during the period after producing two C-class flares, the largest a C9.6 event at 13/1239Z, observed on SXI from around the east limb. No spots have been reported yet.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be low to moderate with a chance for high activity on days 1-3 (14-16 February).
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 12-2100Z to 13-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was mostly quiet with a single period of unsettled conditions from 13/15-18Z.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be quiet for day 1 (14 February). Unsettled to active conditions with a chance for isolated minor storming is expected on day 2 (15 February) with an increased chance for minor storming on day 3 (16 February). Activity is associated with the midday, day 2 arrival of the 13 February CME, and a recurrent coronal hole high speed stream.
III. Event Probabilities 14 Feb to 16 Feb
Class M70%70%70%
Class X20%20%20%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFgreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       13 Feb 094
  Predicted   14 Feb-16 Feb  095/095/095
  90 Day Mean        13 Feb 079
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 12 Feb  004/006
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 13 Feb  002/005
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 14 Feb-16 Feb  005/005-012/012-018/018
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 14 Feb to 16 Feb
A. Middle Latitudes
Active10%40%45%
Minor storm01%30%35%
Major-severe storm01%10%15%
B. High Latitudes
Active15%45%45%
Minor storm05%35%40%
Major-severe storm01%10%15%

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