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Solar activity report

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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2011 Apr 26 2200 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 116 Issued at 2200Z on 26 Apr 2011

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 25-2100Z to 26-2100Z

Solar activity has been at been at very low levels for the past 24 hours. Region 1195 (S17W25) has started to decay , with a decrease in both sunspot number and areal coverage. Two new Regions were numbered today, Region 1199 (N21W23) and Region 1200 (S17E42). Region 1199 emerged quickly on the disk and is already classified as a C-type group.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be at very low to low levels for the next three days (27-29 April).
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 25-2100Z to 26-2100Z
The geomagnetic field has been at quiet levels for the past 24 hours. Solar wind speed, as measured by the ACE spacecraft, has continued to decrease from around 450 - 400 km/s.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be at mostly quiet levels for the next three days (27-29 April).
III. Event Probabilities 27 Apr to 29 Apr
Class M10%05%05%
Class X01%01%01%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFgreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       26 Apr 109
  Predicted   27 Apr-29 Apr  105/105/105
  90 Day Mean        26 Apr 106
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 25 Apr  002/006
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 26 Apr  003/003
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 27 Apr-29 Apr  005/005-005/005-005/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 27 Apr to 29 Apr
A. Middle Latitudes
Active10%05%10%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active15%05%10%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%

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