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Alerts:
Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 2243
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 25 0847 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2242
Valid From: 2026 Jun 25 0337 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026 Jun 25 1500 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 5368
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 25 0846 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 5367
Valid From: 2026 Jun 24 1740 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026 Jun 25 1800 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 2028
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 25 0356 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2026 Jun 25 0343 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600
Active Warning: YES
Noaa Scale: G1 - Minor

Comment:
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 2242
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 25 0341 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2026 Jun 25 0337 UTC
Valid To: 2026 Jun 25 0900 UTC
Warning Conditions: Onset
Noaa Scale: G1 - Minor

Comment: COR for end date/time
COR for end date/timeNOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 2242
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 25 0338 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2026 Jun 25 0337 UTC
Valid To: 2026 Jun 26 0900 UTC
Warning Conditions: Onset
Noaa Scale: G1 - Minor

Comment:
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 5367
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 24 2354 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 5366
Valid From: 2026 Jun 24 1740 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026 Jun 25 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 5366
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 24 1904 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2026 Jun 24 1740 UTC
Valid To: 2026 Jun 24 2359 UTC
Warning Conditions: Onset

Comment: Correcting the wrong End Date
Correcting the wrong End Date
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.


Solar-terrestrial indices for 24 June follow.
Solar flux 137 and estimated planetary A-index 15.
The estimated planetary K-index at 1800 UTC on 25 June was 3.33.

Space weather for the past 24 hours has been minor.
Geomagnetic storms reaching the G1 level occurred.

No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours.


Geo Magnetic Forecast:

NOAA Ap Index Forecast
Observed Ap 23 Jun 007
Estimated Ap 24 Jun 015
Predicted Ap 25 Jun-27 Jun 015-015-012

NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 25 Jun-27 Jun
Active                35/35/35
Minor storm           25/25/25
Moderate storm        10/10/10
Strong-Extreme storm  01/01/01

NOAA Kp index forecast 25 Jun - 27 Jun
             Jun 25    Jun 26    Jun 27
00-03UT        3.67      3.33      3.00
03-06UT        4.00      3.67      3.67
06-09UT        2.67      2.00      2.00
09-12UT        2.67      1.67      2.67
12-15UT        1.67      3.00      2.00
15-18UT        1.67      3.67      2.00
18-21UT        2.67      3.33      2.67
21-00UT        3.67      3.00      3.00


Extended Three Day Forecast:

A. NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Observation and Forecast

The greatest observed 3 hr Kp over the past 24 hours was 5 (NOAA Scale
G1).
The greatest expected 3 hr Kp for Jun 25-Jun 27 2026 is 5.00 (NOAA Scale
G1).

NOAA Kp index breakdown Jun 25-Jun 27 2026

             Jun 25       Jun 26       Jun 27
00-03UT       4.33         3.33         3.00
03-06UT       5.00 (G1)    3.67         3.67
06-09UT       3.67         2.00         2.00
09-12UT       2.67         1.67         2.67
12-15UT       4.67         3.00         2.00
15-18UT       1.67         3.67         2.00
18-21UT       2.67         3.33         2.67
21-00UT       3.67         3.00         3.00

Rationale: G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storms are expected on 25 Jun due to
CH HSS influences.

B. NOAA Solar Radiation Activity Observation and Forecast

Solar radiation, as observed by NOAA GOES-18 over the past 24 hours, was
below S-scale storm level thresholds.

Solar Radiation Storm Forecast for Jun 25-Jun 27 2026

              Jun 25  Jun 26  Jun 27
S1 or greater    5%      5%      5%

Rationale: No S1 (Minor) or greater solar radiation storms are expected.
No significant active region activity favorable for radiation storm
production is forecast.

C. NOAA Radio Blackout Activity and Forecast

No radio blackouts were observed over the past 24 hours.

Radio Blackout Forecast for Jun 25-Jun 27 2026

              Jun 25        Jun 26        Jun 27
R1-R2           50%           50%           50%
R3 or greater   10%           10%           10%

Rationale: There is a high chance for R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate) radio
blackouts 25-27 Jun due primarily to the flare potential of Region 4478.


Extended Space Weather Discussion:

Solar Activity

.24 hr Summary...
Solar activity was at low levels, with frequent C-level activity in the
SE quadrant of the solar disk. The largest flare of the period was a
C3.8 at 24/1441 UTC from Region 4478 (S06E68, Fkc/beta-gamma), which is
the large sunspot that Solar Orbiter had been tracking across the Suns
farside. This region is still suffering from foreshortening effects, so
its classification is low-mod confidence. While the majority of the
flaring activity this period came from 4478, Region 4475 (S09E14,
Cai/beta-gamma) also produced several small C-flares as additional
trailing spots began to emerge. Regions 4472 (S15W05, Axx/alpha) and
4473 (S09E06, Bxo/alpha) continued to decay throughout the period.
Region 4479 (N14E51, Axx/alpha) was numbered this period.

No Earth-directed CMEs were observed in available coronagraph imagery.

.Forecast...
Solar activity is expected to continue at predominately low levels on
25-27 Jun, with a high chance for M-flares (R1-R2/Minor-Moderate) and a
slight chance for X-flares (R3/Strong), primarily due to the potential
of Region 4478.

Energetic Particle

.24 hr Summary...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux was at normal to moderate levels.
The greater than 10 MeV proton flux was at background levels.

.Forecast...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to continue at normal
to moderate levels over 25-27 Jun. The greater than 10 MeV proton flux
is expected to persist at background levels through 27 Jun.

Solar Wind

.24 hr Summary...
Solar wind parameters were elevated this period from a mix of negative
polarity coronal hole high speed stream onset and possible minor
magnetic transient influences. Total magnetic field strength (Bt) ranged
between 8 and 16 nT, with a variable Bz component that had several
southward deflections between -5 and -11 nT. The solar wind speed began
the period averaging 350 km/s then increased sharply at ~24/0400 UTC to
~450 km/s. This was followed by another notable jump in speed beginning
around 24/1700 UTC, ending the reporting period at approximately 600
km/s. Phi was predominantly negative (towards the Sun) but did have an
hour-long positive interval at approximately 24/0950 UTC.

.Forecast...
Solar wind conditions are expected remain elevated/disturbed through 27
Jun due to the continued influence of the negative polarity CH HSS.

Geospace

.24 hr Summary...
The geomagnetic field was initially quiet. After onset of -CH HSS
influences, the geomagnetic field rose to G1 (Minor) storm levels.

.Forecast...
Periods of active conditions, with isolated G1 storm levels are likely
on 25-27 Jun due to the negative polarity CH HSS influences.


27 Day Forecast:

Date | Radio Flux | Planetary A Index | Largest Kp Index
2026 Jun 22     120           5          2
2026 Jun 23     120           5          2
2026 Jun 24     120          12          4
2026 Jun 25     125          12          4
2026 Jun 26     130          10          3
2026 Jun 27     130           8          3
2026 Jun 28     130           5          2
2026 Jun 29     132           5          2
2026 Jun 30     135           5          2
2026 Jul 01     145           5          2
2026 Jul 02     138           5          2
2026 Jul 03     140          18          5
2026 Jul 04     135          15          4
2026 Jul 05     130          12          4
2026 Jul 06     130          10          3
2026 Jul 07     130           5          2
2026 Jul 08     125          12          4
2026 Jul 09     126          10          3
2026 Jul 10     120           8          3
2026 Jul 11     122           5          2
2026 Jul 12     118           6          2
2026 Jul 13     116           6          2
2026 Jul 14     115           6          2
2026 Jul 15     120           6          2
2026 Jul 16     125          12          4
2026 Jul 17     125          10          3
2026 Jul 18     122           6          2


  • GRAPH OPTIONS: Learn more
    It is recommended that you start out with the default options. As you get used to AF you can disable additional information and combine data series' together to maxamise the use of screen space.

  • DATA SOURCES: Learn more
    Some data sources can only be enabled or disabled via the tick box. Others are disabled using the slider set to 0, or enabled by setting the slider from 0.5 to 4. This number also represents the thinkness of the line plot onto the graph.

  • 'The' Aurora Forecast Index: Learn more
    These are two good options for predicting Auroras.

    The Aurora Forecast Index takes into account many data sources. As a general rule if it stays high for many hours there is a good possibility of an Aurora present.

    Aurora Forecast website usage is also a good indicator, as visitors to the site come from many traffic sources. General internet and community chatter transplating to visits is a great indicator.

  • Planatary K Index (Kp): Learn more
    The Kp number is a system of measuring aurora strength. The range goes from 0 to 9 (0 being calm, 1 very weak, all the way up to 9, which would represent a major geomagnetic storm with strong auroras visible).

    Kp 5 and above is classified as a geomagnetic storm. Most Aurora Hunters consider prolonged 3+ or higher worth investigation.

  • Ovation (Model) Short Term Forecast (GW):' Learn more
    The Ovation-Prime Model produced by SWPC calculates the energy interacting with the Earths magnetic field. This is a good indicator for Aurora activity.
  • DSCOVR Observatory (L1): Learn more

    The DSCOVR or Deep Space Climate Obervatory sits 1.5 million Kilometers from Earth, between the Earth and the Sun in the L1 orbit point, the neutral gravity point between the Earth and the Sun. DSCOVR provides space weather readings, allowing for up to an hour of warning on weather events. This is why DSCOVR's data appears in the future on the graph.

    Strong negative Bz direction is linked to Aurora's because the solar wind magnetic direction is in direct oposition with the Earths magnetic field.

  • ACE Observatory (L1): Learn more

    ACE or Advanced Composition Explorer sits 1.5 million Kilometers from Earth, between the Earth and the Sun in the L1 orbit point, the neutral gravity point between the Earth and the Sun. ACE has now been replaced by DSCOVR, but the data is still useful for comparing to DSCOVR.
  • GOES Satalites: Learn more

    GOES or Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites sit 46 Kilometers above the Earth in geostationary orbit. They provide local space weather data and are a good indicator for current geomagnetic conditions.

  • Terrestrial Magnetometer Sources: Learn more
    Terrestrial or surface magnetometers detect fluctuations in the Earths magnetic field from the ground.
    These do not work as well as satalites as the magnetic field obsorbs some of the effects from the solar winds.
    There is a mix of govenment and citizen science stations listed here, including two run by Aurora Forecast in Hobart.
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v4.X Release 17th Dec 2020)
Fixed New GOES and HPI inputs from noaa for Json (17/12/20).
Addded the ability to add 2 custom Magnetometers in settings (comming soon) (18/10/19).
Improved Hobart Magnetometer code. (18/18/19)
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v3.8x
Various Updates, New AF Index Algo. (8/12/18)

v3.6x
Added more Presets. Disabled Presets overwriting graph views (6/7/18)
Added GeoSpace Kp Model Prediction. (3/7/18)
Added SWPC Kp Forecast + Observation. (2/7/18)
Removed WingKP and USKp. :( No longer Avaliable. (2/7/18)
Removed feed from www.dunedinaurora.nz (Unreliable). (2/7/18)
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Enhanced Pro setting with Dynamic Preasure. (2/7/18)
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Added Ruru Observatory Magnetometer. (25/4/28)
Added Forecast Sub Tabset. (1/3/18)
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Removed Dial, and Added Forecast Report. (28/2/18)
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Improved Commmunity Activity for faster loads.
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Added Community Activity Indicator
Fixed MAG value issues in graph.
Added Second Hobart MAG Source.
Updated Comment Features (Disable).
 
v2.0
Fixed DSCOVR B? display bug.
Added MAG Stack Feature.
Upgrade to json feeds.
Feeds are timezone and forecast aware, making them super fast.
DB Optimisation, improved DB search times.
Charts are now zoomable, allow selection and export.
Added USAF Kp, Updated Wing Kp.
Added Ovation Aurora Short Term Forecast.
Added Macquarie Island MAG feed.
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Added MAG feed from www.dunedinaurora.nz (Portobello).
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