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Alerts:
Space Weather Message Code: WATA20
Serial Number: 1109
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 24 2350 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Apr 25:  G1 (Minor)   Apr 26:  G1 (Minor)   Apr 27:  None (Below G1)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT
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: SUMXM5
Serial Number: 313
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 24 1835 UTC

SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded M5
Begin Time: 2026 Apr 24 1754 UTC
Maximum Time: 2026 Apr 24 1815 UTC
End Time: 2026 Apr 24 1830 UTC
X-ray Class: M6.4
Location: N19W90
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered primarily on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth.
Radio - Limited blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for tens of minutes.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 525
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 24 1812 UTC

ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2026 Apr 24 1812 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 707
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 24 1041 UTC

ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2026 Apr 24 0840 UTC
Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major eruptions on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal mass ejections and solar radiation storms.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1479
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 24 0928 UTC

ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2026 Apr 24 0815 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 1293 km/s

Comment: Reissued with adjusted shock speed.
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1478
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 24 0927 UTC

CANCEL ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Cancel Serial Number: 1477
Original Issue Time: 2026 Apr 24 0857 UTC

Comment: Reissuing with corrected shock speed.
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1477
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 24 0857 UTC

ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2026 Apr 24 0815 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 1869 km/s
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event.

Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 908
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 24 0838 UTC

SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2026 Apr 24 0809 UTC
Maximum Time: 2026 Apr 24 0811 UTC
End Time: 2026 Apr 24 0815 UTC
Duration: 6 minutes
Peak Flux: 570 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 128 sfu
Description: A 10cm radio burst indicates that the electromagnetic burst associated with a solar flare at the 10cm wavelength was double or greater than the initial 10cm radio background. This can be indicative of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.

Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 216
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 24 0826 UTC

SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2026 Apr 24 0801 UTC
Maximum Time: 2026 Apr 24 0813 UTC
End Time: 2026 Apr 24 0818 UTC
X-ray Class: X2.5
Optical Class: 2b
Location: N20W90
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 524
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 24 0812 UTC

ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2026 Apr 24 0812 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
Serial Number: 3684
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 24 0505 UTC

CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 3683
Begin Time: 2026 Apr 19 1920 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 3446 pfu
Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.

Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 215
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 24 0131 UTC

SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2026 Apr 24 0051 UTC
Maximum Time: 2026 Apr 24 0107 UTC
End Time: 2026 Apr 24 0113 UTC
X-ray Class: X2.4
Location: N17W71
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong

Comment: Accompanied by a tenflare with a castelli-U signature. No radio observations currently available.
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.

Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 907
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 24 0129 UTC

SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2026 Apr 24 0103 UTC
Maximum Time: 2026 Apr 24 0104 UTC
End Time: 2026 Apr 24 0109 UTC
Duration: 6 minutes
Peak Flux: 570 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 128 sfu
Description: A 10cm radio burst indicates that the electromagnetic burst associated with a solar flare at the 10cm wavelength was double or greater than the initial 10cm radio background. This can be indicative of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.


Solar-terrestrial indices for 24 April follow.
Solar flux 146 and estimated planetary A-index 9.
The estimated planetary K-index at 0000 UTC on 25 April was 3.33.

Space weather for the past 24 hours has been strong.
Radio blackouts reaching the R3 level occurred.

Space weather for the next 24 hours is predicted to be moderate.
Geomagnetic storms reaching the G1 level are likely.
Radio blackouts reaching the R2 level are expected.


Geo Magnetic Forecast:

NOAA Ap Index Forecast
Observed Ap 23 Apr 007
Estimated Ap 24 Apr 007
Predicted Ap 25 Apr-27 Apr 018-020-010

NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 25 Apr-27 Apr
Active                35/35/30
Minor storm           40/40/05
Moderate storm        10/10/01
Strong-Extreme storm  01/01/01

NOAA Kp index forecast 25 Apr - 27 Apr
             Apr 25    Apr 26    Apr 27
00-03UT        3.33      4.67      2.67
03-06UT        3.00      4.33      2.67
06-09UT        2.33      3.67      2.33
09-12UT        2.33      3.00      2.33
12-15UT        2.00      3.00      2.33
15-18UT        2.67      2.33      2.33
18-21UT        4.33      2.67      2.33
21-00UT        4.67      3.00      2.00


Extended Three Day Forecast:

A. NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Observation and Forecast

The greatest observed 3 hr Kp over the past 24 hours was 3 (below NOAA
Scale levels).
The greatest expected 3 hr Kp for Apr 25-Apr 27 2026 is 4.67 (NOAA Scale
G1).

NOAA Kp index breakdown Apr 25-Apr 27 2026

             Apr 25       Apr 26       Apr 27
00-03UT       3.33         4.67 (G1)    2.67
03-06UT       3.00         4.33         2.67
06-09UT       2.33         3.67         2.33
09-12UT       2.33         3.00         2.33
12-15UT       2.00         3.00         2.33
15-18UT       2.67         2.33         2.33
18-21UT       4.33         2.67         2.33
21-00UT       4.67 (G1)    3.00         2.00

Rationale: Isolated G1-G2 (Minor-Moderate) geomagnetic storming
conditions are possible late on 25 Apr into early 26 Apr in response to
the arrival of the glancing CMEs.

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 Apr 25-Apr 27 2026

              Apr 25  Apr 26  Apr 27
S1 or greater   25%     20%     10%

Rationale: There is a chance for S1 (Minor) or greater solar radiation
storms due to the flare activity of Region 4419 as it rotates toward the
western limb and Region 4420 as it approaches central solar meridian.

C. NOAA Radio Blackout Activity and Forecast

Radio blackouts reaching the R3 levels were observed over the past 24
hours. The largest was at Apr 24 2026 0813 UTC.

Radio Blackout Forecast for Apr 25-Apr 27 2026

              Apr 25        Apr 26        Apr 27
R1-R2           75%           75%           70%
R3 or greater   35%           30%           20%

Rationale: R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate) radio blackouts are expected through
26 Apr, with a chance for R3 (Strong or greater) radio blackouts,
primarily driven by the ongoing complexity of Regions 4419 and 4420.


Extended Space Weather Discussion:

Solar Activity

.24 hr Summary...
Solar activity reached high levels during the reporting period. Region
4419 (N15W79, Eso/beta-gamma-delta) remained the primary driver,
producing the largest events of the period, including an X2.4 flare
(R3-Strong) at 24/0107 UTC, an X2.5/2b flare (R3-Strong) at 24/0813 UTC,
and an M6.4/1f flare at 24/1815 UTC.

There are seven numbered sunspot regions on the visible disk.
Characterization of Region 4419 is increasingly difficult due to its
proximity to the western limb; however, it appeared to exhibit new flux
emergence ahead of and north of the leading spot. Region 4420 (N17E10,
Eki/beta-gamma-delta) continued to show magnetic shear within its
intermediary spots and flux convergence driving ongoing growth. Region
4423 (S05E30, Dai/beta-delta) continued its rapid development with
shear and rotation observed in its trailing spots. Region 4424 (N17E45,
Cro/beta) was numbered this period following consistent growth alongside
Region 4425 (N06E76, Dso/beta), which is the suspected source region of
recent beyond-the-limb flaring, though limb proximity hinders a complete
assessment. All other regions were stable.

Several eruptions were observed during the reporting period, with CMEs
identified following the X- and M-class events from Region 4419. The CME
associated with the X2.4 flare (first seen in LASCO C2 at 24/0124 UTC)
and the CME associated with the X2.5 flare (first seen in LASCO C2 at
24/0824 UTC) are modeled to pass mostly ahead and above of Earth with
slight glancing influences. Analysis is ongoing for the CME associated
with the M6.4 flare, which was first visible in GOES-19 CCOR1 imagery at
24/1930 UTC. Additionally, a CME was observed following an M1.9 flare
from Region 4424 at 24/1208 UTC (first visible in LASCO C2 at 1224 UTC)
with modeling indicates this ejecta will pass behind Earth.

.Forecast...
Solar activity is expected to be at moderate (R1-R2-Moderate) levels
through 26 Apr, with a chance for X-class (R3/Strong or greater) flares
primarily driven by the complexity of Regions 4419, 4420, and 4423.


Energetic Particle

.24 hr Summary...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit reached
high levels with a peak of 5,740 pfu at 24/1820 UTC. The greater than 10
MeV proton flux at geosynchronous orbit was at background levels.

.Forecast...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to be at moderate to
high levels through 27 Apr. Transient flux suppressions are possible on
26 Apr from the anticipated glancing influence of the CME associated
with the M1.2/1F flare from Region 4420, as well as the possible
glancing influences of the CMEs associated with the X-flares from 24
Apr. The greater than 10 MeV proton flux is expected to remain at
background levels, though there is a chance for levels to exceed S1
(Minor) solar radiation storm thresholds due to the flare activity of
Region 4419 as it rotates toward the western limb and Region 4420 as it
approaches central solar meridian.


Solar Wind

.24 hr Summary...
Solar wind parameters reflected near background conditions. Total
magnetic field (Bt) averaged approximately 4 nT for most of the period,
before increasing to a peak of 7.0 nT late in the period. The Bz
component was variable for most of the period, before shifting to a
sustained southward orientation around 24/1600 UTC and reaching a
maximum deviation of -6 nT. Solar wind speeds remained between 350 and
425 km/s. A minor enhancement in plasma density coincided with IMF
enhancement and possibly indicates a transient influence passing Earth.
The phi angle was predominantly negative (towards the Sun).

.Forecast...
Mild enhancements are possible in the solar wind environment on 25 Apr
due to the possible onset of a +CH HSS. Further enhancements are
anticipated on 25-26 Apr associated with the arrival of the glancing
influence from the CME originating from the M1.2/1F flare on 23 Apr from
Region 4420 and X-flares from 24 Apr.

Geospace

.24 hr Summary...
The geomagnetic field was mostly quiet with two isolated unsettled
periods.

.Forecast...
The geomagnetic field is expected to be mostly quiet to unsettled on
25 Apr, with isolated active periods possible, as the +CH HSS moves
into a geoeffective position. Isolated G1-G2 (Minor-Moderate)
geomagnetic storming conditions are possible late on 25 Apr into early
26 Apr in response to the arrival of the glancing CMEs with quiet to
unsettled conditions anticipated on 27 Apr as CME and +CH HSS influences
subside.


27 Day Forecast:

Date | Radio Flux | Planetary A Index | Largest Kp Index
2026 Apr 20     105          18          4
2026 Apr 21     110          15          4
2026 Apr 22     120           8          3
2026 Apr 23     125           5          2
2026 Apr 24     120           8          3
2026 Apr 25     115           8          3
2026 Apr 26     120           5          2
2026 Apr 27     125           5          2
2026 Apr 28     125           5          2
2026 Apr 29     125          20          5
2026 Apr 30     125          18          5
2026 May 01     125          12          4
2026 May 02     125          10          4
2026 May 03     115           8          3
2026 May 04     108           8          3
2026 May 05     105           5          2
2026 May 06     100           5          2
2026 May 07      95          20          5
2026 May 08      90          15          4
2026 May 09      90           8          3
2026 May 10      95           5          2
2026 May 11     100           5          2
2026 May 12     105           5          2
2026 May 13     110           5          2
2026 May 14     110           5          2
2026 May 15     105          25          5
2026 May 16     105          20          5


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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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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)
Updates to latest JQuery, JQuery Mobile and AmCharts etc. (2/7/18)
Enhanced Pro setting with Dynamic Preasure. (2/7/18)
Added Quickselect preset buttons to main page. (2/7/18)
 
v3.5x
Added Ruru Observatory Magnetometer. (25/4/28)
Added Forecast Sub Tabset. (1/3/18)
Added Extended Discussion Text, 27Day FC (1/3/18)
Removed Dial, and Added Forecast Report. (28/2/18)
Updated A few settings for better visilation. (28/2/18)
Updated Goes-13 is Now Goes-14 (15/2/18)
Improved Commmunity Activity for faster loads.
Consolidated Proton Density / Dynamic Preasure.
Added Additional Balloon Text.
Added TAFS Visual Probability in %.
User Interface Upgrades.
Add 'Dial' for the basics, with default support.
Added one click presets.
 
v2.1 - v2.49
Added 'Automatic Chart Update' option in settings.
Database caching enabled, significant load time improvements.
Extension to max 96 hours of data, up from 24.
Added ACE Bt,Bx and By for comparison.
Added More User Presets.
Fixed Orentation Change Alert.
Small layout changes.
Added Header Image.
Removed Top Header to fee up Space, Refresh added to Chart Tab.
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.
Added Mawson MAG Feed.
Added Canberra Feed.
Added MAG feed from www.dunedinaurora.nz (Portobello).
Added Brendan's experemental MAG feed (Hobart).
Fixed cookie bug, One Alert is enough for landscape mode.
 
> v1.0 (Started 20/10/2014)

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