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Alerts:
Space Weather Message Code: WATA20
Serial Number: 1102
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 25 1558 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Mar 26:  G1 (Minor)   Mar 27:  None (Below G1)   Mar 28:  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: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1995
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 25 0826 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Synoptic Period: 0600-0900 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
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: 5301
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 25 0823 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2026 Mar 25 0820 UTC
Valid To: 2026 Mar 25 1500 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence

Comment: Correction of the previous extension that was cancelled due to incorrect 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.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 5300
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 25 0822 UTC

CANCEL WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Cancel Serial Number: 5299
Original Issue Time: 2026 Mar 25 0440 UTC

Comment: Wrong date in the Valid Until field.
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: 5299
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 25 0806 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 5298
Valid From: 2026 Mar 25 0440 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2025 Mar 26 1500 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: ALTK04
Serial Number: 2646
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 25 0805 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Synoptic Period: 0600-0900 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
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: WARK05
Serial Number: 2217
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 25 0805 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2026 Mar 25 0805 UTC
Valid To: 2026 Mar 25 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
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: ALTEF3
Serial Number: 3656
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 25 0459 UTC

CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 3655
Begin Time: 2026 Mar 22 1430 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 11907 pfu
Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 5298
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 25 0440 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2026 Mar 25 0440 UTC
Valid To: 2026 Mar 25 0900 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
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 March follow.
Solar flux 128 and estimated planetary A-index 16.
The estimated planetary K-index at 1500 UTC on 25 March was 1.67.

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 Mar 028
Estimated Ap 24 Mar 017
Predicted Ap 25 Mar-27 Mar 014-014-008

NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 25 Mar-27 Mar
Active                25/40/25
Minor storm           15/25/05
Moderate storm        05/05/01
Strong-Extreme storm  01/01/01

NOAA Kp index forecast 25 Mar - 27 Mar
             Mar 25    Mar 26    Mar 27
00-03UT        3.33      3.00      2.33
03-06UT        3.33      2.00      2.67
06-09UT        3.33      2.00      2.00
09-12UT        2.67      2.67      2.00
12-15UT        3.00      2.67      1.67
15-18UT        2.00      3.00      2.00
18-21UT        2.67      3.67      2.00
21-00UT        3.00      3.67      2.33


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 Mar 25-Mar 27 2026 is 5.33 (NOAA Scale
G1).

NOAA Kp index breakdown Mar 25-Mar 27 2026

             Mar 25       Mar 26       Mar 27
00-03UT       3.00         3.00         2.33
03-06UT       3.33         2.00         2.67
06-09UT       5.33 (G1)    2.00         2.00
09-12UT       3.67         2.67         2.00
12-15UT       3.67         2.67         1.67
15-18UT       2.00         3.00         2.00
18-21UT       2.67         3.67         2.00
21-00UT       3.00         3.67         2.33

Rationale: No additional G1 (Minor) or greater geomagnetic storms are
expected.

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 Mar 25-Mar 27 2026

              Mar 25  Mar 26  Mar 27
S1 or greater    1%      1%      1%

Rationale: No S1 (Minor) or greater solar radiation storms are expected.


C. NOAA Radio Blackout Activity and Forecast

No radio blackouts were observed over the past 24 hours.

Radio Blackout Forecast for Mar 25-Mar 27 2026

              Mar 25        Mar 26        Mar 27
R1-R2           25%           25%           25%
R3 or greater    5%            5%            5%

Rationale: There is a chance for R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate) radio blackouts,
with a slight chance for R3 (Strong) events, through 27 Mar.


Extended Space Weather Discussion:

Product: Forecast Discussion
Issued: 2026 Mar 25 1230 UTC
Prepared by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction
Center

.24 hr Summary...
Solar activity was at low levels, with the largest flare of the period
was a C7.2 at 24/1754 UTC from beyond the east limb. A new spot region
rotated into few several hours later and was numbered Region 4403
(N16E68, Hax/alpha), though classification is difficult due to
substantial foreshortening effects. As Region 4392 (S17, L=16) rotated
off the western limb at 24/0000 UTC, there are still seven numbered
sunspot groups on the
visible disk, with the majority of these regions remaining stable or
exhibiting signs of slight decay. Changes were notable in the disks
most complex regions: Region 4401 (N25E25, Eai/beta-gamma) has rotated
further into view and, alongside significant flux emergence, has
revealed a gamma configuration. The trailing spots of Region 4400
(S12W66, Dri/beta) faded throughout the period and simplification around
the leading spot led to loss of its delta configuration.

An eruption associated with the C7.2 became visible in SOHO LASCO C2 at
24/1800 UTC. While triangulation with STEREO COR2 shows that the CME was
not fully farside oriented, modeling indicates no Earth directed
component, as the CME was deflected out of the ecliptic plane.

A long-duration C3.7 from Region 4400 at 25/0030 UTC also had an
associated eruption, first visible in LASCO C2 at 25/0036 UTC. Despite
the fast velocity, modeling indicates this eruption is narrow enough
that no Earth directed component is expected.

.Forecast...
Solar activity is expected to be low with a chance for M-class
(R1-R2/Minor-Moderate) flares through 27 Mar.


Energetic Particle

.24 hr Summary...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at at geosynchronous orbit reached
high levels with a peak 11,906 pfu at 24/1605 UTC. The greater than 10
MeV proton flux persisted at nominal background levels with observed
minor enhancements likely being the result of high-energy electron
contamination in the instrument.

.Forecast...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to continue to reach
high levels through 27 Mar. The greater than 10 MeV proton flux is
expected to continue at background levels.


Solar Wind

.24 hr Summary...
For the majority of the reporting period, solar wind parameters
reflected the continued waning of a negative polarity coronal hole
high-speed stream (-CH HSS): wind speed decreasing from ~600 km/s to
~525 km/s; Bt averaging 4 nT with the North-South (Bz) component ranging
+/- 4 nT; and the phi angle primarily in a negative (towards the Sun)
orientation.

At 25/0552 UTC, a magnetic transient began moving through the near-Earth
environment, with a slight increase in Bt (3 nT) and more substantial
increase in wind speed (~100 km/s). Conditions steadily increased, with
Bt reaching a max of 10 nT at 25/0835 nT, and Bz having several
southward deflections of sustained -5-7 nT, though the wind speed
maintaining an average of approximately 680 km/s. By the end of the
reporting period, conditions had begun a gradual decline.

.Forecast...
Mildly enhanced solar wind parameters are expected to persist through 26
Mar as -CH HSS conditions continue to wane. By late on 26 Mar,
additional enhancements are possible as a CME, which departed the Sun on
22 Mar, is forecast to pass in close proximity to Earth. A slow recovery
toward nominal levels is anticipated on 27 Mar.


Geospace

.24 hr Summary...
The geomagnetic field reached G1 (Minor) storming levels in the later
half of the reporting period due to effects from a magnetic transient.

.Forecast...
The geomagnetic field is expected to be at unsettled to active levels,
with isolated G1 (Minor) storming levels possible, through the rest of
25 Mar as negative polarity CH HSS and the magnetic transient influences
gradually diminish. The potential glancing impacts from the 22 Mar CME
are expected to result in unsettled to active levels late on 26 Mar.
Activity levels are expected to stabilize at quiet to unsettled levels
on 27 Mar as transient and coronal hole influences subside.


27 Day Forecast:

Date | Radio Flux | Planetary A Index | Largest Kp Index
2026 Mar 23     120          34          6
2026 Mar 24     120          14          3
2026 Mar 25     122          12          3
2026 Mar 26     125          12          3
2026 Mar 27     130           8          3
2026 Mar 28     130           5          2
2026 Mar 29     128           8          3
2026 Mar 30     125          15          4
2026 Mar 31     125          10          3
2026 Apr 01     130           5          2
2026 Apr 02     120           5          2
2026 Apr 03     120          18          5
2026 Apr 04     115          24          5
2026 Apr 05     110          10          3
2026 Apr 06     120          15          4
2026 Apr 07     120           8          3
2026 Apr 08     118           7          2
2026 Apr 09     120          25          5
2026 Apr 10     110          40          6
2026 Apr 11     112          20          5
2026 Apr 12     115          12          3
2026 Apr 13     115           8          3
2026 Apr 14     110           7          2
2026 Apr 15     115           5          2
2026 Apr 16     115           4          2
2026 Apr 17     120           7          2
2026 Apr 18     122          48          6


  • 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)
Move all presets into their own pop out side menu. (19/06/19)
Added Composite weather maps (TAS, VIC and SA), thanks to Oz forecast! (19/06/19)
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Added Ovation-prime model outputs.

v3.8x
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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)
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)
 
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Added Ruru Observatory Magnetometer. (25/4/28)
Added Forecast Sub Tabset. (1/3/18)
Added Extended Discussion Text, 27Day FC (1/3/18)
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Updated A few settings for better visilation. (28/2/18)
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Improved Commmunity Activity for faster loads.
Consolidated Proton Density / Dynamic Preasure.
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Added TAFS Visual Probability in %.
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Extension to max 96 hours of data, up from 24.
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Added More User Presets.
Fixed Orentation Change Alert.
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Added Community Activity Indicator
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Added Second Hobart MAG Source.
Updated Comment Features (Disable).
 
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Fixed DSCOVR B? display bug.
Added MAG Stack Feature.
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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 Canberra Feed.
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