Presets:


close
Ovation: South
North
Weather: TAS
Presets: Presets

Alerts:
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 2027
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 11 2040 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2026 Jun 11 2040 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100
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: WATA30
Serial Number: 275
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 11 2029 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G2 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Jun 12:  G1 (Minor)   Jun 13:  G2 (Moderate)   Jun 14:  G1 (Minor)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT

Comment:
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 2241
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 11 2015 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2026 Jun 11 2014 UTC
Valid To: 2026 Jun 12 0300 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: ALTK04
Serial Number: 2665
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 11 1857 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2026 Jun 11 1855 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100
Active Warning: YES

Comment:
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: 5363
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 11 1849 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2026 Jun 11 1849 UTC
Valid To: 2026 Jun 12 2359 UTC
Warning Conditions: Onset

Comment:
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 11 June follow.
Solar flux 127 and estimated planetary A-index 18.
The estimated planetary K-index at 1500 UTC on 12 June was 3.00.

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

Space weather for the next 24 hours is predicted to be moderate.
Geomagnetic storms reaching the G2 level are likely.


Geo Magnetic Forecast:

NOAA Ap Index Forecast
Observed Ap 10 Jun 007
Estimated Ap 11 Jun 020
Predicted Ap 12 Jun-14 Jun 020-036-022

NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 12 Jun-14 Jun
Active                35/01/35
Minor storm           40/40/40
Moderate storm        15/50/10
Strong-Extreme storm  01/05/01

NOAA Kp index forecast 12 Jun - 14 Jun
             Jun 12    Jun 13    Jun 14
00-03UT        4.67      4.67      4.67
03-06UT        2.00      3.33      4.00
06-09UT        2.33      5.67      3.33
09-12UT        2.33      3.00      3.33
12-15UT        3.67      4.67      2.67
15-18UT        3.33      5.00      2.67
18-21UT        3.33      4.33      3.67
21-00UT        4.67      4.33      4.00


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 12-Jun 14 2026 is 5.67 (NOAA Scale
G2).

NOAA Kp index breakdown Jun 12-Jun 14 2026

             Jun 12       Jun 13       Jun 14
00-03UT       3.33         4.67 (G1)    4.67 (G1)
03-06UT       3.67         3.33         4.00
06-09UT       3.67         5.67 (G2)    3.33
09-12UT       3.33         3.00         3.33
12-15UT       2.00         4.67 (G1)    2.67
15-18UT       3.33         5.00 (G1)    2.67
18-21UT       3.33         4.33         3.67
21-00UT       4.67 (G1)    4.33         4.00

Rationale: Geomagnetic field conditions are expected to reach G1 (Minor)
geomagnetic storming on 12 June under anticipated -CH HSS effects. G2
(Moderate) geomagnetic storming levels are likely on 13 June
due to persistent -CH HSS influences in addition to the arrival of CMEs
that left the Sun on 09 and 11 June. G1 (Minor) levels are likely on 14
June as CMEs effects wane.

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 12-Jun 14 2026

              Jun 12  Jun 13  Jun 14
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 12-Jun 14 2026

              Jun 12        Jun 13        Jun 14
R1-R2           30%           35%           35%
R3 or greater    5%            5%            5%

Rationale: There is a chance for R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate) radio blackouts
primarily due to the potential of Regions 4464 and 4465. The potential
for activity is anticipated to increase 13-14 June as new regions rotate
into view from the east limb.


Extended Space Weather Discussion:

Solar Activity

.24 hr Summary...
Solar activity remained at low levels. The largest flare of the period
was a C5.2 flare from Region 4465 (N09E21, Dhi/beta-gamma) at 12/0214
UTC. Several C-class flares were also observed along the east limb from
regions not yet visible on the disk.

There are five numbered regions on the visible disk. Region 4465 remains
the most active and complex region, although some structural decay was
noted with submergence noted in areas outside of its mature primary
spot. Region 4464 (S13W22, Dsi/beta) showed notable growth, especially
in its southern area. Region 4466 (N06W52, Cro/beta) showed
consolidation and subsequent growth of its leading spots following a
period of decay. All other regions were stable or in decay.

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

.Forecast...
Solar activity is expected to remain at low levels through 14 June, with
a chance for M-class (R1-R2/Minor-Moderate) flaring primarily due to the
potential of Regions 4464 and 4465. Activity is anticipated to increase
somewhat over the next several days as new regions, recently tracked in
Solar Orbiter imagery and indicated by loop structures and limb flares,
rotate into view from the east limb.

Energetic Particle

.24 hr Summary...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit continued
at low to moderate levels, with a peak flux of 498 pfu observed at
11/1400 UTC. The greater than 10 MeV proton flux remained at background
levels.

.Forecast...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to remain at low to
moderate levels through the remainder of 12 June, before rising to high
levels over 13-14 June in response to high-speed stream influences. The
greater than 10 MeV proton flux is expected to continue at background
levels through 14 June.

Solar Wind

.24 hr Summary...
Solar wind parameters reflected the ongoing passage of a co-rotating
interaction region (CIR) that began around 11/1700 UTC and the
subsequent onset of a negative polarity coronal hole high-speed stream
(-CH HSS). With these enhancements, total magnetic field strength (Bt)
peaked around 15 nT before ending the period around 6 nT. The
North-South (Bz) component was predominantly southward, and reached a
maximum southward deflection of -13 nT. Solar wind speeds increased from
near background and stabilized around 500 km/s by the middle of the
period. Coinciding with a drop in density, winds continued to intensify
and ended the period around 600 km/s. The phi angle recorded several
sporadic sector boundary crossings, but was predominantly in the
negative (towards the Sun) orientation.

.Forecast...
Solar wind enhancements in response to -CH HSS influences are expected
to continue through 13 June. Further enhancements are anticipated to
begin 13 June and continue into 14 June due to the anticipated arrival
of combined effects from CMEs that departed the Sun on 09 and 11 June.

Geospace

.24 hr Summary...
The geomagnetic field was quiet at the beginning of the reporting
period, but subsequently reached G1 (Minor) storming levels in response
to -CH HSS influences before returning to unsettled to active levels.

.Forecast...
Geomagnetic field conditions are likely to reach G1 (Minor) geomagnetic
storming levels through the remainder of 12 June under continued -CH HSS
effects. G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storming levels are likely on 13 June
due to the persistence of the high-speed stream combined with the
anticipated arrival of the 09 June and 11 June CMEs. Conditions are
expected to decrease to mostly active levels, with isolated G1 (Minor)
storming periods possible on 14 June as CME influences wane.


27 Day Forecast:

Date | Radio Flux | Planetary A Index | Largest Kp Index
2026 Jun 08     135          50          7
2026 Jun 09     132          32          6
2026 Jun 10     130          12          3
2026 Jun 11     130          15          3
2026 Jun 12     128          10          3
2026 Jun 13     128           6          2
2026 Jun 14     120           6          2
2026 Jun 15     118           8          3
2026 Jun 16     120           8          3
2026 Jun 17     122           5          2
2026 Jun 18     122           5          2
2026 Jun 19     125           5          2
2026 Jun 20     125           5          2
2026 Jun 21     128           8          3
2026 Jun 22     130           8          3
2026 Jun 23     132          10          4
2026 Jun 24     134          15          4
2026 Jun 25     134          15          4
2026 Jun 26     132          15          4
2026 Jun 27     130          10          3
2026 Jun 28     132           8          3
2026 Jun 29     130           6          2
2026 Jun 30     128           8          3
2026 Jul 01     125           5          2
2026 Jul 02     130           5          2
2026 Jul 03     128          12          3
2026 Jul 04     125           8          3


  • 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.
  • User Magnetometer ID's: Learn more
    If you have a TAFS Magnetometer and you want to add it to the graph you can do it here.
    Insent your Mag's Unique ID.

 

v4.16b

Aurora Forecast is free to use, however it takes a lot of time and effort to maintain. If you find it useful and are a regular user then please consider making a donation to keep it running. Feedback is always welcome.


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)
UI Upgrades, Name, Logo and Website Site Changes.
Added custom line widths for most items.
Added GOES Difference (#1 - #2)
Added Ovation-prime model outputs.

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)
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)

  Mawson and Macquarie Island data is copyright Commonwealth of Australia (Geoscience Australia), and redistributed under Creative Commons v4.
Thanks to INTERMAGNET for promoting high standards of magnetic observatory practice in providing access to these feeds. (www.intermagnet.org).

Local Australian weather composite maps provided by Oz Forecast


Aurora Forecast is free to use, however it takes a lot of time and effort to maintain.
Why not make a donation to keep it running?
Feedback is always welcome. - ©2022 Brendan Davey