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Alerts:
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4596
Issue Time: 2024 Apr 26 2300 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 4595
Valid From: 2024 Apr 26 0500 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 Apr 27 1200 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.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1571
Issue Time: 2024 Apr 26 1651 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 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: WARK05
Serial Number: 1868
Issue Time: 2024 Apr 26 1648 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2024 Apr 26 1646 UTC
Valid To: 2024 Apr 26 2359 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: ALTK04
Serial Number: 2441
Issue Time: 2024 Apr 26 1459 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Synoptic Period: 1200-1500 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: WARK04
Serial Number: 4595
Issue Time: 2024 Apr 26 1406 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 4594
Valid From: 2024 Apr 26 0500 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 Apr 26 2359 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 26 April follow.
Solar flux 153 and estimated planetary A-index 19.
The estimated planetary K-index at 0300 UTC on 27 April 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 minor.
Radio blackouts reaching the R1 level are likely.


Geo Magnetic Forecast:

NOAA Ap Index Forecast
Observed Ap 25 Apr 003
Estimated Ap 26 Apr 018
Predicted Ap 27 Apr-29 Apr 018-015-010

NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 27 Apr-29 Apr
Active                35/35/25
Minor storm           25/20/10
Moderate storm        10/05/01
Strong-Extreme storm  01/01/01

NOAA Kp index forecast 27 Apr - 29 Apr
             Apr 27    Apr 28    Apr 29
00-03UT        3.67      3.67      2.67
03-06UT        3.00      3.33      2.00
06-09UT        3.00      3.33      2.33
09-12UT        3.00      3.00      2.67
12-15UT        3.00      3.00      2.33
15-18UT        3.33      3.33      2.33
18-21UT        3.33      2.00      2.33
21-00UT        3.67      2.00      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 Apr 27-Apr 29 2024 is 4.00 (below NOAA
Scale levels).

NOAA Kp index breakdown Apr 27-Apr 29 2024

             Apr 27       Apr 28       Apr 29
00-03UT       3.67         3.67         2.67
03-06UT       3.00         3.33         2.00
06-09UT       3.00         3.33         2.33
09-12UT       4.00         3.00         2.67
12-15UT       3.00         3.00         2.33
15-18UT       3.00         3.33         2.33
18-21UT       3.00         2.00         2.33
21-00UT       3.67         2.00         2.33

Rationale: No 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 Apr 27-Apr 29 2024

              Apr 27  Apr 28  Apr 29
S1 or greater   15%      5%      1%

Rationale: There is a slight chance for S1 (Minor) storms on 27 Apr
due to the location and flare potential of multiple active regions.

C. NOAA Radio Blackout Activity and Forecast

No radio blackouts were observed over the past 24 hours.

Radio Blackout Forecast for Apr 27-Apr 29 2024

              Apr 27        Apr 28        Apr 29
R1-R2           75%           55%           35%
R3 or greater   15%            5%            5%

Rationale: R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate) radio blackouts are expected, with a
slight chance for an R3 (Strong) event, on 27 Apr. R1-R2 events are
likely on 28 Apr and there is a chance for R1-R2 events on 29 Apr.


Extended Space Weather Discussion:

Solar Activity

.24 hr Summary...
Solar activity declined to low levels. Regions 3638 (S18, L=231), 3639
(N30W90, Axx/alpha) and 3647 (S13, L=217) produced C-class flare
activity during the period, the largest a C6.6 at 26/0636 UTC from
Region 3639. Region 3654 (S08W08, Eai/beta-gamma) remained the largest
region on the disk, but was quiet. The region did indicate some slight
area decay. Minor development was observed in Region 3658 (S23W60,
Dro/beta). The remaining regions were either stable or in decay. No
Earth-directed CMEs were detected in available imagery.

.Forecast...
Moderate levels of solar activity are expected on 27 Apr, with
M-class flares (R1-R2/Minor-Moderate) expected and a slight chance for
an X-class flare (R3/Strong). Solar activity is expected to be low to
moderate with M-class flare activity likely on 28 Apr decreasing to a
chance on 29 Apr as the cluster of complex regions rotate around the SW
limb.

Energetic Particles

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

.Forecast...
There is a slight chance for the greater than 10 MeV proton flux to
reach S1 (Minor) storm levels on 27 Apr due to the flare potential
and location of multiple active regions. The 10 MeV proton flux is
expected to be at background levels on 28-29 Apr. The greater than 2 MeV
electron flux is expected to be at normal to moderate levels over 27-29
Apr.

Solar Wind

.24 hr Summary...
Solar wind conditions became weakly enhanced at around 26/0018 UTC.
Total magnetic field strength reached a peak of 13 nT at 26/1510 UTC,
while the Bz component was sustained southward most of the period, by as
much as -11 nT 26/1250 UTC. Solar wind speed peaked at 387 km/s at
26/0116 UTC and slowly decreased to low speeds near 305 km/s near the
end of the period. The phi angle was predominately negative through
about 26/1500 UTC when the orientation switched to positive.

.Forecast...
Enhanced solar wind conditions are likely over 27-29 Apr due to CH HSS
influences and possible transient activity associated with multiple CMEs
that are expected to pass in close proximity over the next few days.

Geospace

.24 hr Summary...
The geomagnetic field was at quiet to minor storm (G1-Minor) levels.

.Forecast...
Geomagnetic field activity is expected to range from quiet to active
levels on 27-28 Apr, and quiet to unsettled levels on 29 Apr, due to the
anticipated influence of CH HSSs combined with potential transient
influence of multiple near-miss CMEs from the past several days. A
chance for G1 (Minor) storm periods exists on 27-28 Apr should these
features arrive at Earth and carry periods of significant southward Bz.


27 Day Forecast:

Date | Radio Flux | Planetary A Index | Largest Kp Index
2024 Apr 22     215          10          4
2024 Apr 23     215          15          4
2024 Apr 24     200          10          4
2024 Apr 25     190          12          3
2024 Apr 26     170          15          4
2024 Apr 27     170          15          4
2024 Apr 28     165          12          3
2024 Apr 29     160           8          3
2024 Apr 30     155           7          2
2024 May 01     155          10          3
2024 May 02     160          10          3
2024 May 03     160          10          3
2024 May 04     160           5          2
2024 May 05     160           8          3
2024 May 06     160           8          3
2024 May 07     165           8          3
2024 May 08     170           5          2
2024 May 09     180           5          2
2024 May 10     185           5          2
2024 May 11     190           5          2
2024 May 12     195           5          2
2024 May 13     200           5          2
2024 May 14     210           5          2
2024 May 15     215           5          2
2024 May 16     215           5          2
2024 May 17     212           5          2
2024 May 18     212           5          2


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  • '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 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)
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Improved Commmunity Activity for faster loads.
Consolidated Proton Density / Dynamic Preasure.
Added Additional Balloon Text.
Added TAFS Visual Probability in %.
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Added More User Presets.
Fixed Orentation Change Alert.
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Added Community Activity Indicator
Fixed MAG value issues in graph.
Added Second Hobart MAG Source.
Updated Comment Features (Disable).
 
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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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