Alerts:
Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 2206
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 13 1756 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2205
Valid From: 2026 Mar 13 1152 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026 Mar 13 2100 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
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: 3646
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 13 1734 UTC
CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 3645
Begin Time: 2026 Mar 08 1510 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 2941 pfu
Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1973
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 13 1159 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Synoptic Period: 0900-1200 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: 2205
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 13 1152 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2026 Mar 13 1152 UTC
Valid To: 2026 Mar 13 1800 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: 2640
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 13 0454 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 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: 5283
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 13 0157 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2026 Mar 13 0156 UTC
Valid To: 2026 Mar 13 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 12 March follow.
Solar flux 121 and estimated planetary A-index 8.
The estimated planetary K-index at 1800 UTC on 13 March was 2.67.
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.
Geomagnetic storms reaching the G1 level are expected.
Geo Magnetic Forecast:
NOAA Ap Index Forecast
Observed Ap 11 Mar 009
Estimated Ap 12 Mar 008
Predicted Ap 13 Mar-15 Mar 020-020-012
NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 13 Mar-15 Mar
Active 35/35/40
Minor storm 40/40/20
Moderate storm 15/15/05
Strong-Extreme storm 01/01/01
NOAA Kp index forecast 13 Mar - 15 Mar
Mar 13 Mar 14 Mar 15
00-03UT 1.67 4.67 4.00
03-06UT 1.33 4.00 3.33
06-09UT 1.33 4.00 2.67
09-12UT 2.67 3.00 2.00
12-15UT 3.33 2.67 2.00
15-18UT 5.00 2.33 2.00
18-21UT 4.33 2.33 2.33
21-00UT 4.33 3.67 2.67
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 13-Mar 15 2026 is 4.67 (NOAA Scale
G1).
NOAA Kp index breakdown Mar 13-Mar 15 2026
Mar 13 Mar 14 Mar 15
00-03UT 3.33 4.67 (G1) 4.00
03-06UT 4.00 4.00 3.33
06-09UT 2.67 4.00 2.67
09-12UT 4.67 (G1) 3.00 2.00
12-15UT 4.67 (G1) 2.67 2.00
15-18UT 4.00 2.33 2.00
18-21UT 3.67 2.33 2.33
21-00UT 3.67 3.67 2.67
Rationale: G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storms are expected over 13-14 Mar due
to coronal hole influence.
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 13-Mar 15 2026
Mar 13 Mar 14 Mar 15
S1 or greater 1% 1% 1%
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
Radio blackouts reaching the R1 levels were observed over the past 24
hours. The largest was at Mar 13 2026 0955 UTC.
Radio Blackout Forecast for Mar 13-Mar 15 2026
Mar 13 Mar 14 Mar 15
R1-R2 20% 20% 20%
R3 or greater 1% 1% 1%
Rationale: There exists a chance for R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate) radio
blackouts over 13-15 Mar.
Extended Space Weather Discussion:
Solar Activity
.24 hr Summary...
Solar activity reached moderate levels. Region 4384 (n09W74, Esi/beta)
produced an M1.2/SF (R1-Minor) flare at 13/0955 UTC, the strongest of
the period. The region continued to increase in area in its intermediate
and trailer spots as it approached the W limb. Decay was observed in
Regions 4388 (S14W68, Cro/beta) and 4387 (N08E02, Axx/alpha). Only minor
changes were observed in the remaining spotted active regions.
Other activity included a large filament eruption in the southern
hemisphere. It began slowly lifting off after ~12/2100 UTC. Subsequent
SOHO/LASCO C2 coronagraph imagery contained a CME signature to the SW
beginning at 13/0036 UTC. Analysis and modeling of the event suggested
the ejecta would pass below Earths orbit. No other potentially
Earth-directed CMEs were observed in available coronagraph imagery.
.Forecast...
Solar activity is expected to be at low levels, with a chance for
M-class (R1-R2/Minor-Moderate) flares over 13-15 Mar.
Energetic Particle
.24 hr Summary...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux reached high levels with a peak
flux of 2,940 pfu observed at 12/1545 UTC. The greater than 10 MeV
proton flux was at background levels.
.Forecast...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to reach high levels on
13 Mar, moderate levels on 14 Mar, and high levels again on 15 Mar. The
greater than 10 MeV proton flux is expected to continue at background
levels through 15 Mar.
Solar Wind
.24 hr Summary...
Solar wind parameters contained enhancements after ~13/0500 UTC. Total
magnetic field strength increased to a peak of 13 nT and Bz rotated as
far south as -8 nT. Solar wind speeds increased from ~400 km/s to ~500
km/s beginning after 13/0830 UTC. Phi angle transitioned from negative
to positive at 13/0854 UTC.
.Forecast...
Enhanced solar wind conditions are expected to prevail through 15 Mar
due to positive polarity CH HSS influences.
Geospace
.24 hr Summary...
The geomagnetic field was at quiet to G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storm
levels.
.Forecast...
Periods of G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storming are expected on 13-14 Mar,
with active conditions likely on 15 Mar, due to positive polarity CH HSS
influences.
27 Day Forecast:
Date | Radio Flux | Planetary A Index | Largest Kp Index
2026 Mar 09 135 12 4
2026 Mar 10 130 10 3
2026 Mar 11 125 8 3
2026 Mar 12 120 5 2
2026 Mar 13 115 5 2
2026 Mar 14 110 20 5
2026 Mar 15 110 15 4
2026 Mar 16 110 10 3
2026 Mar 17 110 10 3
2026 Mar 18 110 10 3
2026 Mar 19 105 12 4
2026 Mar 20 110 15 4
2026 Mar 21 110 35 6
2026 Mar 22 110 24 5
2026 Mar 23 115 15 4
2026 Mar 24 115 15 4
2026 Mar 25 120 18 5
2026 Mar 26 125 10 3
2026 Mar 27 130 8 3
2026 Mar 28 130 8 3
2026 Mar 29 130 5 2
2026 Mar 30 130 14 3
2026 Mar 31 130 6 2
2026 Apr 01 135 5 2
2026 Apr 02 130 10 3
2026 Apr 03 130 20 5
2026 Apr 04 130 25 5
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