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Alerts:
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 5325
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 21 0545 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 5324
Valid From: 2026 Apr 20 0805 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026 Apr 21 1800 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: WARK05
Serial Number: 2229
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 21 0544 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2228
Valid From: 2026 Apr 21 0110 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026 Apr 21 1500 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
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: 2012
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 21 0153 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 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: 2228
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 21 0110 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2026 Apr 21 0110 UTC
Valid To: 2026 Apr 21 0600 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
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: 5324
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 21 0110 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 5323
Valid From: 2026 Apr 20 0805 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026 Apr 21 1200 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: ALTEF3
Serial Number: 3680
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 20 2023 UTC

CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 3679
Begin Time: 2026 Apr 19 1920 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 1297 pfu
Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 5323
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 20 1420 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 5322
Valid From: 2026 Apr 20 0805 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026 Apr 20 2100 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 20 April follow.
Solar flux 105 and estimated planetary A-index 24.
The estimated planetary K-index at 0900 UTC on 21 April was 2.33.

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 19 Apr 023
Estimated Ap 20 Apr 026
Predicted Ap 21 Apr-23 Apr 015-008-005

NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 21 Apr-23 Apr
Active                40/25/15
Minor storm           10/05/05
Moderate storm        01/01/01
Strong-Extreme storm  01/01/01

NOAA Kp index forecast 21 Apr - 23 Apr
             Apr 21    Apr 22    Apr 23
00-03UT        3.33      2.67      1.67
03-06UT        4.00      2.00      1.33
06-09UT        3.00      2.33      1.33
09-12UT        2.67      2.00      1.33
12-15UT        2.33      2.00      1.33
15-18UT        3.00      2.33      1.33
18-21UT        2.67      2.00      1.67
21-00UT        2.33      2.00      1.67


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 Apr 21-Apr 23 2026 is 4.00 (below NOAA
Scale levels).

NOAA Kp index breakdown Apr 21-Apr 23 2026

             Apr 21       Apr 22       Apr 23
00-03UT       3.33         2.67         1.67
03-06UT       4.00         2.00         1.33
06-09UT       3.00         2.33         1.33
09-12UT       2.67         2.00         1.33
12-15UT       2.33         2.00         1.33
15-18UT       3.00         2.33         1.33
18-21UT       2.67         2.00         1.67
21-00UT       2.33         2.00         1.67

Rationale: Active periods (below NOAA G-scale levels) of geomagnetic
activity are expected on 21 Apr, with a slight chance for a G1 (Minor)
geomagnetic storm as the CH HSS effects wane.  No geomagnetic storms are
expected on 22-23 Apr.

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 21-Apr 23 2026

              Apr 21  Apr 22  Apr 23
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

No radio blackouts were observed over the past 24 hours.

Radio Blackout Forecast for Apr 21-Apr 23 2026

              Apr 21        Apr 22        Apr 23
R1-R2            5%            5%            5%
R3 or greater    1%            1%            1%

Rationale: No R1 (Minor) or greater radio blackouts are expected.  No
significant active region flare activity is forecast.


Extended Space Weather Discussion:

Product: Forecast Discussion
Issued: 2026 Apr 21 0030 UTC
Prepared by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction
Center

.24 hr Summary...
Solar activity reached low levels, where the largest flare of the
reporting period was a C1.6 flare at 20/1514 UTC from off the eastern
limb around S08, likely associated with a simultaneous 245 MHz radio
burst; Solar Orbiter science data indicates that a new active region is
rotating onto the Earth-visible disk in that vicinity, however there is
insufficient data to do a formal analysis currently. Region 4419
(N14W24, Eho/beta-gamma) exhibited minor growth in its trailer spots,
but its leader spot consolidated so the overall area did not change
appreciably. Region 4415 (S18W85, Hsx/alpha) remained unchanged and was
inactive.

No Earth directed CMEs were observed in coronagraph imagery.

.Forecast...
Solar activity is expected to be at very low levels, with a chance for
isolated C-class activity on 21-23 Apr, primarily due to the flare
potential from Region 4419 and limb activity.


Energetic Particle

.24 hr Summary...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit reached
high levels at 19/1925 UTC with a maximum reading of 1,187 pfu. The
greater than 10 MeV proton flux was at background levels.

.Forecast...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to be at moderate to
high levels on 21-23 Apr. The greater than 10 MeV proton flux is
expected to continue at background levels on 21-23 Apr.


Solar Wind

.24 hr Summary...
Solar wind parameters were at nominal/background levels at the beginning
of the reporting period then started becoming enhanced at approximately
20/0545 UTC. Total magnetic field (Bt) reached a max of 10 nT at 20/1330
UTC. The north-south component (Bz) had two sustained periods of south
deflection, reaching maximums of -8 nT both periods. The wind speed
slowly increased from ~415 km/s to a max of ~570 km/s at 20/1430 UTC,
where it largely stayed for the remainder of the reporting period______.
Phi was mostly in a negative orientation (towards the Sun), with
isolated oscillations into a positive position.

.Forecast...
Weakening enhanced solar wind conditions are expected on 21 Apr as the
CH HSS continues to move from its geoeffective position. A return to
mostly nominal conditions is expected 22-23 Apr.


Geospace

.24 hr Summary...
The geomagnetic field went from Quiet to G1 (Minor) storming levels due
to sustained periods of negative Bz during the ongoing -CH HSS
conditions.

.Forecast...
Mostly quiet to unsettled levels are expected on 21 Apr, with isolated
active conditions possible and a slight chance for G1 (Minor) storm
levels,as HSS effects diminish. Mostly quiet levels are expected, with
possible unsettled periods, on 22 Apr as CH HSS influence dissipates,
with predominantly quiet levels on 23 Apr.


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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  • DATA SOURCES: Learn more
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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)
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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)
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Added Ruru Observatory Magnetometer. (25/4/28)
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Added Ovation Aurora Short Term Forecast.
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