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Monday, April 15, 2024

Weekly Propagation Forecast Bulletins

 


Product: Weekly Highlights and Forecasts
:Issued: 2024 Apr 15 0158 UTC
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Highlights of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity 08 - 14 April 2024

Solar activity reached high levels on 11 Apr due to an M5.4 flare at 11/1706 UTC from Region 3637 (S12, L=231, class/area=Cso/40 on 14 Apr); the largest event of the period. Moderate levels of solar activity were observed on 13-14 Apr due to an M2.4 flare at 13/0502 UTC and an M4.3 flare at 14/0232 UTC from Region 3637. The remainder of the period saw low levels of solar activity with C-class flares observed. Two CMEs, associated with filament eruptions near N20E02 at 11/0600 UTC and S16W14 at 12/0020 UTC, were anticipated to arrive on 14 Apr, but ultimately were not detected in the solar wind by the end of 14 Apr. 

No proton events were observed at geosynchronous orbit.

The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit was at normal to moderate levels throughout the week. 

Geomagnetic field activity was quiet to unsettled over 08-10 Apr due to positive polarity CH HSS influences. Quiet and unsettled levels were observed over 11-12 Apr, and quiet levels were observed over 13-14 Apr, as CH HSS influences subsided and nominal solar wind conditions returned. 

Forecast of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity 15 April - 11 May 2024

Solar activity is expected to be at low to moderate levels throughout the outlook period, with C-class flare activity expected and a varying chance for M-class flare activity. 

No proton events are expected at geosynchronous orbit.

The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit is expected to be at normal to moderate levels throughout the period. 

Geomagnetic field activity is likely to reach G1 (Minor) storm levels on 15 Apr due to CH HSS influences and CME effects. Quiet and quiet to unsettled levels are expected to prevail throughout the remainder of the period. 

Product: 27-day Space Weather Outlook Table 27DO.txt
:Issued: 2024 Apr 15 0159 UTC
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#      27-day Space Weather Outlook Table
#                Issued 2024-04-15
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#   UTC      Radio Flux   Planetary   Largest
#  Date       10.7 cm      A Index    Kp Index
2024 Apr 15     180          18          5
2024 Apr 16     180           8          3
2024 Apr 17     180           5          2
2024 Apr 18     175           5          2
2024 Apr 19     170           5          2
2024 Apr 20     170           5          2
2024 Apr 21     167           5          2
2024 Apr 22     165           5          2
2024 Apr 23     160           5          2
2024 Apr 24     160           5          2
2024 Apr 25     155           5          2
2024 Apr 26     140           5          2
2024 Apr 27     135           5          2
2024 Apr 28     125           8          3
2024 Apr 29     120           8          3
2024 Apr 30     125           7          2
2024 May 01     125          10          3
2024 May 02     125          10          3
2024 May 03     125          10          3
2024 May 04     125           5          2
2024 May 05     125           8          3
2024 May 06     125           8          3
2024 May 07     130           8          3
2024 May 08     140           5          2
2024 May 09     150           5          2
2024 May 10     160           5          2
2024 May 11     175           5          2
(NOAA)