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Built 2026-03-17 03:19 from source
Solar wind parameters of the latest hour by NOAA
parameterminmaxmean
IMF Bz [nT]-1.63.32.2
velocity [km/s]477.3512.6496.8
density [cm-3]0.11.10.7
Geomagnetic activity (RX [nT])
sitelatest hournext hour (RXmin, RXmax)
Kevo (KEV)245212
Maasi (MAS)285190
Kilpisjärvi (KIL)285209
Ivalo (IVA)204159
Muonio (MUO)194161
Sodankylä (SOD)164119
Pello (PEL)164106
Oulujärvi (OUJ)10356
Mekrijärvi (MEK)7225
Hankasalmi (HAN)10227
Nurmijärvi (NUR)8326
Tartu (TAR)6218
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Built 2026-03-17 03:17 from source
Issue Time: 2026-03-16 21:08 UTC
WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G2 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day
Mar 17: None (Below G1) Mar 18: None (Below G1) Mar 19: G2 (Moderate)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT
Comment: G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storming is likely on 19 Mar with the arrival of a CME that left the Sun on 16 Mar. This is a reissue of the previous watch to correct an internal system error.
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.

Issue Time: 2026-03-16 20:25 UTC
WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G2 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day
Mar 17: None (Below G1) Mar 18: None (Below G1) Mar 19: G2 (Moderate)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT
Comment: G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storming is likely on 19 Mar with the arrival of the 16 Mar CME event. This event was associated with an M2.7 flare from AR 4392.
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.

Issue Time: 2026-03-16 13:20 UTC
CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 3647
Begin Time: 2026-03-15 16:30 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 1429 pfu

Issue Time: 2026-03-16 12:29 UTC
SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2026-03-16 12:09 UTC
Maximum Time: 2026-03-16 12:13 UTC
End Time: 2026-03-16 12:17 UTC
Duration: 8 minutes
Peak Flux: 380 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 109 sfu
Comment: Associated with M2.7 flare from AR 4392.
Description: A 10cm radio burst indicates that the electromagnetic burst associated with a solar flare at the 10cm wavelength was double or greater than the initial 10cm radio background. This can be indicative of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.

Issue Time: 2026-03-16 12:26 UTC
ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2026-03-16 12:12 UTC
Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major eruptions on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal mass ejections and solar radiation storms.

Issue Time: 2026-03-16 12:24 UTC
ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2026-03-16 12:09 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 1227 km/s
Comment: Likely associated with M2.7 flare from AR 4392.
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event.

Issue Time: 2026-03-15 23:15 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2026-03-15 23:10 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC

Active Warning: Yes
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.

Issue Time: 2026-03-15 23:15 UTC
CANCEL ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Cancel Serial Number: 2642
Original Issue Time: 2026-03-15 23:14 UTC
Comment: Incorrectly entered start time.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.

Issue Time: 2026-03-15 23:14 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2026-03-15 23:00 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC

Active Warning: Yes
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.

Issue Time: 2026-03-15 23:10 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2026-03-15 23:09 UTC
Valid To: 2026-03-16 12:00 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.

Issue Time: 2026-03-15 16:45 UTC
ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Threshold Reached: 2026-03-15 16:30 UTC
Station: GOES19


Issue Time: 2026-03-15 11:22 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2026-03-15 11:22 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0900-1200 UTC

Active Warning: Yes
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.

Issue Time: 2026-03-15 11:19 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2026-03-15 11:19 UTC
Valid To: 2026-03-15 21:00 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.

Issue Time: 2026-03-14 20:27 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 5285
Valid From: 2026-03-13 01:56 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026-03-15 09:00 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.

Issue Time: 2026-03-14 17:04 UTC
WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day
Mar 15: G1 (Minor) Mar 16: None (Below G1) Mar 17: None (Below G1)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT
Comment: G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storming remains likely on 15 Mar due to ongoing CH HSS effects.
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.

Issue Time: 2026-03-14 14:50 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2026-03-14 14:48 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1200-1500 UTC

Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
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.

Issue Time: 2026-03-14 09:00 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2026-03-14 08:59 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0600-0900 UTC

Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
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.

Issue Time: 2026-03-14 05:43 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 5284
Valid From: 2026-03-13 01:56 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026-03-14 23:59 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.

Issue Time: 2026-03-14 05:42 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2206
Valid From: 2026-03-13 11:52 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026-03-14 21:00 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistance
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.

Issue Time: 2026-03-14 05:28 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2026-03-14 05:24 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC

Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
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.

Issue Time: 2026-03-14 05:28 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 643
Valid From: 2026-03-13 23:38 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026-03-14 15:00 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
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.

Issue Time: 2026-03-14 04:09 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2026-03-14 04:04 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC

Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
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.

Built 2026-03-17 02:15 from source