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Solar-terrestrial indices for 23 October follow.
Solar flux 65 and estimated planetary A-index 2.
The estimated planetary K-index at 0300 UTC on 24 October was 0.

No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours.

Space weather for the next 24 hours is predicted to be minor.
Geomagnetic storms reaching the G1 level are likely.


Geo Magnetic Forecast:

NOAA Ap Index Forecast
Observed Ap 22 Oct 003
Estimated Ap 23 Oct 003
Predicted Ap 24 Oct-26 Oct 022-030-015

NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 24 Oct-26 Oct
Active                30/34/35
Minor storm           40/45/20
Moderate storm        15/20/05
Strong-Extreme storm  01/01/01

NOAA Kp index forecast 24 Oct - 26 Oct
             Oct 24    Oct 25    Oct 26
00-03UT        2         4         4
03-06UT        2         5         3
06-09UT        2         5         3
09-12UT        2         5         3
12-15UT        3         4         3
15-18UT        4         3         3
18-21UT        5         3         3
21-00UT        5         4         3


Extended Three Day Forecast:

A. NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Observation and Forecast

The greatest observed 3 hr Kp over the past 24 hours was 1 (below NOAA
Scale levels).
The greatest expected 3 hr Kp for Oct 24-Oct 26 2019 is 5 (NOAA Scale
G1).

NOAA Kp index breakdown Oct 24-Oct 26 2019

            Oct 24     Oct 25     Oct 26
00-03UT        2          4          4
03-06UT        2          5 (G1)     3
06-09UT        2          5 (G1)     3
09-12UT        2          5 (G1)     3
12-15UT        3          4          3
15-18UT        4          3          3
18-21UT        5 (G1)     3          3
21-00UT        5 (G1)     4          3

Rationale: Periods of G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storm conditions are likely
on 24-25 Oct due to CH HSS influences.

B. NOAA Solar Radiation Activity Observation and Forecast

Solar radiation, as observed by NOAA GOES-14 over the past 24 hours, was
below S-scale storm level thresholds.

Solar Radiation Storm Forecast for Oct 24-Oct 26 2019

              Oct 24  Oct 25  Oct 26
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 Oct 24-Oct 26 2019

              Oct 24        Oct 25        Oct 26
R1-R2            1%            1%            1%
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:

Solar Activity

.24 hr Summary...
Solar activity was very low. No Earth-directed CMEs were observed in
available satellite imagery.

.Forecast...
Solar activity is expected to persist at very low levels on 24-26 Oct.

Energetic Particle

.24 hr Summary...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux was normal and the greater than 10
MeV proton flux was at background levels.

.Forecast...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to be at normal to
moderate levels on 24-25 Oct as a positive polarity CH HSS moves into a
geoeffective position. By 26 Oct, electron flux levels are likely to
increase to high levels as CH HSS effects persist. The greater than 10
MeV proton flux is expected to continue at background levels through-out
the forecast period.

Solar Wind

.24 hr Summary...
Solar wind parameters remained at background levels under a nominal
solar wind regime.

.Forecast...
Background solar wind parameters are expected to give way to enhanced
conditions on 24 Oct as a CIR, ahead of an anticipated positive polarity
CH HSS, is anticipated to arrive at Earth. Wind speeds reaching 600 km/s
are likely as the coronal hole moves into a geoeffective position. CH
HSS effects are projected to last through 25 Oct before beginning to
abate on 26 Oct.

Geospace

.24 hr Summary...
The geomagnetic field was quiet.

.Forecast...
The geomagnetic field is expected to remain mostly quiet for the first
part of 24 Oct. However, mid to late day a positive polarity CH HSS is
expected to move into a geoeffective position, increasing activity to
mostly unsettled to active levels, with isolated G1 (minor) storm
periods likely. The G1 storm conditions are likely to continue on 25 Oct
as CH HSS influence persists. By 26 Oct, conditions should begin to
weaken as the CH begins its transit out of a geoeffective position.


27 Day Forecast:

Date | Radio Flux | Planetary A Index | Largest Kp Index
2019 Oct 21      66          12          4
2019 Oct 22      66           8          3
2019 Oct 23      66           5          2
2019 Oct 24      66          20          5
2019 Oct 25      66          25          5
2019 Oct 26      66          15          4
2019 Oct 27      66          15          4
2019 Oct 28      66          12          4
2019 Oct 29      66           8          3
2019 Oct 30      66           5          2
2019 Oct 31      66           5          2
2019 Nov 01      66           5          2
2019 Nov 02      66           5          2
2019 Nov 03      66           5          2
2019 Nov 04      66           5          2
2019 Nov 05      66           5          2
2019 Nov 06      66           5          2
2019 Nov 07      66           5          2
2019 Nov 08      66           5          2
2019 Nov 09      66           5          2
2019 Nov 10      66           5          2
2019 Nov 11      66           5          2
2019 Nov 12      66           5          2
2019 Nov 13      66           5          2
2019 Nov 14      66           5          2
2019 Nov 15      66           5          2
2019 Nov 16      66           5          2


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