The NW7US Beacon

Here is the current forecast discussion on space weather and geophysical activity, issued 2018 Nov 11 1230 UTC.

Solar Activity

24 hr Summary: Solar activity was very low and the solar disk was spotless. No Earth-directed CMEs were observed in available coronagraph imagery.

Forecast: Solar activity is expected to persist at very low levels on 11-13 Nov.

Energetic Particle

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

Forecast: The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to be at normal to moderate levels on 11 Nov with high levels likely on 12-13 Nov. The greater than 10 MeV proton flux is expected to continue at background levels.

Solar Wind

24 hr Summary: Solar wind parameters continued under the influence of a negative polarity CH HSS. Solar wind speed ranged from 535-625 km/s. Total field ranged from 3-7 nT while the Bz component was between +4/-5 nT. Phi angle was oriented in a negative solar sector.

Forecast: Solar wind parameters are expected to remain elevated on 11-13 Nov under continued CH HSS influence.

Geospace

24 hr Summary: The geomagnetic field reached active levels this period due to the continued influence of a negative polarity CH HSS.

Forecast: The geomagnetic field is expected to be at quiet to unsettled levels on 11-13 Nov with isolated active periods possible on 11 and 12 Nov due to CH HSS effects.

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