The NW7US Beacon

Here is the current forecast discussion on space weather and geophysical activity, issued 2018 Oct 31 1230 UTC.

Solar Activity

24 hr Summary: Solar activity remained very low. There were no sunspots, and no Earth-directed CMEs were observed in available satellite imagery.

Forecast: Solar activity is expected to be very low 31 Oct-2 Nov.

Energetic Particles

24 hr Summary: The greater than 2 MeV electron flux was at normal levels 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 31 Oct-2 Nov, and the greater than 10 MeV proton flux is expected to persist at background levels throughout the forecast period.

Solar Wind

24 hr Summary: The solar wind environment was at nominal levels.

Forecast: A negative polarity CH HSS is possible on 31 Oct. Mostly quiet conditions are expected 1-2 Nov with a return to background levels.

Geospace

24 hr Summary: The geomagnetic field was at quiet levels.

Forecast:

Quiet to unsettled levels are possible on 31 Oct with a negative polarity CH HSS. Mostly quiet conditions are expected 1-2 Nov as CH HSS (negative polarity) effects diminish.

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