The NW7US Beacon

Here is the current forecast discussion on space weather and geophysical activity, issued 2020 May 22 1230 UTC.

Solar Activity

24 hr Summary: Solar activity continued at very low levels. No Earth-directed CMEs were observed in available satellite imagery.

Forecast: Solar activity is expected to persist at very low levels 22-24 May.

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 remained at background values.

Forecast: The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to continue at normal to moderate levels 22-24 May and the greater than 10 MeV proton flux is expected to remain at background levels.

Solar Wind

24 hr Summary: Solar wind parameters were indicative of a nominal solar wind regime. Wind speeds were 320-350 km/s, total field strength ranged between 2-7 nT, and the Bz component varied between +3/-5 nT. Phi was variable between both solar sectors.

Forecast: Solar wind parameters are expected to remain at mostly background levels, with occasional enhancements possible, due to weak CH HSS influence 22-24 May.

Geospace

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

Forecast: The geomagnetic field is expected to be at mostly quiet levels, with a chance of isolated unsettled periods, 22-24 May as intermittent, weak CH HSS effects occur.

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