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Alerts:
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4892
Issue Time: 2025 Mar 27 1653 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 4891
Valid From: 2025 Mar 25 2017 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2025 Mar 28 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 2004
Issue Time: 2025 Mar 27 1647 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2003
Valid From: 2025 Mar 26 0131 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2025 Mar 28 0600 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
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.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1733
Issue Time: 2025 Mar 27 1608 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
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.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1732
Issue Time: 2025 Mar 27 1503 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Synoptic Period: 1200-1500 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
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.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1731
Issue Time: 2025 Mar 27 0902 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Synoptic Period: 0600-0900 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
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.


Solar-terrestrial indices for 27 March follow.
Solar flux 153 and estimated planetary A-index 33.
The estimated planetary K-index at 0600 UTC on 28 March was 3.33.

Space weather for the past 24 hours has been minor.
Geomagnetic storms reaching the G1 level occurred.

No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours.


Geo Magnetic Forecast:

NOAA Ap Index Forecast
Observed Ap 26 Mar 046
Estimated Ap 27 Mar 034
Predicted Ap 28 Mar-30 Mar 025-015-008

NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 28 Mar-30 Mar
Active                35/25/15
Minor storm           25/05/01
Moderate storm        10/01/01
Strong-Extreme storm  01/01/01

NOAA Kp index forecast 28 Mar - 30 Mar
             Mar 28    Mar 29    Mar 30
00-03UT        3.67      3.33      3.00
03-06UT        4.00      2.00      2.67
06-09UT        4.00      2.00      2.00
09-12UT        3.67      3.00      2.00
12-15UT        3.67      3.00      2.00
15-18UT        3.67      3.33      1.33
18-21UT        4.00      3.33      1.33
21-00UT        4.00      3.33      2.33


Extended Three Day Forecast:

A. NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Observation and Forecast

The greatest observed 3 hr Kp over the past 24 hours was 5 (NOAA Scale
G1).
The greatest expected 3 hr Kp for Mar 28-Mar 30 2025 is 4.00 (below NOAA
Scale levels).

NOAA Kp index breakdown Mar 28-Mar 30 2025

             Mar 28       Mar 29       Mar 30
00-03UT       3.67         3.33         3.00
03-06UT       4.00         2.00         2.67
06-09UT       4.67         2.00         2.00
09-12UT       3.67         3.00         2.00
12-15UT       3.67         3.00         2.00
15-18UT       3.67         3.33         1.33
18-21UT       4.00         3.33         1.33
21-00UT       4.00         3.33         2.33

Rationale: The geomagnetic field is expected to observe periods of G1
(Minor) geomagnetic storm levels on 28 Mar due to CH HSS influence.

B. NOAA Solar Radiation Activity Observation and Forecast

Solar radiation, as observed by NOAA GOES-18 over the past 24 hours, was
below S-scale storm level thresholds.

Solar Radiation Storm Forecast for Mar 28-Mar 30 2025

              Mar 28  Mar 29  Mar 30
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

Radio blackouts reaching the R1 levels were observed over the past 24
hours. The largest was at Mar 27 2025 0037 UTC.

Radio Blackout Forecast for Mar 28-Mar 30 2025

              Mar 28        Mar 29        Mar 30
R1-R2           25%           25%           25%
R3 or greater    1%            1%            1%

Rationale: There exists a chance for R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate) radio
blackouts over 28-30 Mar.


Extended Space Weather Discussion:

Solar Activity

.24 hr Summary...
Solar activity reached moderate levels with an M2.0 flare at 27/0037 UTC
from Region 4043 (N14E28, Dai/beta). Flux continued to emerge within the
region has increased its length and number of interior spots. It was
also responsible for C-class flares. Numerous C-class flares were
observed from behind the E limb. New Regions 4044 (N21E48, Bxo/beta) and
4045 (S14E77, Hsx/alpha) were numbered. Many of the remaining regions
have decayed to plage.

A faint CME off the NE was observed in LASCO C2 imagery at 27/0423 UTC.
The possible source was associated with a C3.9 flare at 27/0301 UTC from
Region 4043. Model analysis for any potential Earth-directed component
is ongoing. No other Earth-directed CMEs were observed in available
imagery.

.Forecast...
Given the reduced number of regions, flare activity is expected to
remain low with continued C-class flares. There is a chance (25%) for
isolated M-class (R1-R2, Minor-Moderate) activity through 30 Mar.
Chances for X-class (R3 Strong) remains very low (1-5%) through 30
Mar.

Energetic Particles

.24 hr Summary...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux measured by GOES-16 was at mostly
normal levels, around 10 pfu throughout the period. The greater than 10
MeV electron flux was at background levels.

.Forecast...
The arrival of the CH HSS is expected to bring an influx of electrons to
geostationary orbit through 30 Mar. Strong winds (currently near 800
km/s) will compress the Van Allen belts which will decrease observed
electrons by the GOES satellite. As winds ease the flux will rebound
towards or above the 1000 pfu threshold.

The greater than 10 MeV proton flux is expected to remain at background
levels barring any notable flares from Region 4036 which will remain in
a favorable position on the west limb 27 Mar.

Solar Wind

.24 hr Summary...
Solar wind parameters remain enhanced due to the arrival of a positive
polarity CH HSS. Total field strength peaked early in the period at 18
nT, but decayed to near 5-7 nT at periods end. The Bz component rotated
from about +/- 10 nT throughout the period. Wind speeds became enhanced
from about 600 km/s early to about 850-875 km/s at 07-08 UTC. Speeds
decreased to about 750-800 km/s by periods end. The phi angle was
predominately positive.

.Forecast...
Solar wind parameters are expected to remain enhanced on 28 Mar due to
continued positive polarity CH HSS influence. Slowly waning effects are
likely on 29-30 Mar.

Geospace

.24 hr Summary...
The geomagnetic field was at active to G1 (Minor) storm levels due to
positive polarity CH HSS influences.

.Forecast...
The geomagnetic field will continue to experience periods of G1 (Minor)
storm levels through 28 Mar due to positive polarity CH HSS influence.
Waning effects are likely to begin early on 29 Mar with active
conditions persisting. Mostly unsettled levels are expected on 30 Mar as
CH HSS effects continue to wane.


27 Day Forecast:

Date | Radio Flux | Planetary A Index | Largest Kp Index
2025 Mar 24     170          20          5
2025 Mar 25     170          30          6
2025 Mar 26     165          20          5
2025 Mar 27     160          15          4
2025 Mar 28     160          12          4
2025 Mar 29     160           8          3
2025 Mar 30     165           5          2
2025 Mar 31     165           5          2
2025 Apr 01     170           5          2
2025 Apr 02     170           5          2
2025 Apr 03     175          10          3
2025 Apr 04     180          20          5
2025 Apr 05     180          35          6
2025 Apr 06     180          10          3
2025 Apr 07     180          12          4
2025 Apr 08     180          30          5
2025 Apr 09     185          40          6
2025 Apr 10     185          25          5
2025 Apr 11     185          18          5
2025 Apr 12     180          10          3
2025 Apr 13     175          15          5
2025 Apr 14     170          12          4
2025 Apr 15     170           8          3
2025 Apr 16     165           5          2
2025 Apr 17     160          10          3
2025 Apr 18     160          12          4
2025 Apr 19     160           8          3


  • GRAPH OPTIONS: Learn more
    It is recommended that you start out with the default options. As you get used to AF you can disable additional information and combine data series' together to maxamise the use of screen space.

  • DATA SOURCES: Learn more
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  • 'The' Aurora Forecast Index: Learn more
    These are two good options for predicting Auroras.

    The Aurora Forecast Index takes into account many data sources. As a general rule if it stays high for many hours there is a good possibility of an Aurora present.

    Aurora Forecast website usage is also a good indicator, as visitors to the site come from many traffic sources. General internet and community chatter transplating to visits is a great indicator.

  • Planatary K Index (Kp): Learn more
    The Kp number is a system of measuring aurora strength. The range goes from 0 to 9 (0 being calm, 1 very weak, all the way up to 9, which would represent a major geomagnetic storm with strong auroras visible).

    Kp 5 and above is classified as a geomagnetic storm. Most Aurora Hunters consider prolonged 3+ or higher worth investigation.

  • Ovation (Model) Short Term Forecast (GW):' Learn more
    The Ovation-Prime Model produced by SWPC calculates the energy interacting with the Earths magnetic field. This is a good indicator for Aurora activity.
  • DSCOVR Observatory (L1): Learn more

    The DSCOVR or Deep Space Climate Obervatory sits 1.5 million Kilometers from Earth, between the Earth and the Sun in the L1 orbit point, the neutral gravity point between the Earth and the Sun. DSCOVR provides space weather readings, allowing for up to an hour of warning on weather events. This is why DSCOVR's data appears in the future on the graph.

    Strong negative Bz direction is linked to Aurora's because the solar wind magnetic direction is in direct oposition with the Earths magnetic field.

  • ACE Observatory (L1): Learn more

    ACE or Advanced Composition Explorer sits 1.5 million Kilometers from Earth, between the Earth and the Sun in the L1 orbit point, the neutral gravity point between the Earth and the Sun. ACE has now been replaced by DSCOVR, but the data is still useful for comparing to DSCOVR.
  • GOES Satalites: Learn more

    GOES or Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites sit 46 Kilometers above the Earth in geostationary orbit. They provide local space weather data and are a good indicator for current geomagnetic conditions.

  • Terrestrial Magnetometer Sources: Learn more
    Terrestrial or surface magnetometers detect fluctuations in the Earths magnetic field from the ground.
    These do not work as well as satalites as the magnetic field obsorbs some of the effects from the solar winds.
    There is a mix of govenment and citizen science stations listed here, including two run by Aurora Forecast in Hobart.
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v4.X Release 17th Dec 2020)
Fixed New GOES and HPI inputs from noaa for Json (17/12/20).
Addded the ability to add 2 custom Magnetometers in settings (comming soon) (18/10/19).
Improved Hobart Magnetometer code. (18/18/19)
Move all presets into their own pop out side menu. (19/06/19)
Added Composite weather maps (TAS, VIC and SA), thanks to Oz forecast! (19/06/19)
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v3.8x
Various Updates, New AF Index Algo. (8/12/18)

v3.6x
Added more Presets. Disabled Presets overwriting graph views (6/7/18)
Added GeoSpace Kp Model Prediction. (3/7/18)
Added SWPC Kp Forecast + Observation. (2/7/18)
Removed WingKP and USKp. :( No longer Avaliable. (2/7/18)
Removed feed from www.dunedinaurora.nz (Unreliable). (2/7/18)
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Enhanced Pro setting with Dynamic Preasure. (2/7/18)
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Added Ruru Observatory Magnetometer. (25/4/28)
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Added MAG Stack Feature.
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Added USAF Kp, Updated Wing Kp.
Added Ovation Aurora Short Term Forecast.
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