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
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