Here is the current forecast discussion on space weather and geophysical activity, issued 2021 Sep 25 1320 UTC.
Solar Activity
24 hr Summary: Solar activity was low. Region 2871 (S28W07, Dao/beta) produced an impulsive C1 flare at 25/0354 UTC, the largest event of the period. Associated with this flare was a Type II radio emission with a shock velocity of 739 km/s. The region grew slightly in area and spot count. Region 2872 (N18W18, Cao/beta) exhibited area and spot decay and produced a few B-class events. Region 2876 (S22W04, Bxo/beta) was unchanged and quiet. Both Regions 2873 (N25, L=054) and 2875 (S33, L=054) decayed to plage. No new Earth-directed CMEs were observed.
Forecast: Solar activity is expected to be very low, with a chance for C-class flare activity, over 25-27 Sep.
Energetic Particles
24 hr Summary: The greater than 2 MeV electron flux was normal to moderate and the greater than 10 MeV proton flux was at background levels.
Forecast: The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to be normal to moderate over 25-27 Sep, and the greater than 10 MeV proton flux is expected to persist at background levels.
Solar Wind
24 hr Summary: Solar wind parameters reflected the continued influence of a negative polarity CH HSS. Solar wind speeds steadily increased from initial values near 475 km/s to end-of-period values of about 550 km/s. Total field strength ranged between 3-7 nT and the Bz component varied between +/-5 nT. The phi angle was in a predominately negative orientation.
Forecast: Solar wind parameters are expected to remain enhanced over 25-27 Sep due to CH HSS influence and the possible glancing-blow arrival of the 23 Sep CMEs.
Geospace
24 hr Summary: The geomagnetic field was quiet to unsettled this period due to negative polarity CH HSS influence.
Forecast: The geomagnetic field is expected to be quiet to unsettled on 25 Sep under continued, but weakening, negative polarity CH HSS influence. The anticipated influence of a positive polarity, polar-connected, CH HSS is expected to cause periods of active and G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storm levels on 26 Sep. G1-G2 (Minor-Moderate) geomagnetic storm conditions are likely on 27 Sep due to continued positive polarity CH HSS influence coupled with the possibility of a glancing blow from the 23 Sep CMEs.
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