Here is the current forecast discussion on space weather and geophysical activity, issued 2018 Oct 24 1230 UTC.
Solar Activity
24 hr Summary: Solar activity was very low and the solar disk was spotless. No CMEs were observed in coronagraph imagery.
Forecast: Solar activity is expected to be very low on 24-26 Oct.
Energetic Particle
24 hr Summary: The greater than 2 MeV electron flux reached moderate levels this period and the greater than 10 MeV proton flux was steady at background levels.
Forecast: The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to reach moderate to high levels on 24-26 Oct and the greater than 10 MeV proton flux is expected to persist at background levels throughout the forecast period.
Solar Wind
24 hr Summary: Solar wind parameters were at background levels. Solar wind speeds ended the period less than 375 km/s. Total field was generally less than 5 nT and the Bz component underwent only minor deviations. Phi angle was mostly positive.
Forecast: Conditions are expected to become enhanced due to the anticipated interaction with a recurrent, CH HSS (negative polarity) on 24 Oct. Periods of elevated activity are likely to continue through 26 Oct.
Geospace
24 hr Summary: The geomagnetic field was at quiet levels.
Forecast: Mostly unsettled levels are expected 24-26 Oct in response to a recurrent CH HSS (negative polarity).
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