Here is the current forecast discussion on space weather and geophysical activity, issued 2018 Nov 01 1230 UTC.
Solar Activity
24 hr Summary: Solar activity remained very low. There were no sunspots, and no Earth-directed CMEs were observed in available satellite imagery.
Forecast: Solar activity is expected to be very low 1 Nov-3 Nov.
Energetic Particles
24 hr Summary: The greater than 2 MeV electron flux was at normal levels and the greater than 10 MeV proton flux was at background levels.
Forecast: The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to be at normal to moderate levels on 1 Nov-3 Nov, and the greater than 10 MeV proton flux is expected to persist at background levels throughout the forecast period.
Solar Wind
24 hr Summary: The solar wind environment remained at nominal levels. Wind speeds averaged near 325 km/s, total field remained averaged near 4 nT, Bz fluctuated between +/- 5 nT, and the phi angle oscillated between the positive and negative sectors.
Forecast: Mostly quiet conditions are expected 1-2 Nov under an ambient background solar wind regime. Late on 3 Nov, a CIR ahead of an anticipated positive polarity CH HSS is expected to arrive at Earth, resulting in enhancements in solar wind parameters.
Geospace
24 hr Summary: The geomagnetic field was at quiet levels.
Forecast:
Mostly quiet conditions are expected on 1-2 Nov under an ambient background solar wind regime. Late on 3 Nov, a CIR ahead of an anticipated positive polarity CH HSS is expected to arrive at Earth, resulting in unsettled to active conditions, with G1 (minor) storm levels likely.
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