Here is the current forecast discussion on space weather and geophysical activity, issued 2019 Aug 14 1230 UTC.
Solar Activity
24 hr Summary: Solar activity was very low under a spotless visible disk. No Earth-directed CMEs were observed in available coronagraph imagery.
Forecast: Solar activity is expected to remain very low on 14-16 Aug.
Energetic Particles
24 hr Summary: The greater than 2 MeV electron flux was at high levels with a maximum flux of 5,340 pfu at 13/1725 UTC. The greater than 10 MeV proton flux remained at background levels.
Forecast: The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to continue at moderate to high levels on 14-16 Aug. The greater than 10 MeV proton flux is expected to remain at background levels.
Solar Wind
24 hr Summary: Solar wind parameters continued to reflect a slightly enhanced solar wind environment. Wind speeds remained between 450-490 km/s throughout the period. Total field ranged between 1 and 6 nT, and the Bz component underwent no significant southward deflections. Phi was predominately in a positive orientation, only undertaking brief, excursions into a negative solar sector early in the period.
Forecast: Solar wind parameters are expected to return to predominantly ambient, back-ground levels over the course of 14-15 Aug. Conditions should remain relatively quiet until 16 Aug when an anticipated CH HSS moves into a geoeffective position.
Geospace
24 hr Summary: The geomagnetic field was at quiet levels throughout the period.
Forecast: The geomagnetic field is expected to be at mostly quiet levels for 14-15 Aug. Unsettled periods are expected on 16 Aug as a CH HSS moves into geoeffective position.
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