Here is the current forecast discussion on space weather and geophysical activity, issued 2020 Mar 27 1230 UTC.
Solar Activity
24 hr Summary: Solar activity was very low. No Earth-directed CMEs were observed in available coronagraph imagery.
Forecast: Very low solar activity is expected to continue 27-29 Mar.
Energetic Particles
24 hr Summary: The greater than 2 MeV electron flux reached high levels, with a peak flux value of 1,658 pfu observed at 26/1530 UTC. The greater than 10 MeV proton flux maintained background values.
Forecast: The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to be at moderate to high levels on 27-29 Mar. The greater than 10 MeV proton flux is expected to continue at background levels.
Solar Wind
24 hr Summary: Solar wind parameters continued near nominal levels throughout the period. Solar wind speed ranging from ~385-425 km/s, total field averaged near 4-6 nT and the Bz component varied between +/-4 nT. Phi angle was predominantly oriented in a negative solar sector with brief excursions into a positive sector.
Forecast: Solar wind conditions are expected to be at or near nominal levels on 27-29 Mar.
Geospace
24 hr Summary: The geomagnetic field was at quiet to unsettled levels.
Forecast: The geomagnetic field is expected to be mostly quiet on 27-29 Mar.
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