Here is the current forecast discussion on space weather and geophysical activity, issued 2020 Apr 01 1230 UTC.
Solar Activity
24 hr Summary: Solar activity was very low. Slight growth was observed in new Region 2759 (N28E45, Hrx/alpha). No Earth-directed CMEs were observed.
Forecast: Solar activity is expected to continue at very low levels on 01-03 Apr.
Energetic Particle
24 hr Summary: The greater than 2 MeV electron flux was normal to moderate and the greater than 10 MeV proton flux maintained background values.
Forecast: The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to reach moderate to high levels on 01-03 Apr due to CH HSS effects. The greater than 10 MeV proton flux is expected to continue at background levels.
Solar Wind
24 hr Summary: Solar activity continued under the influence of a negative polarity CH HSS. Solar wind speed decreased from 534 km/s to near 455 km/s. Total field ranged from 1-7 nT while the Bz component was between +/-4 nT. Phi angle was predominantly oriented in a negative solar sector.
Forecast: CH HSS influences are anticipated to continue on 01-03 Apr, although progressively weakening each day as the negative polarity CH HSS extension rotates away from a geoeffective position. Minor influences from the flank of the south polar CH HSS are likely afterwards.
Geospace
24 hr Summary: The geomagnetic field was quiet to unsettled in response to CH HSS effects.
Forecast: Quiet to unsettled conditions are expected on 01-03 Apr in reaction to continuing, but weakening CH HSS influences.
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