Here is the current forecast discussion on space weather and geophysical activity, issued 2020 Aug 10 1230 UTC.
Solar Activity
24 hr Summary: Solar activity remained at very low levels. Region 2770 (N23W12, Hsx/alpha) was quiet and stable over the period. No Earth-directed CMEs were observed in available coronagraph imagery.
Forecast: Solar activity is expected to remain at very low levels, with a slight chance for C-class flares, on 10-12 Aug.
Energetic Particles
24 hr Summary: The greater than 2 MeV electron flux reached high levels with a peak flux of 2,503 pfu observed at 09/1800 UTC. The greater than 10 MeV proton flux remained at background levels.
Forecast: The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is anticipated to reach high levels on 10-11 Aug and moderate levels by 12 Aug. The greater than 10 MeV proton flux is expected to remain at background levels for the forecast period.
Solar Wind
24 hr Summary: Solar wind parameters, as measured by the DSCOVR spacecraft, reflected a nominal environment throughout the period. Total magnetic field strength was at or below 6 nT while the Bz component varied weakly between +5 to -3 nT. Solar wind speeds averaged about 340 km/s. The phi angle was oriented in a near steady positive solar sector throughout the period.
Forecast: Solar wind parameters are expected to remain at mostly nominal levels over 10-12 Aug.
Geospace
24 hr Summary: The geomagnetic field was at quiet levels.
Forecast: The geomagnetic field is expected to be mostly quiet on 10-12 Aug under a mostly nominal solar wind regime.
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