NOAA SWPC Alerts, Watches and Warnings
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center (NOAA SWPC) is the official space weather government agency from the United States that provides alerts, watches and warning for space weather disturbances. Below you will find the latest space weather alerts, watches and warnings issued by the NOAA SWPC.
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
05:55 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4622
Issue Time: 2024 Jun 04 0555 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 4621
Valid From: 2024 Jun 03 2151 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 Jun 04 1500 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
00:10 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1599
Issue Time: 2024 Jun 04 0010 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 Jun 03 2359 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-0000 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
Monday, 3 June 2024
23:10 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMSUD
Serial Number: 272
Issue Time: 2024 Jun 03 2310 UTC
SUMMARY: Geomagnetic Sudden Impulse
Observed: 2024 Jun 03 2300 UTC
Deviation: 61 nT
Station: Bou
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
23:08 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
Serial Number: 2451
Issue Time: 2024 Jun 03 2308 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2024 Jun 03 2308 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
22:31 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARSUD
Serial Number: 227
Issue Time: 2024 Jun 03 2231 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic Sudden Impulse expected
Valid From: 2024 Jun 03 2230 UTC
Valid To: 2024 Jun 03 2330 UTC
IP Shock Passage Observed: 2024 Jun 03 2151 UTC
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
22:30 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARSUD
Serial Number: 226
Issue Time: 2024 Jun 03 2230 UTC
CANCEL WARNING: Geomagnetic Sudden Impulse expected
Cancel Serial Number: 225
Original Issue Time: 2024 Jun 03 2204 UTC
Comment: New Warning being issued to correct times.
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
22:06 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 1886
Issue Time: 2024 Jun 03 2206 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2024 Jun 03 2210 UTC
Valid To: 2024 Jun 04 0300 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
22:04 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARSUD
Serial Number: 225
Issue Time: 2024 Jun 03 2204 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic Sudden Impulse expected
Valid From: 2024 Jun 03 2202 UTC
Valid To: 2024 Jun 03 2230 UTC
IP Shock Passage Observed: 2024 Jun 03 2330 UTC
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
21:52 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4621
Issue Time: 2024 Jun 03 2152 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2024 Jun 03 2151 UTC
Valid To: 2024 Jun 04 0600 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
12:09 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 808
Issue Time: 2024 Jun 03 1209 UTC
SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2024 Jun 03 1152 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 Jun 03 1152 UTC
End Time: 2024 Jun 03 1153 UTC
Duration: 1 minutes
Peak Flux: 910 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 180 sfu
Description: A 10cm radio burst indicates that the electromagnetic burst associated with a solar flare at the 10cm wavelength was double or greater than the initial 10cm radio background. This can be indicative of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.
Sunday, 2 June 2024
20:10 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WATA20
Serial Number: 1000
Issue Time: 2024 Jun 02 2010 UTC
WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Jun 03: None (Below G1) Jun 04: G1 (Minor) Jun 05: None (Below G1)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
Saturday, 1 June 2024
21:04 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
Serial Number: 230
Issue Time: 2024 Jun 01 2104 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded M5
Begin Time: 2024 Jun 01 1903 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 Jun 01 1939 UTC
End Time: 2024 Jun 01 2028 UTC
X-ray Class: M7.3
Optical Class: sf
Location: S18E23
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered primarily on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth.
Radio - Limited blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for tens of minutes.
19:49 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 649
Issue Time: 2024 Jun 01 1949 UTC
ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 Jun 01 1927 UTC
Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major eruptions on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal mass ejections and solar radiation storms.
19:34 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1306
Issue Time: 2024 Jun 01 1934 UTC
ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 Jun 01 1920 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 681 km/s
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event.
19:26 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 393
Issue Time: 2024 Jun 01 1926 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 Jun 01 1924 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
19:02 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 162
Issue Time: 2024 Jun 01 1902 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2024 Jun 01 1824 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 Jun 01 1836 UTC
End Time: 2024 Jun 01 1850 UTC
X-ray Class: X1.0
Optical Class: 2b
Location: S16E26
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.
18:36 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 392
Issue Time: 2024 Jun 01 1836 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 Jun 01 1834 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
09:15 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 161
Issue Time: 2024 Jun 01 0915 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2024 Jun 01 0826 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 Jun 01 0848 UTC
End Time: 2024 Jun 01 0858 UTC
X-ray Class: X1.4
Location: S18E30
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.
09:07 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 807
Issue Time: 2024 Jun 01 0907 UTC
SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2024 Jun 01 0845 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 Jun 01 0845 UTC
End Time: 2024 Jun 01 0846 UTC
Duration: 1 minutes
Peak Flux: 210 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 179 sfu
Description: A 10cm radio burst indicates that the electromagnetic burst associated with a solar flare at the 10cm wavelength was double or greater than the initial 10cm radio background. This can be indicative of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.
08:50 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 391
Issue Time: 2024 Jun 01 0850 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 Jun 01 0849 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
Friday, 31 May 2024
22:21 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 160
Issue Time: 2024 May 31 2221 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2024 May 31 2152 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 31 2203 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 31 2209 UTC
X-ray Class: X1.1
Optical Class: 2b
Location: S17E34
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.
22:03 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 390
Issue Time: 2024 May 31 2203 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 31 2201 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
05:19 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1598
Issue Time: 2024 May 31 0519 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 31 0518 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
05:00 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 1885
Issue Time: 2024 May 31 0500 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2024 May 31 0500 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 31 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
04:46 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
Serial Number: 2450
Issue Time: 2024 May 31 0446 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 31 0445 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
02:33 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4620
Issue Time: 2024 May 31 0233 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2024 May 31 0235 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 31 1500 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
Thursday, 30 May 2024
16:32 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4619
Issue Time: 2024 May 30 1632 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2024 May 30 1631 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 30 2100 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
Wednesday, 29 May 2024
21:26 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WATA30
Serial Number: 233
Issue Time: 2024 May 29 2126 UTC
WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G2 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
May 30: None (Below G1) May 31: G2 (Moderate) Jun 01: G2 (Moderate)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
18:56 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
Serial Number: 229
Issue Time: 2024 May 29 1856 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded M5
Begin Time: 2024 May 29 1832 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 29 1841 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 29 1845 UTC
X-ray Class: M5.7
Optical Class: 2b
Location: N25E10
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered primarily on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth.
Radio - Limited blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for tens of minutes.
18:42 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 389
Issue Time: 2024 May 29 1842 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 29 1840 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
15:49 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 159
Issue Time: 2024 May 29 1549 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2024 May 29 1411 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 29 1437 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 29 1538 UTC
X-ray Class: X1.4
Optical Class: 2b
Location: S18E62
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.
15:30 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 648
Issue Time: 2024 May 29 1530 UTC
ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 29 1448 UTC
Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major eruptions on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal mass ejections and solar radiation storms.
14:54 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 806
Issue Time: 2024 May 29 1454 UTC
SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2024 May 29 1421 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 29 1423 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 29 1424 UTC
Duration: 3 minutes
Peak Flux: 300 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 166 sfu
Description: A 10cm radio burst indicates that the electromagnetic burst associated with a solar flare at the 10cm wavelength was double or greater than the initial 10cm radio background. This can be indicative of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.
14:41 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1305
Issue Time: 2024 May 29 1441 UTC
ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 29 1426 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 878 km/s
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event.
14:25 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 388
Issue Time: 2024 May 29 1425 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 29 1422 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
Monday, 27 May 2024
10:52 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4618
Issue Time: 2024 May 27 1052 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2024 May 27 1051 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 27 1500 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
07:48 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
Serial Number: 228
Issue Time: 2024 May 27 0748 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded M5
Begin Time: 2024 May 27 0649 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 27 0708 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 27 0725 UTC
X-ray Class: X2.8
Optical Class: sf
Location: S15E90
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered primarily on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth.
Radio - Limited blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for tens of minutes.
07:39 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 647
Issue Time: 2024 May 27 0739 UTC
ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 27 0705 UTC
Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major eruptions on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal mass ejections and solar radiation storms.
07:31 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1304
Issue Time: 2024 May 27 0731 UTC
ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 27 0659 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 1135 km/s
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event.
07:22 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 805
Issue Time: 2024 May 27 0722 UTC
SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2024 May 27 0656 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 27 0658 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 27 0705 UTC
Duration: 9 minutes
Peak Flux: 300 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 156 sfu
Description: A 10cm radio burst indicates that the electromagnetic burst associated with a solar flare at the 10cm wavelength was double or greater than the initial 10cm radio background. This can be indicative of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.
07:04 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 387
Issue Time: 2024 May 27 0704 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 27 0700 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
Friday, 24 May 2024
05:54 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4617
Issue Time: 2024 May 24 0554 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 4616
Valid From: 2024 May 23 2225 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 24 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
Thursday, 23 May 2024
22:29 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
Serial Number: 2449
Issue Time: 2024 May 23 2229 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 23 2228 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
22:25 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4616
Issue Time: 2024 May 23 2225 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2024 May 23 2225 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 24 0600 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
Sunday, 19 May 2024
13:20 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4615
Issue Time: 2024 May 19 1320 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2024 May 19 1320 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 19 2359 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
Saturday, 18 May 2024
19:52 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WATA20
Serial Number: 999
Issue Time: 2024 May 18 1952 UTC
WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
May 19: None (Below G1) May 20: G1 (Minor) May 21: None (Below G1)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
05:56 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 1884
Issue Time: 2024 May 18 0556 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 1883
Valid From: 2024 May 17 1305 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 18 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
Friday, 17 May 2024
23:01 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK06
Serial Number: 526
Issue Time: 2024 May 17 2301 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 525
Valid From: 2024 May 17 1901 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 18 0600 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
22:35 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1597
Issue Time: 2024 May 17 2235 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 17 2230 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
21:56 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4614
Issue Time: 2024 May 17 2156 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 4613
Valid From: 2024 May 17 1300 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 18 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
21:56 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 1883
Issue Time: 2024 May 17 2156 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 1882
Valid From: 2024 May 17 1305 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 18 0600 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
21:43 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 646
Issue Time: 2024 May 17 2143 UTC
ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 17 2111 UTC
Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major eruptions on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal mass ejections and solar radiation storms.
21:39 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1303
Issue Time: 2024 May 17 2139 UTC
ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 17 2103 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 425 km/s
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event.
21:33 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
Serial Number: 227
Issue Time: 2024 May 17 2133 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded M5
Begin Time: 2024 May 17 2033 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 17 2108 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 17 2126 UTC
X-ray Class: M7.2
Optical Class: 2b
Location: S13E50
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered primarily on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth.
Radio - Limited blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for tens of minutes.
21:05 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 386
Issue Time: 2024 May 17 2105 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 17 2102 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
19:29 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 573
Issue Time: 2024 May 17 1929 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 17 1928 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
19:02 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK06
Serial Number: 525
Issue Time: 2024 May 17 1902 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Valid From: 2024 May 17 1901 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 17 2359 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
18:34 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1596
Issue Time: 2024 May 17 1834 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 17 1834 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
17:49 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 1882
Issue Time: 2024 May 17 1749 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 1881
Valid From: 2024 May 17 1305 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 17 2359 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
17:49 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4613
Issue Time: 2024 May 17 1749 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 4612
Valid From: 2024 May 17 1300 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 18 0300 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
17:05 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1595
Issue Time: 2024 May 17 1705 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 17 1701 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
16:45 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
Serial Number: 2448
Issue Time: 2024 May 17 1645 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 17 1639 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
13:42 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMSUD
Serial Number: 271
Issue Time: 2024 May 17 1342 UTC
SUMMARY: Geomagnetic Sudden Impulse
Observed: 2024 May 17 1325 UTC
Deviation: 11 nT
Station: BOU
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
13:04 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 1881
Issue Time: 2024 May 17 1304 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2024 May 17 1305 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 17 1800 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
13:00 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4612
Issue Time: 2024 May 17 1300 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2024 May 17 1300 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 17 2100 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
12:57 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARSUD
Serial Number: 224
Issue Time: 2024 May 17 1257 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic Sudden Impulse expected
Valid From: 2024 May 17 1315 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 17 1345 UTC
IP Shock Passage Observed: 2024 May 17 1245 UTC
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
11:37 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMPX1
Serial Number: 112
Issue Time: 2024 May 17 1137 UTC
SUMMARY: Proton Event 10MeV Integral Flux exceeded 10pfu
Begin Time: 2024 May 13 1400 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 14 0520 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 16 1455 UTC
Maximum 10MeV Flux: 121 pfu
NOAA Scale: S2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Thursday, 16 May 2024
17:37 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4611
Issue Time: 2024 May 16 1737 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 4610
Valid From: 2024 May 16 0456 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 17 0600 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
15:08 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1594
Issue Time: 2024 May 16 1508 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 16 1459 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
14:22 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARPX1
Serial Number: 562
Issue Time: 2024 May 16 1422 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Proton 10MeV Integral Flux above 10pfu expected
Extension to Serial Number: 561
Valid From: 2024 May 13 1328 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 16 2359 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
Predicted NOAA Scale: S1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Radio - Minor impacts on polar HF (high frequency) radio propagation resulting in fades at lower frequencies.
11:50 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1593
Issue Time: 2024 May 16 1150 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 16 1143 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0900-1200 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
08:38 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 572
Issue Time: 2024 May 16 0838 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 16 0834 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0600-0900 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
08:22 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK06
Serial Number: 524
Issue Time: 2024 May 16 0822 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Valid From: 2024 May 16 0821 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 16 1500 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
07:39 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1592
Issue Time: 2024 May 16 0739 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 16 0733 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0600-0900 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
06:43 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMSUD
Serial Number: 270
Issue Time: 2024 May 16 0643 UTC
SUMMARY: Geomagnetic Sudden Impulse
Observed: 2024 May 16 0620 UTC
Deviation: 146 nT
Station: Sitka
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
06:38 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4610
Issue Time: 2024 May 16 0638 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 4609
Valid From: 2024 May 16 0456 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 16 1800 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
06:33 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 1880
Issue Time: 2024 May 16 0633 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2024 May 16 0632 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 16 1800 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
06:28 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
Serial Number: 2447
Issue Time: 2024 May 16 0628 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 16 0620 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0600-0900 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
05:26 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARSUD
Serial Number: 223
Issue Time: 2024 May 16 0526 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic Sudden Impulse expected
Valid From: 2024 May 16 0545 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 16 0615 UTC
IP Shock Passage Observed: 2024 May 16 0515 UTC
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
04:57 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4609
Issue Time: 2024 May 16 0457 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2024 May 16 0456 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 16 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
21:46 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARPX1
Serial Number: 561
Issue Time: 2024 May 15 2146 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Proton 10MeV Integral Flux above 10pfu expected
Extension to Serial Number: 560
Valid From: 2024 May 13 1328 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 16 1500 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
Predicted NOAA Scale: S1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Radio - Minor impacts on polar HF (high frequency) radio propagation resulting in fades at lower frequencies.
20:53 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1302
Issue Time: 2024 May 15 2053 UTC
ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 15 2037 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 680 km/s
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event.
15:33 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
Serial Number: 3396
Issue Time: 2024 May 15 1533 UTC
ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 15 1525 UTC
Station: GOES16
Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.
15:13 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 158
Issue Time: 2024 May 15 1513 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2024 May 15 1420 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 15 1438 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 15 1451 UTC
X-ray Class: X2.9
Location: S07E90
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.
15:09 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 645
Issue Time: 2024 May 15 1509 UTC
ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 15 1427 UTC
Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major eruptions on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal mass ejections and solar radiation storms.
15:08 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1301
Issue Time: 2024 May 15 1508 UTC
ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 15 1427 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 1064 km/s
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event.
14:27 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 385
Issue Time: 2024 May 15 1427 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 15 1424 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
13:29 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMPX2
Serial Number: 51
Issue Time: 2024 May 15 1329 UTC
SUMMARY: Proton Event 10MeV Integral Flux exceeded 100pfu
Begin Time: 2024 May 14 0315 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 14 0505 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 14 0650 UTC
Maximum 10MeV Flux: 121 pfu
NOAA Scale: S2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
11:49 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 804
Issue Time: 2024 May 15 1149 UTC
SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2024 May 15 1039 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 15 1044 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 15 1048 UTC
Duration: 9 minutes
Peak Flux: 250 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 220 sfu
Description: A 10cm radio burst indicates that the electromagnetic burst associated with a solar flare at the 10cm wavelength was double or greater than the initial 10cm radio background. This can be indicative of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.
09:05 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 157
Issue Time: 2024 May 15 0905 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2024 May 15 0818 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 15 0837 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 15 0852 UTC
X-ray Class: X3.4
Optical Class: na
Location: S22W90
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.
09:03 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 644
Issue Time: 2024 May 15 0903 UTC
ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 15 0827 UTC
Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major eruptions on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal mass ejections and solar radiation storms.
08:46 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 803
Issue Time: 2024 May 15 0846 UTC
SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2024 May 15 0830 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 15 0831 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 15 0835 UTC
Duration: 5 minutes
Peak Flux: 450 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 220 sfu
Description: A 10cm radio burst indicates that the electromagnetic burst associated with a solar flare at the 10cm wavelength was double or greater than the initial 10cm radio background. This can be indicative of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.
08:32 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 384
Issue Time: 2024 May 15 0832 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 15 0830 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
20:16 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARPX1
Serial Number: 560
Issue Time: 2024 May 14 2016 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Proton 10MeV Integral Flux above 10pfu expected
Extension to Serial Number: 559
Valid From: 2024 May 13 1328 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 15 2359 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
Predicted NOAA Scale: S1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Radio - Minor impacts on polar HF (high frequency) radio propagation resulting in fades at lower frequencies.
18:43 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1300
Issue Time: 2024 May 14 1843 UTC
ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 14 1730 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 610 km/s
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event.
17:16 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 156
Issue Time: 2024 May 14 1716 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2024 May 14 1646 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 14 1651 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 14 1702 UTC
X-ray Class: X8.7
Location: S22W90
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.
17:14 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1299
Issue Time: 2024 May 14 1714 UTC
ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 14 1653 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 497 km/s
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event.
17:13 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 802
Issue Time: 2024 May 14 1713 UTC
SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2024 May 14 1646 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 14 1647 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 14 1653 UTC
Duration: 7 minutes
Peak Flux: 1100 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 215 sfu
Description: A 10cm radio burst indicates that the electromagnetic burst associated with a solar flare at the 10cm wavelength was double or greater than the initial 10cm radio background. This can be indicative of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.
17:09 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 643
Issue Time: 2024 May 14 1709 UTC
ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 14 1647 UTC
Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major eruptions on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal mass ejections and solar radiation storms.
16:50 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 383
Issue Time: 2024 May 14 1650 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 14 1647 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
13:14 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1298
Issue Time: 2024 May 14 1314 UTC
ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 14 1245 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 797 km/s
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event.
13:12 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 155
Issue Time: 2024 May 14 1312 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2024 May 14 1240 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 14 1255 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 14 1305 UTC
X-ray Class: X1.2
Location: S21W90
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.
12:52 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 382
Issue Time: 2024 May 14 1252 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 14 1249 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
04:17 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTPX2
Serial Number: 72
Issue Time: 2024 May 14 0417 UTC
ALERT: Proton Event 10MeV Integral Flux exceeded 100pfu
Begin Time: 2024 May 14 0335 UTC
NOAA Scale: S2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Radiation - Passengers and crew in high latitude, high altitude flights may experience small, increased radiation exposures.
Spacecraft - Infrequent single-event upsets to satellites are possible.
Radio - Small effects on polar HF (high frequency) propagation resulting in fades at lower frequencies.
03:00 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 642
Issue Time: 2024 May 14 0300 UTC
ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 14 0220 UTC
Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major eruptions on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal mass ejections and solar radiation storms.
02:46 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1297
Issue Time: 2024 May 14 0246 UTC
ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 14 0207 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 447 km/s
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event.
02:36 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 154
Issue Time: 2024 May 14 0236 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2024 May 14 0203 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 14 0209 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 14 0219 UTC
X-ray Class: X1.7
Location: S19W87
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.
02:20 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 801
Issue Time: 2024 May 14 0220 UTC
SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2024 May 14 0205 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 14 0205 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 14 0206 UTC
Duration: 1 minutes
Peak Flux: 220 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 215 sfu
Description: A 10cm radio burst indicates that the electromagnetic burst associated with a solar flare at the 10cm wavelength was double or greater than the initial 10cm radio background. This can be indicative of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.
02:10 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 381
Issue Time: 2024 May 14 0210 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 14 0206 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
Monday, 13 May 2024
23:56 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4608
Issue Time: 2024 May 13 2356 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 4607
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1700 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 14 2359 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
21:27 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARPX1
Serial Number: 559
Issue Time: 2024 May 13 2127 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Proton 10MeV Integral Flux above 10pfu expected
Extension to Serial Number: 558
Valid From: 2024 May 13 1328 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 14 2359 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
Predicted NOAA Scale: S1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Radio - Minor impacts on polar HF (high frequency) radio propagation resulting in fades at lower frequencies.
21:03 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WATA30
Serial Number: 232
Issue Time: 2024 May 13 2103 UTC
WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G2 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
May 14: G2 (Moderate) May 15: G1 (Minor) May 16: None (Below G1)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
14:55 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 1879
Issue Time: 2024 May 13 1455 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 1878
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1700 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 13 2100 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
14:08 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTPX1
Serial Number: 347
Issue Time: 2024 May 13 1408 UTC
ALERT: Proton Event 10MeV Integral Flux exceeded 10pfu
Begin Time: 2024 May 13 1407 UTC
NOAA Scale: S1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Radio - Minor impacts on polar HF (high frequency) radio propagation resulting in fades at lower frequencies.
13:28 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARPX1
Serial Number: 558
Issue Time: 2024 May 13 1328 UTC
WARNING: Proton 10MeV Integral Flux above 10pfu expected
Valid From: 2024 May 13 1328 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 13 2359 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
Predicted NOAA Scale: S1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Radio - Minor impacts on polar HF (high frequency) radio propagation resulting in fades at lower frequencies.
11:12 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
Serial Number: 226
Issue Time: 2024 May 13 1112 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded M5
Begin Time: 2024 May 13 0848 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 13 0944 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 13 1057 UTC
X-ray Class: M6.6
Location: S20W90
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered primarily on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth.
Radio - Limited blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for tens of minutes.
10:25 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 800
Issue Time: 2024 May 13 1025 UTC
SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2024 May 13 0917 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 13 0926 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 13 1009 UTC
Duration: 52 minutes
Peak Flux: 1200 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 222 sfu
Description: A 10cm radio burst indicates that the electromagnetic burst associated with a solar flare at the 10cm wavelength was double or greater than the initial 10cm radio background. This can be indicative of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.
09:50 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 641
Issue Time: 2024 May 13 0950 UTC
ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 13 0916 UTC
Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major eruptions on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal mass ejections and solar radiation storms.
09:49 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1296
Issue Time: 2024 May 13 0949 UTC
ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 13 0906 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 683 km/s
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event.
09:42 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 380
Issue Time: 2024 May 13 0942 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 13 0939 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
04:02 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 571
Issue Time: 2024 May 13 0402 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 13 0355 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
03:28 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1591
Issue Time: 2024 May 13 0328 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 13 0324 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
02:59 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 570
Issue Time: 2024 May 13 0259 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 13 0259 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
01:33 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMPX1
Serial Number: 111
Issue Time: 2024 May 13 0133 UTC
SUMMARY: Proton Event 10MeV Integral Flux exceeded 10pfu
Begin Time: 2024 May 10 1335 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 10 1745 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 12 1235 UTC
Maximum 10MeV Flux: 207 pfu
NOAA Scale: S2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
01:20 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1590
Issue Time: 2024 May 13 0120 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 13 0120 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
Sunday, 12 May 2024
22:43 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK07
Serial Number: 107
Issue Time: 2024 May 12 2243 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 7 or greater expected
Extension to Serial Number: 106
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1715 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 13 0600 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.
22:38 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 569
Issue Time: 2024 May 12 2238 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 12 2239 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
22:21 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1589
Issue Time: 2024 May 12 2221 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 12 2220 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
16:46 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 153
Issue Time: 2024 May 12 1646 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2024 May 12 1611 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 12 1626 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 12 1638 UTC
X-ray Class: X1.0
Location: S19W68
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.
16:23 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 379
Issue Time: 2024 May 12 1623 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 12 1620 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
16:13 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMPC0
Serial Number: 33
Issue Time: 2024 May 12 1613 UTC
SUMMARY: Proton Event 100MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1pfu
Begin Time: 2024 May 11 0210 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 11 0715 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 12 0030 UTC
Maximum 100MeV Flux: 7 pfu
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
11:03 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMPX2
Serial Number: 50
Issue Time: 2024 May 12 1103 UTC
SUMMARY: Proton Event 10MeV Integral Flux exceeded 100pfu
Begin Time: 2024 May 10 1754 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 11 0910 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 11 1440 UTC
Maximum 10MeV Flux: 207 pfu
NOAA Scale: S2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
04:37 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK07
Serial Number: 155
Issue Time: 2024 May 12 0437 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 7
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 12 0433 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.
04:21 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 568
Issue Time: 2024 May 12 0421 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 12 0420 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
03:46 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1588
Issue Time: 2024 May 12 0346 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 12 0340 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
03:01 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK07
Serial Number: 154
Issue Time: 2024 May 12 0301 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 7
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 12 0259 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.
01:34 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 567
Issue Time: 2024 May 12 0134 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 12 0133 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
01:17 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1587
Issue Time: 2024 May 12 0117 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 12 0110 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
Saturday, 11 May 2024
21:44 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK07
Serial Number: 153
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 2144 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 7
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 2144 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.
21:16 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 566
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 2116 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 2116 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
21:14 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1586
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 2114 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 2111 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
19:42 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK07
Serial Number: 152
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1942 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 7
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 1937 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.
18:31 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 565
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1831 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 1828 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
18:25 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1585
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1825 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 1821 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
18:03 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 640
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1803 UTC
ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 11 1706 UTC
Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major eruptions on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal mass ejections and solar radiation storms.
17:53 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WATA99
Serial Number: 7
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1753 UTC
WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G4 or Greater Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
May 12: G5 (Extreme) May 13: G3 (Strong) May 14: G1 (Minor)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 45 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Possible widespread voltage control problems and some protective systems may mistakenly trip out key assets from the power grid. Induced pipeline currents intensify.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low earth orbit satellites, and tracking and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Satellite navigation (GPS) degraded or inoperable for hours.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation sporadic or blacked out.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Alabama and northern California.
17:53 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK07
Serial Number: 106
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1753 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 7 or greater expected
Extension to Serial Number: 105
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1715 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 12 2359 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.
17:53 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK06
Serial Number: 523
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1753 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 521
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1714 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 13 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
17:53 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 1878
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1753 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 1876
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1700 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 13 1500 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
16:58 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
Serial Number: 225
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1658 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded M5
Begin Time: 2024 May 11 1446 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 11 1525 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 11 1552 UTC
X-ray Class: M8.8
Optical Class: 2b
Location: S19W56
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered primarily on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth.
Radio - Limited blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for tens of minutes.
16:50 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK08
Serial Number: 39
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1650 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 8, 9-
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 1647 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G4 - Severe
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 45 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Possible widespread voltage control problems and some protective systems may mistakenly trip out key assets from the power grid. Induced pipeline currents intensify.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low earth orbit satellites, and tracking and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Satellite navigation (GPS) degraded or inoperable for hours.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation sporadic or blacked out.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Alabama and northern California.
15:48 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK07
Serial Number: 151
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1548 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 7
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 1545 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.
15:22 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 564
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1522 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 1520 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
15:15 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1584
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1515 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 1511 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
12:40 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK08
Serial Number: 38
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1240 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 8, 9-
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 1237 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1200-1500 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G4 - Severe
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 45 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Possible widespread voltage control problems and some protective systems may mistakenly trip out key assets from the power grid. Induced pipeline currents intensify.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low earth orbit satellites, and tracking and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Satellite navigation (GPS) degraded or inoperable for hours.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation sporadic or blacked out.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Alabama and northern California.
12:36 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK07
Serial Number: 150
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1236 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 7
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 1228 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1200-1500 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.
12:30 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 152
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1230 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2024 May 11 1115 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 11 1144 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 11 1205 UTC
X-ray Class: X1.5
Optical Class: 2b
Location: S22W44
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.
12:21 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 563
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1221 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 1212 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1200-1500 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
12:15 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1583
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1215 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 1206 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1200-1500 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
11:39 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK09
Serial Number: 8
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1139 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 9o
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 1128 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0900-1200 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G5 - Extreme
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 40 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Widespread voltage control problems and protective system problems may occur; some power grid systems may experience component failures or protective device trips resulting in blackouts or disruption of service. Pipeline currents can reach hundreds of amps.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience anomalies to include: extensive surface charging, unexpected orientation and attitude changes, uplink/downlink errors, and satellite orbit degradation.
Navigation - Satellite navigation (GPS) may be degraded or unavailable for days.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation may be impossible in many areas for one to two days.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Florida to southern Texas and southern California.
11:38 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 378
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1138 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 1131 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
11:20 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARPC0
Serial Number: 102
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1120 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Proton 100MeV Integral Flux above 1pfu expected
Extension to Serial Number: 101
Valid From: 2024 May 11 0205 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 12 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: An enhancement in the energetic portion of the solar radiation spectrum may indicate increased biological risk to astronauts or passengers and crew in high latitude, high altitude flights. Additionally, energetic particles may represent an increased risk to all satellite systems susceptible to single event effects. This information should be used in conjunction with the current Solar Radiation Storm conditions when assessing overall impact.
11:20 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARPX1
Serial Number: 557
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1120 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Proton 10MeV Integral Flux above 10pfu expected
Extension to Serial Number: 556
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1305 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 12 2359 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
Predicted NOAA Scale: S1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Radio - Minor impacts on polar HF (high frequency) radio propagation resulting in fades at lower frequencies.
11:20 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK06
Serial Number: 521
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1120 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 520
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1714 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 12 0900 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
11:20 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK07
Serial Number: 105
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1120 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 7 or greater expected
Extension to Serial Number: 104
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1715 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 11 2359 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.
11:20 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 1876
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1120 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 1875
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1700 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 12 1500 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
11:20 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4607
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1120 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 4606
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1700 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 13 2359 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
11:20 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WATA50
Serial Number: 76
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1120 UTC
WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G3 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
May 11: G4 (Severe) May 12: G3 (Strong) May 13: G3 (Strong)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.
11:13 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARPC0
Serial Number: 101
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1113 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Proton 100MeV Integral Flux above 1pfu expected
Extension to Serial Number: 100
Valid From: 2024 May 11 0205 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 12 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: An enhancement in the energetic portion of the solar radiation spectrum may indicate increased biological risk to astronauts or passengers and crew in high latitude, high altitude flights. Additionally, energetic particles may represent an increased risk to all satellite systems susceptible to single event effects. This information should be used in conjunction with the current Solar Radiation Storm conditions when assessing overall impact.
09:44 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK08
Serial Number: 37
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0944 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 8, 9-
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 0940 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0900-1200 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G4 - Severe
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 45 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Possible widespread voltage control problems and some protective systems may mistakenly trip out key assets from the power grid. Induced pipeline currents intensify.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low earth orbit satellites, and tracking and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Satellite navigation (GPS) degraded or inoperable for hours.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation sporadic or blacked out.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Alabama and northern California.
09:41 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK07
Serial Number: 149
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0941 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 7
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 0937 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0900-1200 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.
09:28 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 562
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0928 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 0926 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0900-1200 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
09:16 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1582
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0916 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 0908 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0900-1200 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
07:09 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK08
Serial Number: 36
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0709 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 8, 9-
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 0703 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0600-0900 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G4 - Severe
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 45 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Possible widespread voltage control problems and some protective systems may mistakenly trip out key assets from the power grid. Induced pipeline currents intensify.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low earth orbit satellites, and tracking and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Satellite navigation (GPS) degraded or inoperable for hours.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation sporadic or blacked out.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Alabama and northern California.
06:49 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK07
Serial Number: 148
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0649 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 7
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 0644 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0600-0900 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.
06:33 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 561
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0633 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 0626 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0600-0900 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
06:19 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1581
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0619 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 0615 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0600-0900 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
05:19 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 639
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0519 UTC
ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 11 0420 UTC
Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major eruptions on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal mass ejections and solar radiation storms.
03:38 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK08
Serial Number: 35
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0338 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 8, 9-
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 0327 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G4 - Severe
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 45 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Possible widespread voltage control problems and some protective systems may mistakenly trip out key assets from the power grid. Induced pipeline currents intensify.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low earth orbit satellites, and tracking and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Satellite navigation (GPS) degraded or inoperable for hours.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation sporadic or blacked out.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Alabama and northern California.
03:22 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK07
Serial Number: 147
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0322 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 7
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 0314 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.
03:16 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 560
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0316 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 0308 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
03:12 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1580
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0312 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 10 0303 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
02:46 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK09
Serial Number: 7
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0246 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 9o
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 0240 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G5 - Extreme
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 40 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Widespread voltage control problems and protective system problems may occur; some power grid systems may experience component failures or protective device trips resulting in blackouts or disruption of service. Pipeline currents can reach hundreds of amps.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience anomalies to include: extensive surface charging, unexpected orientation and attitude changes, uplink/downlink errors, and satellite orbit degradation.
Navigation - Satellite navigation (GPS) may be degraded or unavailable for days.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation may be impossible in many areas for one to two days.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Florida to southern Texas and southern California.
02:27 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTPC0
Serial Number: 49
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0227 UTC
ALERT: Proton Event 100MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1pfu
Begin Time: 2024 May 11 0210 UTC
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: An enhancement in the energetic portion of the solar radiation spectrum may indicate increased biological risk to astronauts or passengers and crew in high latitude, high altitude flights. Additionally, energetic particles may represent an increased risk to all satellite systems susceptible to single event effects. This information should be used in conjunction with the current Solar Radiation Storm conditions when assessing overall impact.
02:06 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARPC0
Serial Number: 100
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0206 UTC
WARNING: Proton 100MeV Integral Flux above 1pfu expected
Valid From: 2024 May 11 0205 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 11 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: An enhancement in the energetic portion of the solar radiation spectrum may indicate increased biological risk to astronauts or passengers and crew in high latitude, high altitude flights. Additionally, energetic particles may represent an increased risk to all satellite systems susceptible to single event effects. This information should be used in conjunction with the current Solar Radiation Storm conditions when assessing overall impact.
02:02 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 799
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0202 UTC
SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2024 May 11 0114 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 11 0124 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 11 0137 UTC
Duration: 23 minutes
Peak Flux: 800 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 223 sfu
Description: A 10cm radio burst indicates that the electromagnetic burst associated with a solar flare at the 10cm wavelength was double or greater than the initial 10cm radio background. This can be indicative of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.
01:52 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1295
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0152 UTC
ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 11 0113 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 564 km/s
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event.
01:44 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 151
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0144 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2024 May 11 0110 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 11 0123 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 11 0139 UTC
X-ray Class: X5.8
Optical Class: 2b
Location: S19W45
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.
01:34 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 638
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0134 UTC
ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 11 0124 UTC
Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major eruptions on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal mass ejections and solar radiation storms.
01:20 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 377
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0120 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 0115 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
01:02 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK08
Serial Number: 34
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0102 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 8, 9-
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 0053 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G4 - Severe
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 45 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Possible widespread voltage control problems and some protective systems may mistakenly trip out key assets from the power grid. Induced pipeline currents intensify.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low earth orbit satellites, and tracking and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Satellite navigation (GPS) degraded or inoperable for hours.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation sporadic or blacked out.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Alabama and northern California.
00:36 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK07
Serial Number: 146
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0036 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 7
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 0036 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.
00:31 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 559
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0031 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 10 0020 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
00:21 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1579
Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0021 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 0020 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
Friday, 10 May 2024
23:57 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK06
Serial Number: 520
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 2357 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 519
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1714 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 11 1800 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
23:57 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 1875
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 2357 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 1874
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1700 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 11 2100 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
23:57 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4606
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 2357 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 4605
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1700 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 12 0000 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
23:48 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK07
Serial Number: 104
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 2348 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 7 or greater expected
Extension to Serial Number: 103
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1715 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 11 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.
23:34 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK09
Serial Number: 6
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 2334 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 9o
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 10 2254 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G5 - Extreme
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 40 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Widespread voltage control problems and protective system problems may occur; some power grid systems may experience component failures or protective device trips resulting in blackouts or disruption of service. Pipeline currents can reach hundreds of amps.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience anomalies to include: extensive surface charging, unexpected orientation and attitude changes, uplink/downlink errors, and satellite orbit degradation.
Navigation - Satellite navigation (GPS) may be degraded or unavailable for days.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation may be impossible in many areas for one to two days.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Florida to southern Texas and southern California.
23:30 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARPX1
Serial Number: 556
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 2330 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Proton 10MeV Integral Flux above 10pfu expected
Extension to Serial Number: 555
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1305 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 11 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
Predicted NOAA Scale: S1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Radio - Minor impacts on polar HF (high frequency) radio propagation resulting in fades at lower frequencies.
21:45 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK08
Serial Number: 33
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 2145 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 8, 9-
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 10 2139 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G4 - Severe
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 45 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Possible widespread voltage control problems and some protective systems may mistakenly trip out key assets from the power grid. Induced pipeline currents intensify.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low earth orbit satellites, and tracking and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Satellite navigation (GPS) degraded or inoperable for hours.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation sporadic or blacked out.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Alabama and northern California.
21:26 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK07
Serial Number: 145
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 2126 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 7
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 10 2122 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.
21:15 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 558
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 2115 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 10 2110 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
21:15 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1578
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 2115 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 10 2110 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
19:04 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK08
Serial Number: 32
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 1904 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 8, 9-
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 10 1901 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G4 - Severe
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 45 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Possible widespread voltage control problems and some protective systems may mistakenly trip out key assets from the power grid. Induced pipeline currents intensify.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low earth orbit satellites, and tracking and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Satellite navigation (GPS) degraded or inoperable for hours.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation sporadic or blacked out.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Alabama and northern California.
18:31 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK07
Serial Number: 144
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 1831 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 7
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 10 1829 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.
18:22 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 557
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 1822 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 10 1819 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
18:14 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1577
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 1814 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 10 1809 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
17:54 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTPX2
Serial Number: 71
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 1754 UTC
ALERT: Proton Event 10MeV Integral Flux exceeded 100pfu
Begin Time: 2024 May 10 1745 UTC
NOAA Scale: S2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Radiation - Passengers and crew in high latitude, high altitude flights may experience small, increased radiation exposures.
Spacecraft - Infrequent single-event upsets to satellites are possible.
Radio - Small effects on polar HF (high frequency) propagation resulting in fades at lower frequencies.
17:44 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK08
Serial Number: 31
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 1744 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 8, 9-
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 10 1739 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G4 - Severe
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 45 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Possible widespread voltage control problems and some protective systems may mistakenly trip out key assets from the power grid. Induced pipeline currents intensify.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low earth orbit satellites, and tracking and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Satellite navigation (GPS) degraded or inoperable for hours.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation sporadic or blacked out.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Alabama and northern California.
17:29 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMSUD
Serial Number: 269
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 1729 UTC
SUMMARY: Geomagnetic Sudden Impulse
Observed: 2024 May 10 1645 UTC
Deviation: 108 nT
Station: Boulder
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
17:18 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK07
Serial Number: 143
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 1718 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 7
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 10 1708 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.
17:17 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 556
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 1717 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 10 1708 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
17:16 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK07
Serial Number: 103
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 1716 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 7 or greater expected
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1715 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 10 2359 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G3 or greater
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.
17:15 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK06
Serial Number: 519
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 1715 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1714 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 11 0900 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
17:14 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1576
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 1714 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 10 1707 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
17:11 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
Serial Number: 2446
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 1711 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 10 1707 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
16:51 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 1874
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 1651 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1700 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 11 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
16:50 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4605
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 1650 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1700 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 11 1500 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
16:47 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARSUD
Serial Number: 222
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 1647 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic Sudden Impulse expected
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1700 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 10 1730 UTC
IP Shock Passage Observed: 2024 May 10 1639 UTC
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
14:11 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 376
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 1411 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 10 1407 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
13:51 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTPX1
Serial Number: 346
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 1351 UTC
ALERT: Proton Event 10MeV Integral Flux exceeded 10pfu
Begin Time: 2024 May 10 1335 UTC
NOAA Scale: S1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Radio - Minor impacts on polar HF (high frequency) radio propagation resulting in fades at lower frequencies.
13:03 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARPX1
Serial Number: 555
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 1303 UTC
WARNING: Proton 10MeV Integral Flux above 10pfu expected
Valid From: 2024 May 10 1305 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 10 2359 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
Predicted NOAA Scale: S1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Radio - Minor impacts on polar HF (high frequency) radio propagation resulting in fades at lower frequencies.
07:40 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 150
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 0740 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2024 May 10 0627 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 10 0654 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 10 0706 UTC
X-ray Class: X3.9
Optical Class: 3b
Location: S15W36
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.
07:31 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 637
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 0731 UTC
ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 10 0651 UTC
Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major eruptions on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal mass ejections and solar radiation storms.
07:30 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1294
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 0730 UTC
ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 10 0646 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 1248 km/s
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event.
07:16 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 798
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 0716 UTC
SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2024 May 10 0638 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 10 0643 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 10 0654 UTC
Duration: 16 minutes
Peak Flux: 900 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 233 sfu
Description: A 10cm radio burst indicates that the electromagnetic burst associated with a solar flare at the 10cm wavelength was double or greater than the initial 10cm radio background. This can be indicative of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.
06:44 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 375
Issue Time: 2024 May 10 0644 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 10 0641 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
Thursday, 9 May 2024
18:10 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 797
Issue Time: 2024 May 09 1810 UTC
SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2024 May 09 1731 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 09 1745 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 09 1752 UTC
Duration: 21 minutes
Peak Flux: 300 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 227 sfu
Description: A 10cm radio burst indicates that the electromagnetic burst associated with a solar flare at the 10cm wavelength was double or greater than the initial 10cm radio background. This can be indicative of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.
18:09 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 149
Issue Time: 2024 May 09 1809 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2024 May 09 1723 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 09 1744 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 09 1800 UTC
X-ray Class: X1.1
Location: S19W30
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.
18:01 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 636
Issue Time: 2024 May 09 1801 UTC
ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 09 1745 UTC
Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major eruptions on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal mass ejections and solar radiation storms.
17:44 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1293
Issue Time: 2024 May 09 1744 UTC
ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 09 1732 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 303 km/s
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event.
17:35 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 374
Issue Time: 2024 May 09 1734 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 09 1733 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
17:22 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WATA99
Serial Number: 6
Issue Time: 2024 May 09 1722 UTC
WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G4 or Greater Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
May 10: G1 (Minor) May 11: G4 (Severe) May 12: G2 (Moderate)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 45 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Possible widespread voltage control problems and some protective systems may mistakenly trip out key assets from the power grid. Induced pipeline currents intensify.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low earth orbit satellites, and tracking and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Satellite navigation (GPS) degraded or inoperable for hours.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation sporadic or blacked out.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Alabama and northern California.
12:51 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 796
Issue Time: 2024 May 09 1251 UTC
SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2024 May 09 0852 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 09 0939 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 09 0942 UTC
Duration: 50 minutes
Peak Flux: 3600 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 227 sfu
Description: A 10cm radio burst indicates that the electromagnetic burst associated with a solar flare at the 10cm wavelength was double or greater than the initial 10cm radio background. This can be indicative of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.
09:52 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 148
Issue Time: 2024 May 09 0952 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2024 May 09 0845 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 09 0913 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 09 0936 UTC
X-ray Class: X2.2
Optical Class: 3b
Location: S20W26
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.
09:36 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 635
Issue Time: 2024 May 09 0936 UTC
ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 09 0910 UTC
Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major eruptions on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal mass ejections and solar radiation storms.
09:34 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1292
Issue Time: 2024 May 09 0934 UTC
ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 09 0902 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 1004 km/s
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event.
08:55 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 373
Issue Time: 2024 May 09 0855 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 09 0853 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
08:34 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WATA50
Serial Number: 75
Issue Time: 2024 May 09 0834 UTC
WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G3 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
May 09: None (Below G1) May 10: G1 (Minor) May 11: G3 (Strong)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.
00:20 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 795
Issue Time: 2024 May 09 0020 UTC
SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2024 May 08 2134 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 08 2209 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 08 2309 UTC
Duration: 175 minutes
Peak Flux: 1000 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 227 sfu
Description: A 10cm radio burst indicates that the electromagnetic burst associated with a solar flare at the 10cm wavelength was double or greater than the initial 10cm radio background. This can be indicative of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.
Wednesday, 8 May 2024
23:37 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 147
Issue Time: 2024 May 08 2337 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2024 May 08 2108 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 08 2140 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 08 2310 UTC
X-ray Class: X1.0
Location: S21W18
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.
21:29 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 372
Issue Time: 2024 May 08 2129 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 08 2128 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
18:14 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
Serial Number: 224
Issue Time: 2024 May 08 1814 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded M5
Begin Time: 2024 May 08 1732 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 08 1753 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 08 1800 UTC
X-ray Class: M7.9
Optical Class: sf
Location: S18W13
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered primarily on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth.
Radio - Limited blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for tens of minutes.
17:50 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 371
Issue Time: 2024 May 08 1750 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 08 1743 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
16:03 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WATA30
Serial Number: 231
Issue Time: 2024 May 08 1603 UTC
WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G2 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
May 09: None (Below G1) May 10: G1 (Minor) May 11: G2 (Moderate)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
12:36 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
Serial Number: 223
Issue Time: 2024 May 08 1236 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded M5
Begin Time: 2024 May 08 1126 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 08 1204 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 08 1217 UTC
X-ray Class: M8.6
Location: S35W01
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered primarily on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth.
Radio - Limited blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for tens of minutes.
11:49 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 370
Issue Time: 2024 May 08 1149 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 08 1147 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
07:09 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
Serial Number: 222
Issue Time: 2024 May 08 0709 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded M5
Begin Time: 2024 May 08 0644 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 08 0653 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 08 0703 UTC
X-ray Class: M7.1
Optical Class: sf
Location: S20W12
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered primarily on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth.
Radio - Limited blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for tens of minutes.
06:52 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 369
Issue Time: 2024 May 08 0652 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 08 0650 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
06:48 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 794
Issue Time: 2024 May 08 0648 UTC
SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2024 May 08 0454 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 08 0459 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 08 0516 UTC
Duration: 22 minutes
Peak Flux: 570 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 204 sfu
Description: A 10cm radio burst indicates that the electromagnetic burst associated with a solar flare at the 10cm wavelength was double or greater than the initial 10cm radio background. This can be indicative of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.
05:39 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 146
Issue Time: 2024 May 08 0539 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2024 May 08 0437 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 08 0509 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 08 0532 UTC
X-ray Class: X1.0
Optical Class: 2b
Location: S21W11
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.
05:29 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 634
Issue Time: 2024 May 08 0529 UTC
ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 08 0508 UTC
Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major eruptions on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal mass ejections and solar radiation storms.
05:24 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1291
Issue Time: 2024 May 08 0524 UTC
ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2024 May 08 0501 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 1152 km/s
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event.
04:51 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 368
Issue Time: 2024 May 08 0451 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 08 0449 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
01:54 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 145
Issue Time: 2024 May 08 0154 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2024 May 08 0133 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 08 0141 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 08 0148 UTC
X-ray Class: X1
Optical Class: 1b
Location: N24W58
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.
01:41 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 367
Issue Time: 2024 May 08 0141 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 08 0140 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
Tuesday, 7 May 2024
16:42 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
Serial Number: 221
Issue Time: 2024 May 07 1642 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded M5
Begin Time: 2024 May 07 1621 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 07 1630 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 07 1636 UTC
X-ray Class: M8.2
Location: N22W51
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered primarily on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth.
Radio - Limited blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for tens of minutes.
16:33 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 366
Issue Time: 2024 May 07 1633 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 07 1630 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
06:55 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
Serial Number: 220
Issue Time: 2024 May 07 0655 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded M5
Begin Time: 2024 May 07 0558 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 07 0615 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 07 0627 UTC
X-ray Class: M5.1
Optical Class: na
Location: N27W44
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered primarily on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth.
Radio - Limited blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for tens of minutes.
06:18 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 365
Issue Time: 2024 May 07 0618 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 07 0615 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
Monday, 6 May 2024
09:00 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4604
Issue Time: 2024 May 06 0900 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 4603
Valid From: 2024 May 05 1930 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 06 2100 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
08:55 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 1873
Issue Time: 2024 May 06 0855 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 1872
Valid From: 2024 May 05 2335 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2024 May 06 1800 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
07:01 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 144
Issue Time: 2024 May 06 0701 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2024 May 06 0538 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 06 0635 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 06 0647 UTC
X-ray Class: X4.5
Optical Class: 3b
Location: N23W34
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.
06:10 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 364
Issue Time: 2024 May 06 0610 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 06 0608 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
01:18 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1575
Issue Time: 2024 May 06 0118 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 06 0117 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
01:18 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK06
Serial Number: 518
Issue Time: 2024 May 06 0118 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Valid From: 2024 May 06 0118 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 06 0900 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
Sunday, 5 May 2024
23:36 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 1872
Issue Time: 2024 May 05 2336 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2024 May 05 2335 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 06 0900 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
23:33 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
Serial Number: 2445
Issue Time: 2024 May 05 2333 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 05 2333 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
19:32 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 4603
Issue Time: 2024 May 05 1932 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2024 May 05 1930 UTC
Valid To: 2024 May 06 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.
12:32 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 143
Issue Time: 2024 May 05 1232 UTC
SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2024 May 05 1141 UTC
Maximum Time: 2024 May 05 1154 UTC
End Time: 2024 May 05 1243 UTC
X-ray Class: X1.2
Optical Class: sn
Location: N24W24
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.
11:52 UTC
Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 363
Issue Time: 2024 May 05 1152 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2024 May 05 1150 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.
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