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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2025 Apr 30 2200 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 120 Issued at 2200Z on 30 Apr 2025IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 29-2100Z to 30-2100Z Solar activity has been at moderate levels for the past 24
hours. There are currently 5 numbered sunspot regions on the disk.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be low with
a chance for M-class flares and a slight chance for an X-class flare on
days one, two, and three (01 May, 02 May, 03 May).
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 29-2100Z to 30-2100Z
The geomagnetic
field has been at quiet to active levels for the past 24 hours. Solar
wind speed reached a peak of 468 km/s at 29/2151Z. Total IMF reached 11
nT at 30/1959Z. The maximum southward component of Bz reached -7 nT at
30/0025Z. Electrons greater than 2 MeV at geosynchronous orbit reached
a peak level of 337 pfu.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected
to be at quiet to unsettled levels on days one and two (01 May, 02 May)
and quiet to active levels on day three (03 May).
III. Event Probabilities 01 May to 03 May
| Class M | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Class X | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Proton | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| PCAF | green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 30 Apr 148 Predicted 01 May-03 May 150/145/145 90 Day Mean 30 Apr 170
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 29 Apr 006/006 Estimated Afr/Ap 30 Apr 011/011 Predicted Afr/Ap 01 May-03 May 007/005-010/008-009/012
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 01 May to 03 May
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 10% | 20% | 35% |
| Minor storm | 01% | 05% | 15% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Minor storm | 20% | 25% | 30% |
| Major-severe storm | 20% | 25% | 50% |
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