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From: N4SDDate: Sun, 08 Mar 26 12:32:00 Z
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Subject: Space Weather Forecast Discussion
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FXXX12 KWNP 081231
DAYDIS
:Product: Forecast Discussion
:Issued: 2026 Mar 08 1230 UTC
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Solar Activity
.24 hr Summary...
Solar activity was low. Only minor changes were observed among the four
spotted active regions on the visible disk. No Earth-directed CMEs were
observed in available coronagraph imagery.
.Forecast...
Solar activity is expected to be at low levels, with a slight chance for
M-class (R1-R2/Minor-Moderate) flares through 10 Mar.
Energetic Particle
.24 hr Summary...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux was at normal to moderate levels.
The greater than 10 MeV proton flux was at background levels.
.Forecast...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to reach high levels on
08-10 Mar. The greater than 10 MeV proton flux is expected to continue
at background levels through 10 Mar.
Solar Wind
.24 hr Summary...
The solar wind environment was enhanced this period under continued
negative polarity CH HSS influences. Total magnetic field strength
reached 12 nT, and the Bz component was observed as far south as -6 nT.
Solar wind speeds were elevated with speeds between ~450-700 km/s. The
phi angle was predominantly negative.
.Forecast...
Enhanced solar wind conditions are expected to persist through 10 Mar
due to negative polarity CH HSS influences. Transient influences are
possible on 10 Mar as a CME from 06 Mar passes in close proximity.
Geospace
.24 hr Summary...
The geomagnetic field was at quiet to G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storm
levels.
.Forecast...
The geomagnetic field is expected to reach G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storm
levels on 08 Mar, active levels on 09 Mar, and quiet to unsettled levels
on 10 Mar due to persistent but waning negative polarity CH HSS
influences. Additional enhancements from a transient are possible on 10
Mar as a CME that left the Sun on 06 Mar passes in close proximity.
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