Message:25322 In: SPACWX.USA
From: N4SDDate: Sat, 04 Jul 26 00:32:00 Z
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Subject: Space Weather 3-Day Forecast
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FXXX10 KWNP 040031
DAYTDF
:Product: 3-Day Forecast
:Issued: 2026 Jul 04 0030 UTC
# Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center
# Product description and SWPC contact on the Web
# http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/wwire.html
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# 3-Day Forecast
#
A. NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Observation and Forecast
The greatest observed 3 hr Kp over the past 24 hours was 4 (below NOAA
Scale levels).
The greatest expected 3 hr Kp for Jul 04-Jul 06 2026 is 5.67 (NOAA Scale
G2).
NOAA Kp index breakdown Jul 04-Jul 06 2026
Jul 04 Jul 05 Jul 06
00-03UT 5.67 (G2) 2.67 3.00
03-06UT 4.67 (G1) 2.33 4.00
06-09UT 4.33 2.33 3.33
09-12UT 4.33 2.33 3.33
12-15UT 3.67 2.33 3.00
15-18UT 3.67 2.33 3.00
18-21UT 3.33 4.67 (G1) 2.00
21-00UT 2.33 5.00 (G1) 2.00
Rationale: CME arrival from the event on 30 June is likely to bring G1
(Minor) geomagnetic storm conditions, with a chance for G2 (Moderate)
levels early on 04 Jul. Further CME activity from 01-02 Jul, combined
with possible influences from +CH72, are likely to bring active to
additional G1 (Minor) storm conditions on 05 Jul, with isolated periods
of G2 (Moderate) levels possible.
B. NOAA Solar Radiation Activity Observation and Forecast
Solar radiation, as observed by NOAA GOES-18 over the past 24 hours, was
below S-scale storm level thresholds.
Solar Radiation Storm Forecast for Jul 04-Jul 06 2026
Jul 04 Jul 05 Jul 06
S1 or greater 20% 20% 10%
Rationale: There is a slight chance for S1 (Minor) or greater solar
radiation storms through 06 Jul due to the more geoeffective locations
of the complex regions on the solar disk.
C. NOAA Radio Blackout Activity and Forecast
Radio blackouts reaching the R2 levels were observed over the past 24
hours. The largest was at Jul 03 2026 1811 UTC.
Radio Blackout Forecast for Jul 04-Jul 06 2026
Jul 04 Jul 05 Jul 06
R1-R2 70% 70% 55%
R3 or greater 20% 20% 10%
Rationale: R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate) radio blackouts are likely, with a
slight chance for R3 (Strong) or greater events, through 06 Jul.
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