Here is the current forecast discussion on space weather and...

Here is the current forecast discussion on space weather and geophysical activity, issued 2017 Jul 05 1230 UTC.

Solar Activity

24 hr Summary: Solar activity was at very low levels. There were no numbered sunspot regions on the visible disk, and there were no Earth-directed CMEs observed in available satellite imagery.

Forecast: Solar activity is expected to be at very low levels over the next three days (05-07 Jul) as the area producing this flare activity rotates farther beyond the west limb.

Energetic Particles

24 hr Summary: The greater than 2 MeV electron flux was at normal levels and the greater than 10 MeV proton flux remained at background values.

Forecast: The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to be at mostly normal levels, with a chance of reaching moderate levels, over the next three days (05-07 Jul). The greater than 10 MeV proton flux is expected to remain at background levels.

Solar Wind

24 hr Summary: Solar wind parameters were at nominal levels. Solar wind speeds averaged near 350 km/s. Total field was steady between 2 and 5 nT, while the Bz component was variable between +/- 3 nT. The phi angle was mostly negative.

Forecast: There is a chance Earth may interface with a negative polarity CH HSS over the next two days (05-06 Jul). As a result, there is a chance for solar wind parameters to become slightly elevated on the first two days of the forecast. Day three (07 Jul) is expected to be at or near background levels as odds of interfacing with the CH HSS decrease.

Geospace

24 hr Summary: The geomagnetic field was at quiet levels.

Forecast: Mostly quiet levels, with occasional unsettled periods, are expected over the next two days (05-06 Jul) given the chance Earth could interface with a negative polarity CH HSS. Mostly quiet levels are expected on day three (07 Jul) as any CH HSS influence weakens.

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