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Space Weather Message Code: ALTPX1
Serial Number: 365
Issue Time: 2026 May 26 0035 UTC

ALERT: Proton Event 10meV Integral Flux exceeded 10pfu
Begin Time: 2026 May 26 0010 UTC
Noaa Scale: S1 - Minor

Comment:
NOAA Scale: S1 - Minor

Space Weather Message Code: WARPX1
Serial Number: 625
Issue Time: 2026 May 26 0016 UTC

WARNING: Proton 10MeV Integral Flux above 10pfu expected
Valid From: 2026 May 26 0015 UTC
Valid To: 2026 May 26 2359 UTC
Warning Conditions: Onset
Noaa Scale: S1 - Minor

Comment:
NOAA Scale: S1 - Minor


Solar-terrestrial indices for 25 May follow.
Solar flux 139 and estimated planetary A-index 8.
The estimated planetary K-index at 0300 UTC on 26 May was 2.33.

No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours.

No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours.


Geo Magnetic Forecast:

NOAA Ap Index Forecast
Observed Ap 24 May 006
Estimated Ap 25 May 006
Predicted Ap 26 May-28 May 006-012-012

NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 26 May-28 May
Active                15/35/35
Minor storm           05/10/10
Moderate storm        01/05/05
Strong-Extreme storm  01/01/01

NOAA Kp index forecast 26 May - 28 May
             May 26    May 27    May 28
00-03UT        1.67      2.67      3.00
03-06UT        1.67      3.67      3.67
06-09UT        2.00      3.00      3.00
09-12UT        1.67      2.67      2.67
12-15UT        1.67      2.33      2.00
15-18UT        1.67      2.00      1.67
18-21UT        2.00      2.33      2.67
21-00UT        2.00      2.67      1.67


Extended Three Day Forecast:

A. NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Observation and Forecast

The greatest observed 3 hr Kp over the past 24 hours was 3 (below NOAA
Scale levels).
The greatest expected 3 hr Kp for May 26-May 28 2026 is 3.67 (below NOAA
Scale levels).

NOAA Kp index breakdown May 26-May 28 2026

             May 26       May 27       May 28
00-03UT       1.67         2.67         3.00
03-06UT       1.67         3.67         3.67
06-09UT       2.00         3.00         3.00
09-12UT       1.67         2.67         2.67
12-15UT       1.67         2.33         2.00
15-18UT       1.67         2.00         1.67
18-21UT       2.00         2.33         2.67
21-00UT       2.00         2.67         1.67

Rationale: No G1 (Minor) or greater geomagnetic storms are expected.  No
significant transient or recurrent solar wind features are forecast.

B. NOAA Solar Radiation Activity Observation and Forecast

Solar radiation, as observed by NOAA GOES-19 over the past 24 hours, was
below S-scale storm level thresholds.

Solar Radiation Storm Forecast for May 26-May 28 2026

              May 26  May 27  May 28
S1 or greater   50%      5%      5%

Rationale: There is a chance for S1 (Minor) or greater solar radiation
storms due to activity beyond the NW limb.

C. NOAA Radio Blackout Activity and Forecast

No radio blackouts were observed over the past 24 hours.

Radio Blackout Forecast for May 26-May 28 2026

              May 26        May 27        May 28
R1-R2           35%           35%           35%
R3 or greater    5%            5%            5%

Rationale: There is a chance for R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate) radio blackouts
all three days.


Extended Space Weather Discussion:

Solar Activity

.24 hr Summary...
Solar activity remained at low levels, with occasional C-class flaring
observed. The largest event of the period was a C3.7/Sf flare at 25/0104
UTC from Region 4447 (S17E11, Dso/beta).

There are currently nine numbered regions on the visible disk. As Region
4446 (S14E45, Hax/alpha) rotated further into view, it was resolved as
two distinct groups and split into Region 4446 and new Region 4449
(S10E50, Dao/beta). Region 4447 underwent notable growth with new flux
emergence and consolidation of both poles. Region 4448 (S07E55,
Dao/beta) and Region 4445 (N07E26, Cro/beta) also exhibited some growth.
Two additional regions, 4450 (N10E49, Bxo/beta) and 4451 (S16E65,
Cro/beta). The remaining regions on the disk showed minor changes or
slight signs of decay.

Additional activity included partial halo CME from beyond the Northwest
limb that was observed in LASCO C2 beginning at 25/2212 UTC. Due to the
location of origin, no geoeffective impact is expected.

No Earth-directed CMEs were observed in coronagraph imagery.

.Forecast...
Solar activity is expected to remain at low levels through 28 May, with
an increasing chance for isolated M-class flares (R1-R2/Minor-Moderate)
due to the activity of Region 4447 and the expected rotation into view
of active far-side regions that supported by coronal activity observed
beyond the east limb.

Energetic Particle

.24 hr Summary...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit was at low
to moderate levels, with a peak flux of 371 pfu observed at 25/0205 UTC.
The greater than 10 MeV proton flux and the 100 MeV flux became elevated
late in the period but well below threshold values as a result of far
side activity from beyond the NW limb.

.Forecast...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to remain at low to
moderate levels through 28 May. There is a chance (50%) for the greater
than 10 MeV proton flux to reach S1 levels, and a slight chance (20%)
for the 100 MeV flux to reach 1 pfu on 26 May. A return to background
values is expected for 27-28 May.

Solar Wind

.24 hr Summary...
Solar wind parameters reflected near-background conditions, heavily
influenced by interactions with the heliospheric current sheet. The phi
angle was variable structure, recording several distinct solar sector
boundary crossings before remaining in the negative (towards the Sun)
sector after approximately 25/1400 UTC. This boundary transition
coincided with a drop in density and changes in the components of the
interplanetary magnetic field. Total magnetic field (Bt) was variable
across the period, ranging from a peak of 9.5 nT down to less than 2 nT.
The north-south (Bz) component was similarly variable, but mostly
southward with a maximum deflection of -7 nT. Solar wind speeds started
the period around 300 km/s before rising slightly following the 1530 UTC
transition to finish the period near 400 km/s.

.Forecast...
Solar wind parameters are anticipated to at or around ambient levels
through 26 May. Enhancements are anticipated on 27 May ahead of the
arrival of a relatively weak negative polarity coronal hole high-speed
stream (-CH HSS) and will persist through 28 May.

Geospace

.24 hr Summary...
The geomagnetic field was at quiet to unsettled levels throughout the
reporting period.

.Forecast...
The geomagnetic field is anticipated to be at mostly quiet levels on 26
May as near-background solar wind conditions persist. An increase to
unsettled to active levels is likely late on 26 May and into 27 May due
to the anticipated onset and influence of a -CH HSS.


27 Day Forecast:

Date | Radio Flux | Planetary A Index | Largest Kp Index
2026 May 25     140           5          2
2026 May 26     145           8          3
2026 May 27     150          12          4
2026 May 28     140          12          4
2026 May 29     140           8          3
2026 May 30     145           5          2
2026 May 31     145           5          2
2026 Jun 01     145           5          2
2026 Jun 02     145           5          2
2026 Jun 03     150           5          2
2026 Jun 04     145          15          4
2026 Jun 05     140           5          2
2026 Jun 06     135           5          2
2026 Jun 07     135           5          2
2026 Jun 08     130           5          2
2026 Jun 09     125          12          4
2026 Jun 10     130           5          2
2026 Jun 11     130          30          6
2026 Jun 12     125          25          5
2026 Jun 13     120          12          4
2026 Jun 14     115          10          3
2026 Jun 15     115           8          3
2026 Jun 16     110           5          2
2026 Jun 17     110           5          2
2026 Jun 18     110           5          2
2026 Jun 19     115           5          2
2026 Jun 20     120           5          2


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