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Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
Serial Number: 2661
Issue Time: 2026 May 28 1800 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2026 May 28 1800 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100
Active Warning: YES

Comment:
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
Serial Number: 2660
Issue Time: 2026 May 28 1717 UTC

CANCELLED ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Cancel Serial Number: 2659
Original Issued Time: 2026-05-28T17:06:00
Cancelled 2026-05-28 17:17 by Forecaster User Incorrectly issued. Did not reach threshold.
Cancelled 2026-05-28 17:17 by Forecaster User Incorrectly issued. Did not reach threshold.
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
Serial Number: 2659
Issue Time: 2026 May 28 1706 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2026 May 28 1706 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800
Active Warning: YES

Comment:
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 5349
Issue Time: 2026 May 27 2347 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2026 May 27 2347 UTC
Valid To: 2026 May 28 0600 UTC
Warning Conditions: Onset

Comment:
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.


Solar-terrestrial indices for 27 May follow.
Solar flux 142 and estimated planetary A-index 11.
The estimated planetary K-index at 1800 UTC on 28 May was 3.67.

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 26 May 008
Estimated Ap 27 May 011
Predicted Ap 28 May-30 May 012-010-006

NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 28 May-30 May
Active                40/25/25
Minor storm           10/10/05
Moderate storm        05/01/01
Strong-Extreme storm  01/01/01

NOAA Kp index forecast 28 May - 30 May
             May 28    May 29    May 30
00-03UT        3.00      3.33      2.00
03-06UT        3.67      3.00      2.00
06-09UT        3.00      1.67      1.33
09-12UT        2.33      2.00      1.00
12-15UT        2.00      2.00      1.00
15-18UT        1.67      1.67      1.67
18-21UT        2.67      2.33      2.33
21-00UT        1.67      2.33      2.33


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 28-May 30 2026 is 3.33 (below NOAA
Scale levels).

NOAA Kp index breakdown May 28-May 30 2026

             May 28       May 29       May 30
00-03UT       2.00         3.33         2.00
03-06UT       2.33         3.00         2.00
06-09UT       2.67         1.67         1.33
09-12UT       3.67         2.00         1.00
12-15UT       2.00         2.00         1.00
15-18UT       1.67         1.67         1.67
18-21UT       2.67         2.33         2.33
21-00UT       1.67         2.33         2.33

Rationale: No G1 (Minor) or greater geomagnetic storms are expected.

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 May 28-May 30 2026

              May 28  May 29  May 30
S1 or greater    5%      5%      5%

Rationale: No S1 (Minor) or greater solar radiation storms are expected.


C. NOAA Radio Blackout Activity and Forecast

No radio blackouts were observed over the past 24 hours.

Radio Blackout Forecast for May 28-May 30 2026

              May 28        May 29        May 30
R1-R2           40%           40%           40%
R3 or greater    5%            5%            5%

Rationale: There is a chance for R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate) radio blackouts
through 30 May.


Extended Space Weather Discussion:

Solar Activity

.24 hr Summary...
Solar activity remained at low levels. The largest event of the period
was a C3.4 flare originating from Region 4446 (S16E16, Fko/beta-gamma)
at 27/1216 UTC.

There are ten numbered regions on the visible disk. Region 4452
(N09W35, Dai/beta) showed notable growth and new flux emergence,
exhibiting a reversed polarity for its hemisphere. Regions 4445 (N07,
L=163) and 4450 (N10, L=140) decayed to plage, though unassociated
transitory pores were observed to in their vicinities. Regions 4453
(N11W76, Bxo/beta), 4454 (S15E48, Hrx/alpha), and 4455 (N15E65,
Dao/beta) were numbered during the period, the later of which had
rotated sufficiently onto the visible disk to verify a bipolar nature,
so while some foreshortening effects are still present, the regions
classification was updated to reflect this. All other regions
continued either in slow decay or remained stable.

A faint narrow CME first became visible in LASCO C2 at approximately
27/2300 UTC and CCOR1 at 28/0045 UTC. Data gaps in both disk and
coronagraph imagery significantly complicate the analysis, so at the
time of this writing, no on-disk source has been determined and while
analysis suggests an Earth-directed component with potential for a minor
glancing blow on 31 May, confidence in this analysis is low.

No other Earth-directed CMEs were observed in available coronagraph
imagery.

.Forecast...
Solar activity is expected to be at low to moderate levels through 30
May. There remains a chance for isolated M-class flares
(R1-R2/Minor-Moderate) driven by the eruptive potential of the southeast
sunspot groups and newly numbered Region 4455.

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 383 pfu observed at 27/1605 UTC.
The greater than 10 MeV proton flux returned to background levels.

.Forecast...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to remain at low to
moderate levels through 30 May, as approaching high-speed stream
enhancements are not expected to be sufficient to raise flux levels. The
greater than 10 MeV proton flux is anticipated to remain at background
levels through 30 May.

Solar Wind

.24 hr Summary...
Solar wind parameters reflected slightly elevated background conditions:
The solar wind speed ranged from ~350 km/s to ~425 km/s, while the total
magnetic field (Bt) generally averaged near 6 nT for the majority of the
reporting period; at approximately 28/0250 UTC, Bt began gradually
increasing, reaching a max of 10 nT at 28/1023 UTC. The north-south (Bz)
component displayed high variability, oscillating between a maximum
southward deflection of -8 nT and a positive orientation of +9 nT. The
phi angle was largely in the negative (towards the Sun) sector, with
several deviations to the positive sector throughout the period.

.Forecast...
Solar wind parameters are expected to remain mildly elevated due to weak
-CH HSS influences through 29 May. A return toward near-background,
nominal conditions is anticipated by 30 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 quiet to unsettled levels,
with a chance for isolated active periods, on 28 May due to continued CH
HSS influences. Unsettled conditions are expected to persist on 29 May
before returning to mostly quiet levels early on 30 May as these effects
subside.


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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  • 'The' Aurora Forecast Index: Learn more
    These are two good options for predicting Auroras.

    The Aurora Forecast Index takes into account many data sources. As a general rule if it stays high for many hours there is a good possibility of an Aurora present.

    Aurora Forecast website usage is also a good indicator, as visitors to the site come from many traffic sources. General internet and community chatter transplating to visits is a great indicator.

  • Planatary K Index (Kp): Learn more
    The Kp number is a system of measuring aurora strength. The range goes from 0 to 9 (0 being calm, 1 very weak, all the way up to 9, which would represent a major geomagnetic storm with strong auroras visible).

    Kp 5 and above is classified as a geomagnetic storm. Most Aurora Hunters consider prolonged 3+ or higher worth investigation.

  • Ovation (Model) Short Term Forecast (GW):' Learn more
    The Ovation-Prime Model produced by SWPC calculates the energy interacting with the Earths magnetic field. This is a good indicator for Aurora activity.
  • DSCOVR Observatory (L1): Learn more

    The DSCOVR or Deep Space Climate Obervatory sits 1.5 million Kilometers from Earth, between the Earth and the Sun in the L1 orbit point, the neutral gravity point between the Earth and the Sun. DSCOVR provides space weather readings, allowing for up to an hour of warning on weather events. This is why DSCOVR's data appears in the future on the graph.

    Strong negative Bz direction is linked to Aurora's because the solar wind magnetic direction is in direct oposition with the Earths magnetic field.

  • ACE Observatory (L1): Learn more

    ACE or Advanced Composition Explorer sits 1.5 million Kilometers from Earth, between the Earth and the Sun in the L1 orbit point, the neutral gravity point between the Earth and the Sun. ACE has now been replaced by DSCOVR, but the data is still useful for comparing to DSCOVR.
  • GOES Satalites: Learn more

    GOES or Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites sit 46 Kilometers above the Earth in geostationary orbit. They provide local space weather data and are a good indicator for current geomagnetic conditions.

  • Terrestrial Magnetometer Sources: Learn more
    Terrestrial or surface magnetometers detect fluctuations in the Earths magnetic field from the ground.
    These do not work as well as satalites as the magnetic field obsorbs some of the effects from the solar winds.
    There is a mix of govenment and citizen science stations listed here, including two run by Aurora Forecast in Hobart.
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v4.X Release 17th Dec 2020)
Fixed New GOES and HPI inputs from noaa for Json (17/12/20).
Addded the ability to add 2 custom Magnetometers in settings (comming soon) (18/10/19).
Improved Hobart Magnetometer code. (18/18/19)
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v3.8x
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v3.6x
Added more Presets. Disabled Presets overwriting graph views (6/7/18)
Added GeoSpace Kp Model Prediction. (3/7/18)
Added SWPC Kp Forecast + Observation. (2/7/18)
Removed WingKP and USKp. :( No longer Avaliable. (2/7/18)
Removed feed from www.dunedinaurora.nz (Unreliable). (2/7/18)
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Enhanced Pro setting with Dynamic Preasure. (2/7/18)
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Added Ruru Observatory Magnetometer. (25/4/28)
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