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Alerts:
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 712
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 30 2109 UTC

ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2026 Jun 30 2055 UTC

Comment: PAL
PAL

Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1508
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 30 2107 UTC

ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2026 Jun 30 2044 UTC
Estimate Velocity: 1496 km/s

Comment: PAL
PAL

Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 919
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 30 2106 UTC

SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2026 Jun 30 2040 UTC
Maximum Time: 2026 Jun 30 2045 UTC
End Time: 2026 Jul 01 2049 UTC
Peak Flux: 409 sfu
Duration: 9 minutes
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 203 sfu

Comment:

Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 219
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 30 2104 UTC

SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2026 Jun 30 2034 UTC
Maximum Time: 2026 Jun 30 2050 UTC
End Time: 2026 Jun 30 2100 UTC
Xray Class: X1.1
Optical Class: Sf
Location: N18W18
Noaa Scale: R3 - Strong

Comment:
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact consists of large portions of the sunlit side of Earth, strongest at the sub-solar point.
Radio - Wide area blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for about an hour.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 534
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 30 2048 UTC

ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2026 Jun 30 2045 UTC
Noaa Scale: R2 - Moderate

Comment:
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 2029
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 30 2028 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2026 Jun 30 2027 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100
Active Warning: YES
Noaa Scale: G1 - Minor

Comment:
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 5372
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 30 1946 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 5371
Valid From: 2026 Jun 30 1209 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026 Jul 01 0900 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
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: WARK05
Serial Number: 2244
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 30 1943 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2026 Jun 30 1943 UTC
Valid To: 2026 Jul 01 0600 UTC
Warning Conditions: Onset
Noaa Scale: G1 - Minor

Comment:
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
Serial Number: 2669
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 30 1711 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2026 Jun 30 1711 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: WARPX1
Serial Number: 627
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 30 1636 UTC

CANCEL WARNING: Proton 10MeV Integral Flux above 10pfu expected
Cancel Serial Number: 626
Original Issue Time: 2026 Jun 30 1600 UTC
Conditions no longer justify warning.
Conditions no longer justify warning.NOAA Scale: S1 - Minor

Space Weather Message Code: WARPX1
Serial Number: 626
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 30 1600 UTC

WARNING: Proton 10MeV Integral Flux above 10pfu expected
Valid From: 2026 Jun 30 1600 UTC
Valid To: 2026 Jun 30 2359 UTC
Warning Conditions: Onset
Noaa Scale: S1 - Minor

Comment:
NOAA Scale: S1 - Minor

Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
Serial Number: 320
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 30 1340 UTC

SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded M5
Begin Time: 2026 Jun 30 1237 UTC
Maximum Time: 2026 Jun 30 1257 UTC
End Time: 2026 Jun 30 1323 UTC
Xray Class: M5.8
Optical Class: 3b
Location: S07W55
Noaa Scale: R2 - Moderate

Comment: Corrected for end date as 30 June
Corrected for end date as 30 JuneNOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered primarily on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth.
Radio - Limited blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for tens of minutes.

Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
Serial Number: 320
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 30 1332 UTC

SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded M5
Begin Time: 2026 Jun 30 1237 UTC
Maximum Time: 2026 Jun 30 1257 UTC
End Time: 2026 Jul 01 1323 UTC
Xray Class: M5.8
Optical Class: 3b
Location: S07W55
Noaa Scale: R2 - Moderate

Comment:
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered primarily on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth.
Radio - Limited blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for tens of minutes.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 533
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 30 1252 UTC

ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2026 Jun 30 1251 UTC
Noaa Scale: R2 - Moderate

Comment:
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time information on affected area and expected duration please see http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/d-region-absorption-predictions-d-rap.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 5371
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 30 1210 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2026 Jun 30 1209 UTC
Valid To: 2026 Jun 30 2359 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.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
Serial Number: 3708
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 30 0459 UTC

CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 3707
Begin Time: 2026 Jun 26 1345 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 2637 pfu


Solar-terrestrial indices for 30 June follow.
Solar flux 203 and estimated planetary A-index 18.
The estimated planetary K-index at 2100 UTC on 30 June was 4.67.

Space weather for the past 24 hours has been strong.
Geomagnetic storms reaching the G1 level occurred.
Radio blackouts reaching the R3 level occurred.

Space weather for the next 24 hours is predicted to be moderate.
Geomagnetic storms reaching the G1 level are expected.
Radio blackouts reaching the R2 level are likely.


Geo Magnetic Forecast:

NOAA Ap Index Forecast
Observed Ap 28 Jun 005
Estimated Ap 29 Jun 009
Predicted Ap 30 Jun-02 Jul 025-012-012

NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 30 Jun-02 Jul
Active                39/35/35
Minor storm           35/25/25
Moderate storm        25/15/15
Strong-Extreme storm  01/01/01

NOAA Kp index forecast 30 Jun - 02 Jul
             Jun 30    Jul 01    Jul 02
00-03UT        3.00      2.00      3.33
03-06UT        5.00      1.67      4.00
06-09UT        4.67      1.67      3.00
09-12UT        4.00      1.67      2.67
12-15UT        3.67      2.00      2.00
15-18UT        3.33      2.33      2.00
18-21UT        3.00      3.67      2.00
21-00UT        2.67      4.33      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 1 (below NOAA
Scale levels).
The greatest expected 3 hr Kp for Jun 30-Jul 02 2026 is 5.00 (NOAA Scale
G1).

NOAA Kp index breakdown Jun 30-Jul 02 2026

             Jun 30       Jul 01       Jul 02
00-03UT       0.33         2.00         3.33
03-06UT       0.67         1.67         4.00
06-09UT       0.67         1.67         3.00
09-12UT       0.33         1.67         2.67
12-15UT       3.00         2.00         2.00
15-18UT       5.00 (G1)    2.33         2.00
18-21UT       4.67 (G1)    3.67         2.00
21-00UT       2.67         4.33         1.67

Rationale: G1 (Minor) storm conditions are likely 30 Jun with the
anticipated arrival of the 26 Jun CME.


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 Jun 30-Jul 02 2026

              Jun 30  Jul 01  Jul 02
S1 or greater    5%      5%     10%

Rationale: The probability for S1 (Minor) or greater solar radiation
storms increases beginning 02 Jul as Regions 4478  and 4479 continue to
develop and move westward into a more favorable position to connect with
Earth.


C. NOAA Radio Blackout Activity and Forecast

Radio blackouts reaching the R1 levels were observed over the past 24
hours. The largest was at Jun 29 2026 2140 UTC.

Radio Blackout Forecast for Jun 30-Jul 02 2026

              Jun 30        Jul 01        Jul 02
R1-R2           60%           60%           60%
R3 or greater   10%           10%           10%

Rationale: Isolated R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate) radio blackouts are likely
with a slight chance for R3 (Strong) or greater events primarily due to
the potential of Regions 4478 and 4479.


Extended Space Weather Discussion:

Solar Activity

.24 hr Summary...
Solar activity reached moderate levels alongside frequent C-class
flares. Region 4475 (S09W56, Dai/beta-gamma-delta) experienced
additional spot growth in its trailing spots and maintained gamma and
delta signatures in its intermediate area. This resulted in an M1.3
flare at 30/0116 UTC and lower level C-class flares. Region 4478
(S05E01, Fko/beta-gamma-delta) underwent consolidation in its leading
spot group while continuing to decay in its intermediate area and was
responsible for a C4.1 flare at 29/0340 UTC. Region 4479 (N16W17,
Eki/beta-gamma-delta) exhibited rapid flux emergence over the period and
a strengthened mixed polarity configuration in its intermediate area
resulting in a M1.4 flare at 29/2140 UTC, which the largest event of the
period.

Other notable activity related to Region 4479 included a C3.5 flare at
29/1730 UTC. USAF SOON resources reported a disappearing solar filament
associated with this event that was centered near N13W05 at
approximately 29/1737 UTC. However, no resulting CME has been observed
in available coronagraph imagery as of the time of this writing.

.Forecast...
Solar activity will likely reach moderate levels through day three (02
July) with isolated M-class flare activity (R1-R2/Minor-Moderate Radio
Blackouts) given the flare potential and history of Regions 4475, 4478
and 4479.

Energetic Particles

.24 hr Summary...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux reached high levels with a maximum
flux of 2,637 pfu. The greater than 10 MeV proton flux remained at
background levels.

.Forecast...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to return to normal to
moderate levels on 30 Jun with the arrival of a CME that left the Sun on
26 Jun and then remain at normal to moderate levels through 02 Jul.
There is a chance that the 2 MeV electron flux could remain at high
levels for a majority of 30 Jun depending on CME arrival timing.

The greater than 10 MeV proton flux is expected to remain at background
levels through 01 Jul. Probabilities of an S1 (Minor) or greater event
increase to a slight chance on 02 Jul as Regions 4478 and 4479 rotate
into a more prevalent position for connection with Earth.

Solar Wind

.24 hr Summary...
Solar wind parameters were at an ambient-like state for most of the
period. Near 1110 UTC, a weak enhancement was observed - likely
associated with the the arrival of a transient that left the Sun on
26-27 Jun. Total field averaged 3-4 nT before increasing to 9 nT while
the Bz component had a southern deflection to -5 nT. Solar wind speed
data was questionable but appeared to remain between 350-450 km/s. Phi
was negative.

.Forecast...
A disturbed solar wind environment due to CME passage from events that
left the Sun on 26-27 Jun is anticipated for 30 Jun and 01 July.
These enhancements are then expected to wane over the course of 02 July.

Geospace

.24 hr Summary...
Geomagnetic field activity was at quiet levels.

.Forecast...
G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storming is likely, with a chance for isolated
periods reaching G2 (Moderate) levels, on 30 Jun with the possible
arrival of a CME that left the Sun on 27 Jun. Unsettled to active
conditions are then expected during the latter half of 01 Jul with
arrival of a second CME that left the Sun on 27 Jun, but confidence is
lower given the nature of this event. Any lingering unsettled to active
conditions are expected to continue into the early portions of 02 Jul
before mostly quiet conditions prevail.


27 Day Forecast:

Date | Radio Flux | Planetary A Index | Largest Kp Index
2026 Jun 29     175          10          5
2026 Jun 30     180          25          5
2026 Jul 01     175          12          4
2026 Jul 02     170           8          3
2026 Jul 03     175           5          2
2026 Jul 04     170           5          2
2026 Jul 05     160           5          2
2026 Jul 06     160           5          2
2026 Jul 07     155           5          2
2026 Jul 08     155          12          4
2026 Jul 09     150          12          4
2026 Jul 10     140           8          3
2026 Jul 11     140           5          2
2026 Jul 12     135           5          2
2026 Jul 13     130           5          2
2026 Jul 14     135           5          2
2026 Jul 15     140           5          2
2026 Jul 16     140          10          3
2026 Jul 17     145           8          3
2026 Jul 18     150           5          2
2026 Jul 19     145           5          2
2026 Jul 20     145           5          2
2026 Jul 21     145           5          2
2026 Jul 22     150          15          5
2026 Jul 23     155          12          4
2026 Jul 24     155           8          3
2026 Jul 25     155           8          3


  • GRAPH OPTIONS: Learn more
    It is recommended that you start out with the default options. As you get used to AF you can disable additional information and combine data series' together to maxamise the use of screen space.

  • DATA SOURCES: Learn more
    Some data sources can only be enabled or disabled via the tick box. Others are disabled using the slider set to 0, or enabled by setting the slider from 0.5 to 4. This number also represents the thinkness of the line plot onto the graph.

  • '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)
Move all presets into their own pop out side menu. (19/06/19)
Added Composite weather maps (TAS, VIC and SA), thanks to Oz forecast! (19/06/19)
UI Upgrades, Name, Logo and Website Site Changes.
Added custom line widths for most items.
Added GOES Difference (#1 - #2)
Added Ovation-prime model outputs.

v3.8x
Various Updates, New AF Index Algo. (8/12/18)

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)
Updates to latest JQuery, JQuery Mobile and AmCharts etc. (2/7/18)
Enhanced Pro setting with Dynamic Preasure. (2/7/18)
Added Quickselect preset buttons to main page. (2/7/18)
 
v3.5x
Added Ruru Observatory Magnetometer. (25/4/28)
Added Forecast Sub Tabset. (1/3/18)
Added Extended Discussion Text, 27Day FC (1/3/18)
Removed Dial, and Added Forecast Report. (28/2/18)
Updated A few settings for better visilation. (28/2/18)
Updated Goes-13 is Now Goes-14 (15/2/18)
Improved Commmunity Activity for faster loads.
Consolidated Proton Density / Dynamic Preasure.
Added Additional Balloon Text.
Added TAFS Visual Probability in %.
User Interface Upgrades.
Add 'Dial' for the basics, with default support.
Added one click presets.
 
v2.1 - v2.49
Added 'Automatic Chart Update' option in settings.
Database caching enabled, significant load time improvements.
Extension to max 96 hours of data, up from 24.
Added ACE Bt,Bx and By for comparison.
Added More User Presets.
Fixed Orentation Change Alert.
Small layout changes.
Added Header Image.
Removed Top Header to fee up Space, Refresh added to Chart Tab.
Added Community Activity Indicator
Fixed MAG value issues in graph.
Added Second Hobart MAG Source.
Updated Comment Features (Disable).
 
v2.0
Fixed DSCOVR B? display bug.
Added MAG Stack Feature.
Upgrade to json feeds.
Feeds are timezone and forecast aware, making them super fast.
DB Optimisation, improved DB search times.
Charts are now zoomable, allow selection and export.
Added USAF Kp, Updated Wing Kp.
Added Ovation Aurora Short Term Forecast.
Added Macquarie Island MAG feed.
Added Mawson MAG Feed.
Added Canberra Feed.
Added MAG feed from www.dunedinaurora.nz (Portobello).
Added Brendan's experemental MAG feed (Hobart).
Fixed cookie bug, One Alert is enough for landscape mode.
 
> v1.0 (Started 20/10/2014)

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