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Alerts:
Space Weather Message Code: WATA50
Serial Number: 99
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 06 2211 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G3 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Jun 07:  None (Below G1)   Jun 08:  G3 (Strong)   Jun 09:  G2 (Moderate)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT

Comment:

Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
Serial Number: 3695
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 06 1655 UTC

ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Threshold Reached: 2026 Jun 06 1640 UTC
Station: GOES-19

Comment: Yesterdays max: 536 pfu
Yesterdays max: 536 pfu

Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1498
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 06 1415 UTC

ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2026 Jun 06 1347 UTC
Estimate Velocity: 838 km/s

Comment:

Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 918
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 06 1414 UTC

SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2026 Jun 06 1344 UTC
Maximum Time: 2026 Jun 06 1344 UTC
End Time: 2026 Jun 06 1359 UTC
Peak Flux: 190 sfu
Duration: 5 minutes
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 141 sfu

Comment:

Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 2240
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 06 0435 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2239
Valid From: 2026 Jun 05 1228 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026 Jun 06 1500 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
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: 5361
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 06 0435 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 5360
Valid From: 2026 Jun 05 0434 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026 Jun 06 1800 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.


Solar-terrestrial indices for 06 June follow.
Solar flux 138 and estimated planetary A-index 17.
The estimated planetary K-index at 0000 UTC on 07 June was 2.33.

Space weather for the past 24 hours has been minor.
Radio blackouts reaching the R1 level occurred.

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


Geo Magnetic Forecast:

NOAA Ap Index Forecast
Observed Ap 05 Jun 036
Estimated Ap 06 Jun 020
Predicted Ap 07 Jun-09 Jun 010-052-038

NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 07 Jun-09 Jun
Active                25/04/10
Minor storm           05/15/20
Moderate storm        01/30/40
Strong-Extreme storm  01/51/25

NOAA Kp index forecast 07 Jun - 09 Jun
             Jun 07    Jun 08    Jun 09
00-03UT        3.00      2.33      6.33
03-06UT        2.67      2.00      5.33
06-09UT        2.67      3.00      5.00
09-12UT        2.00      4.33      4.33
12-15UT        2.00      5.33      3.00
15-18UT        2.00      5.67      3.33
18-21UT        2.33      7.00      3.33
21-00UT        2.33      6.33      3.67


Extended Three 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 Jun 07-Jun 09 2026 is 7.00 (NOAA Scale
G3).

NOAA Kp index breakdown Jun 07-Jun 09 2026

             Jun 07       Jun 08       Jun 09
00-03UT       3.00         2.33         6.33 (G2)
03-06UT       2.67         2.00         5.33 (G1)
06-09UT       2.67         3.00         5.00 (G1)
09-12UT       2.00         4.33         4.33
12-15UT       2.00         5.33 (G1)    3.00
15-18UT       2.00         5.67 (G2)    3.33
18-21UT       2.33         7.00 (G3)    3.33
21-00UT       2.33         6.33 (G2)    3.67

Rationale: Periods of G1-G3 (Minor-Strong) geomagnetic storming are
likely on 08 Jun, with G1-G2 (Minor-Moderate) storm periods likely on 09
Jun, following the anticipated arrival of a CME that left the Sun on 06
Jun.

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 07-Jun 09 2026

              Jun 07  Jun 08  Jun 09
S1 or greater   15%     25%     10%

Rationale: There is a slight chance for S1 (Minor) solar radiation
storms on 07 and 09 Jun, with a chance for S1 levels on 08 Jun following
the anticipated shock arrival of the 06 June CME.

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 06 2026 1401 UTC.

Radio Blackout Forecast for Jun 07-Jun 09 2026

              Jun 07        Jun 08        Jun 09
R1-R2           55%           55%           55%
R3 or greater   10%           10%           10%

Rationale: R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate) radio blackouts are likely, with a
slight chance for R3 (Strong) or greater events, over 07-09 Jun.


Extended Space Weather Discussion:

Solar Activity

.24 hr Summary...
Solar activity reached moderate levels due to an M1.8/2N flare from
Region 4461 (S21E18, Cro/beta), which was the largest of the period.
Region 4456 (N18W34, Dai/beta-gamma-delta) was responsible for a C8.8
flare at 06/1318 UTC as it continued to undergo evolution, gaining
additional spots with asymmetric penumbra and a relatively weak delta
signature in its intermediate area. New spots just north of Region 4462
(N16E19, Dai/beta) formed, but remain unnumbered at this time as we
await corroborating solar observatory reports.

The aforementioned M1.9/2N flare resulted in a F10.7 cm radio burst
measuring 190 sfu, an approximately 11 degree-long filament eruption
centered near S25E28, and a type-II sweep with an estimated speed of 838
km/s. The resulting partial halo CME, first seen in LASCO C2 coronagraph
imagery at 06/1401 UTC, is anticipated to arrive around midday on 08
June.

.Forecast...
A chance for isolated M-class flare activity (55%) will persist through
09 June primarily due to the flare potential exhibited by Regions 4456,
4458 and 4462 alongside the flare history of Region 4455.

Energetic Particle

.24 hr Summary...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit reached
high levels with a peak flux of 1,280 pfu at 06/1710 UTC.  The greater
than 10 MeV proton flux became enhanced just after 06/1515 UTC due to
the eruption from the M1.8 flare event.

.Forecast...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit is
expected to remain at high levels through 07 June before returning to
normal to moderate levels on 08 June with the arrival of the 06 June
CME. 2 MeV electron flux levels are likely to return to high levels by
the close of 09 June. The greater than 2 MeV proton flux is expected to
remain at background levels with a chance for an S1 (Minor) event on 08
June with the shock arrival of the 06 June CME.

Solar Wind

.24 hr Summary...
Solar wind parameters reflected waning CME and possible weak positive
polarity CH HSS influences. Total field decreased to 4-5 nT and the Bz
component was mostly benign with only brief southward deflections
reaching -5 to -6 nT early in the reporting period. Solar wind speeds
mostly averaged between 550 km/s to 650 km/s. Phi was predominantly
positive.

.Forecast...
Current solar wind conditions are expected to continue to wane over the
course of 07 June. A disturbed solar wind environment is expected to
return by early to mid UTC-day on 08 June with the shock arrival from
the 06 June CME bringing enhanced magnetic field and much faster solar
wind speeds. The enhancements are anticipated to continue into 09 June
with a waning trend beginning by mid UTC-day.

Geospace

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

.Forecast...
Quiet to unsettled levels are expected on 07 June under the current
solar wind regime. G1-G2 (Minor-Moderate), with isolated periods of G3
(Strong), geomagnetic storming are likely to begin by mid UTC-day on 08
June with the arrival of the CME that left the Sun on 06 June. G1-G2
(Minor-Moderate) geomagnetic storming is likely to linger into the early
portions of 09 June before giving way to unsettled to active conditions.


27 Day Forecast:

Date | Radio Flux | Planetary A Index | Largest Kp Index
2026 Jun 01     135          10          4
2026 Jun 02     135           8          3
2026 Jun 03     130          14          4
2026 Jun 04     130          12          4
2026 Jun 05     125          10          4
2026 Jun 06     125           8          3
2026 Jun 07     125           5          2
2026 Jun 08     120           5          2
2026 Jun 09     120           5          2
2026 Jun 10     130           5          2
2026 Jun 11     135          30          6
2026 Jun 12     135          25          5
2026 Jun 13     130          12          4
2026 Jun 14     130          10          4
2026 Jun 15     140           8          3
2026 Jun 16     140           5          2
2026 Jun 17     150           5          2
2026 Jun 18     155           5          2
2026 Jun 19     160           5          2
2026 Jun 20     160           5          2
2026 Jun 21     165           8          3
2026 Jun 22     160           8          3
2026 Jun 23     155          10          4
2026 Jun 24     145          15          4
2026 Jun 25     145          15          4
2026 Jun 26     150          15          4
2026 Jun 27     150          15          4


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  • 'The' Aurora Forecast Index: Learn more
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    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.

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  • 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.
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    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.
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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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v3.6x
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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)
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Added Ruru Observatory Magnetometer. (25/4/28)
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Added MAG Stack Feature.
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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.
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