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Alerts:
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 5358
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 03 2238 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2026 Jun 03 2237 UTC
Valid To: 2026 Jun 04 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.

Space Weather Message Code: WATA50
Serial Number: 98
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 03 1452 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G3 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Jun 04:  G3 (Strong)   Jun 05:  G3 (Strong)   Jun 06:  None (Below G1)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT

Comment:

Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 218
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 03 1159 UTC

SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2026 Jun 03 1119 UTC
Maximum Time: 2026 Jun 03 1128 UTC
End Time: 2026 Jun 03 1135 UTC
Xray Class: X1.0
Optical Class:
Location: N17W19
Noaa Scale: R3 - Strong

Comment: GOES-18 outage so using GOES-19
GOES-18 outage so using GOES-19NOAA 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: SUM10R
Serial Number: 917
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 03 1147 UTC

SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2026 Jun 03 1121 UTC
Maximum Time: 2026 Jun 03 1122 UTC
End Time: 2026 Jun 04 1123 UTC
Peak Flux: 250 sfu
Duration: 2 minutes
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 146 sfu

Comment:

Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 531
Issue Time: 2026 Jun 03 1141 UTC

ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2026 Jun 03 1141 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.


Solar-terrestrial indices for 03 June follow.
Solar flux 147 and estimated planetary A-index 10.
The estimated planetary K-index at 0900 UTC on 04 June was 1.00.

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

Space weather for the next 24 hours is predicted to be strong.
Geomagnetic storms reaching the G3 level are likely.
Radio blackouts reaching the R2 level are likely.


Geo Magnetic Forecast:

NOAA Ap Index Forecast
Observed Ap 02 Jun 007
Estimated Ap 03 Jun 012
Predicted Ap 04 Jun-06 Jun 045-062-020

NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 04 Jun-06 Jun
Active                19/24/45
Minor storm           25/25/20
Moderate storm        05/01/10
Strong-Extreme storm  51/51/05

NOAA Kp index forecast 04 Jun - 06 Jun
             Jun 04    Jun 05    Jun 06
00-03UT        2.67      7.00      4.33
03-06UT        3.00      6.33      3.67
06-09UT        4.00      6.00      2.67
09-12UT        2.67      4.67      2.67
12-15UT        3.67      4.33      3.00
15-18UT        6.33      4.67      3.33
18-21UT        6.67      5.00      4.00
21-00UT        5.67      4.33      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 3 (below NOAA
Scale levels).
The greatest expected 3 hr Kp for Jun 04-Jun 06 2026 is 7.00 (NOAA Scale
G3).

NOAA Kp index breakdown Jun 04-Jun 06 2026

             Jun 04       Jun 05       Jun 06
00-03UT       2.67         7.00 (G3)    4.33
03-06UT       3.00         6.33 (G2)    3.67
06-09UT       4.00         6.00 (G2)    2.67
09-12UT       2.67         4.67 (G1)    2.67
12-15UT       3.67         4.33         3.00
15-18UT       6.33 (G2)    4.67 (G1)    3.33
18-21UT       6.67 (G3)    5.00 (G1)    4.00
21-00UT       5.67 (G2)    4.33         3.67

Rationale: G2-G3 (Moderate) or greater geomagnetic storms are likely on
04-05 Jun due to a combination of CMEs that left the Sun on 03-04 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 04-Jun 06 2026

              Jun 04  Jun 05  Jun 06
S1 or greater   10%     10%     10%

Rationale: There is a slight chance for S1 (Minor) or greater solar
radiation storms over the next three days.

C. NOAA Radio Blackout Activity and Forecast

Radio blackouts reaching the R2 levels were observed over the past 24
hours. The largest was at Jun 03 2026 1127 UTC.

Radio Blackout Forecast for Jun 04-Jun 06 2026

              Jun 04        Jun 05        Jun 06
R1-R2           60%           60%           60%
R3 or greater   15%           15%           15%

Rationale: R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate) radio blackouts are likely, with a
slight chance for R3 (Strong) or greater events, through 06 June.


Extended Space Weather Discussion:

Solar Activity

.24 hr Summary...
Solar activity remained at high levels. Activity was dominated by Region
4455 (N14W21, Dki/beta-gamma-delta), which produced frequent C-class
flares alongside three significant flare events: an M9.3/Sf at 03/0136
UTC, an M7.7/1b at 03/0700 UTC, and an X1.0/1n at 03/1128 UTC.

There are eight numbered regions on the visible disk. Region 4455
remains complex, maintaining its anti-Hale configuration and displaying
a newly developed delta structure. Continuous flux emergence and spot
growth with penumbral development were observed just ahead of its
mature, positive polarity lead spot. Regions 4458 (S05W08, Dai/beta) and
4459 (N14E36, Dai/beta-gamma) both showed growth and consolidation, with
Region 4459 showing rapid spot development in its trailing area and
gaining a mixed-polarity gamma configuration. Region 4461 (S21E59,
Cai/beta-gamma) also showed flux emergence driving a gamma
configuration, though extreme foreshortening near the limb limits
high-confidence analysis of its overall complexity. Region 4462 (N17E60,
Dao/beta) consolidated and showed increased separation between its
poles. The remaining regions were stable or in decline.

Several eruptive events occurred during the reporting period: The
M9.3/Sf flare at 03/0136 UTC was accompanied by wideband radio
emissions, including a Type IV radio sweep, a Type II sweep with an
estimated shock velocity of 253 km/s, and a 10.7cm radio burst peaking
at 360 sfu. An associated CME became visible in LASCO C2 imagery at
approximately 03/0213 UTC and GOES CCOR1 at 03/0215 UTC. While faint in
coronagraph imagery, GOES/SUVI imagery implies a partial to full halo
profile, and COR2 triangulation confirms an Earth-directed component.
Modeling indicates this event is the most Earth-directed CME of the
periods events.

The M7.7/1B flare at 03/0700 UTC was accompanied by by wideband radio
emissions, including a Type IV sweep, a Type II sweep with an estimated
shock velocity of 313 km/s, and a prominent three-minute 10.7cm radio
burst peaking at 540 sfu with a Castelli-U signature. The associated CME
was first seen in LASCO C2 at 03/0748 UTC and CCOR1 at 03/0745 UTC.
GOES/SUVI 304 imagery shows much of the ejecta was deflected
significantly northward by an adjacent positive polarity coronal hole.
STEREO COR2 imagery and modeling shows that though that while it retains
an Earth-directed glancing component, it is the least directly targeted
event of the period.

The X1.0/1N flare at 03/1128 UTC was accompanied by wideband radio
emissions, including a Type IV sweep and a 10.7cm radio burst peaking at
180 sfu. An associated CME was observed in CCOR1 imagery at 03/1200 UTC.
GOES/SUVI 304 imagery suggests that the ejecta was deflected both
eastward and northward. Triangulation with COR2 and modeling confirm an
Earth-directed component. Together, these three eruptions are
anticipated to arrive at Earth mid- to late on 04 June.

.Forecast...
Solar activity is expected to be at moderate to high levels through 06
June. M-class (R1-R2/Minor-Moderate) flaring remains likely, with a
slight chance for X-class (R3/Strong or greater) events, primarily due
to the eruptive capabilities of Regions 4455, 4458, and 4459.

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 400 pfu observed at 03/1755 UTC.
The greater than 10 MeV proton flux at geosynchronous orbit remained at
baseline background levels.

.Forecast...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit is
anticipated to rise to high levels on 04 June in response to CME
effects, remaining high through 06 June. While the greater than 10 MeV
proton flux is expected to remain below the S1 threshold, proton
enhancements are possible on 04 June due to CME shock front
interactions.

Solar Wind

.24 hr Summary...
Solar wind parameters continued to be slightly elevated with conditions
reflecting possible embedded transient influences. Total magnetic field
(Bt) averaged near 8 nT during the first half of the reporting period
before dropping sharply around 03/0800 UTC. Following this, Bt was
variable and reached as low at 0.5 nT during one of several solar sector
boundary crossings around 1845 UTC. After this crossing, Bt steadily
increased ending the period around 10 nT. The North-South (Bz) component
was mostly northward, but turned south later in the period after 1845
UTC and reached a maximum deflection of -6 nT. Wind speeds held steady
near 400 km/s for most of the period before a distinct increase to near
450 km/s late in the period. The phi angle showed a distinct transition
into the positive (away from the Sun) sector late in the period.

.Forecast...
Mild enhancements are expected early on 04 June under the initial onset
of positive polarity high-speed stream (+CH HSS) influences. Conditions
will escalate dramatically mid- to late on 04 June with the arrival of
the multiple 03 June CMEs. These significant enhancements are expected
to persist through 05 June with elevated conditions persisting through
06 June.

Geospace

.24 hr Summary...
The geomagnetic field was quiet to unsettled.

.Forecast...
Geomagnetic field conditions are expected to escalate rapidly from quiet
to active, reaching up to G3 (Strong) geomagnetic storming levels mid-
to late on 04 June and persisting into 05 June in response to the
multiple CME arrivals. There is a chance for isolated periods of G4
(Severe) geomagnetic storming during the peak of the multi-CME passage
over 04-05 June. Conditions are expected to drop to active levels, with
a remaining chance for isolated G1 (Minor) storming thresholds, on 06
June as CME effects gradually wane.


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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    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
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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.

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  • 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
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