Alerts:
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 5329
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 26 1147 UTC
EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 5328
Valid From: 2026 Apr 26 0359 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026 Apr 26 2359 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: WARK04
Serial Number: 5328
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 26 0601 UTC
WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2026 Apr 26 0359 UTC
Valid To: 2026 Apr 26 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
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: 2652
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 26 0559 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
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 25 April follow.
Solar flux 148 and estimated planetary A-index 9.
The estimated planetary K-index at 1500 UTC on 26 April was 1.67.
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.
Geomagnetic storms reaching the G1 level are likely.
Radio blackouts reaching the R2 level are likely.
Geo Magnetic Forecast:
NOAA Ap Index Forecast
Observed Ap 24 Apr 009
Estimated Ap 25 Apr 014
Predicted Ap 26 Apr-28 Apr 020-014-008
NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 26 Apr-28 Apr
Active 30/45/20
Minor storm 45/10/01
Moderate storm 05/01/01
Strong-Extreme storm 01/01/01
NOAA Kp index forecast 26 Apr - 28 Apr
Apr 26 Apr 27 Apr 28
00-03UT 4.67 3.67 2.33
03-06UT 4.33 3.00 2.00
06-09UT 3.33 2.67 2.00
09-12UT 3.33 2.33 2.00
12-15UT 2.33 2.00 2.33
15-18UT 2.33 2.33 2.00
18-21UT 3.00 3.33 2.00
21-00UT 3.33 3.33 2.00
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 Apr 26-Apr 28 2026 is 5.00 (NOAA Scale
G1).
NOAA Kp index breakdown Apr 26-Apr 28 2026
Apr 26 Apr 27 Apr 28
00-03UT 2.67 3.67 2.67
03-06UT 3.67 3.00 2.67
06-09UT 2.67 2.67 2.33
09-12UT 3.67 2.33 2.00
12-15UT 3.00 2.00 2.00
15-18UT 3.00 2.33 1.67
18-21UT 3.33 3.33 2.00
21-00UT 5.00 (G1) 3.33 2.00
Rationale: Isolated G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storming conditions are
likely on 26 Apr in response to +CH HSS influence combined with the
anticipated arrival of the glancing CMEs from 23-24 Apr.
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 Apr 26-Apr 28 2026
Apr 26 Apr 27 Apr 28
S1 or greater 5% 5% 5%
Rationale: No S1 (Minor) or greater solar radiation storms are expected.
No significant active region activity favorable for radiation storm
production is forecast.
C. NOAA Radio Blackout Activity and Forecast
Radio blackouts reaching the R1 levels were observed over the past 24
hours. The largest was at Apr 26 2026 0023 UTC.
Radio Blackout Forecast for Apr 26-Apr 28 2026
Apr 26 Apr 27 Apr 28
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 through 28 Apr.
Extended Space Weather Discussion:
Solar Activity
.24 hr Summary...
Solar activity was at moderate levels following a pair of M-class flares
from Region 4425 (N04E55, Dai/beta-gamma). The first was an impulsive
M1.1/Sf flare at 25/1430 UTC, and the second was an M1.3 flare at
26/0023 UTC. This region added a couple of low level C-class flares as
well.
There are currently seven numbered regions on the visible disk. Region
4420 (N16W09, Ekc/beta-gamma) added a few more intermediate spots while
continuing to grow in overall length. Region 4424 (N15E24, Dsi/beta)
exhibited growth in its intermediate and trailing spots. Region 4425
rotated further into view, though limb proximity continues to hinder
full characterization of its extent and magnetic complexity. All other
regions were either stable or in slight decay.
No Earth-directed CMEs were observed in available coronagraph imagery.
.Forecast...
Solar activity is expected to be at low levels, with M-class flares
(R1/R2-Minor/Moderate) likely, and a slight chance for X-class
(R3/Strong or greater) flares through 28 Apr.
Energetic Particle
.24 hr Summary...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit was at low
to moderate levels with a peak of 403 pfu at 25/1910 UTC. The greater
than 10 MeV proton flux at geosynchronous orbit was slightly elevated,
but remained near background levels.
.Forecast...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to be at moderate
levels on 26-27 Apr, likely increasing to high levels by 28 Apr. The
greater than 10 MeV proton flux is expected to remain at background
levels.
Solar Wind
.24 hr Summary...
Solar wind parameters were indicative of a positive polarity CH HSS
regime, with possible transient influences intertwined. Near-background
levels started off the period, with total field around 5 nT, Bz was
mostly positive, and wind speeds averaged below 400 km/s. Enhancements
were noted starting at around 25/1900 UTC, possibly signaling the
glancing influence of the 23 Apr CME. Total magnetic field increased to
12 nT, the Bz component observed a southward deflection to -9 nT, and
solar wind speed increased to ~450 km/s. There was also a transient
rotation into a negative orientation in the phi angle, which was
otherwise predominantly positive throughout the period. An additional
enhancement was noted at approximately 26/0315 UTC when total field
increased to 14 nT, Bz simultaneously deviated to -13 nT, and wind
speeds began to increase, eventually reaching a peak of ~500 km/s,
possibly indicating another transient interaction.
.Forecast...
Further enhancements in the solar wind environment are anticipated on
26-27 Apr due to +CH HSS influence combined with anticipated glancing
influences from the 23-24 Apr CMEs. Barring additional CME interactions,
a return to near background levels is expected by 28 Apr.
Geospace
.24 hr Summary...
The geomagnetic field was quiet to unsettled with a couple of isolated
active periods.
.Forecast...
Isolated G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storming conditions are likely on 26 Apr
in response to +CH HSS influence combined with the anticipated arrival
of the aforementioned glancing CMEs. Quiet to unsettled conditions are
expected, with isolated active periods likely, on 27 Apr as CME/CH HSS
influences persist but subside. A return to mostly quiet conditions,
with possible isolated unsettled levels, is expected by 28 Apr, barring
additional CME interactions.
27 Day Forecast:
Date | Radio Flux | Planetary A Index | Largest Kp Index
2026 Apr 20 105 18 4
2026 Apr 21 110 15 4
2026 Apr 22 120 8 3
2026 Apr 23 125 5 2
2026 Apr 24 120 8 3
2026 Apr 25 115 8 3
2026 Apr 26 120 5 2
2026 Apr 27 125 5 2
2026 Apr 28 125 5 2
2026 Apr 29 125 20 5
2026 Apr 30 125 18 5
2026 May 01 125 12 4
2026 May 02 125 10 4
2026 May 03 115 8 3
2026 May 04 108 8 3
2026 May 05 105 5 2
2026 May 06 100 5 2
2026 May 07 95 20 5
2026 May 08 90 15 4
2026 May 09 90 8 3
2026 May 10 95 5 2
2026 May 11 100 5 2
2026 May 12 105 5 2
2026 May 13 110 5 2
2026 May 14 110 5 2
2026 May 15 105 25 5
2026 May 16 105 20 5
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