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Alerts:
Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 5285
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 14 0543 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 5284
Valid From: 2026 Mar 13 0156 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026 Mar 14 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: WARK06
Serial Number: 644
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 14 0528 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 643
Valid From: 2026 Mar 13 2338 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026 Mar 14 1500 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 699
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 14 0528 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1976
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 14 0409 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
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: ALTK06
Serial Number: 698
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 14 0201 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1975
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 14 0054 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
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: ALTK06
Serial Number: 697
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 13 2339 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK06
Serial Number: 643
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 13 2338 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Valid From: 2026 Mar 13 2338 UTC
Valid To: 2026 Mar 14 0600 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1974
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 13 2317 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
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: 5284
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 13 2058 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 5283
Valid From: 2026 Mar 13 0156 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026 Mar 14 1500 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: WARK05
Serial Number: 2206
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 13 1756 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2205
Valid From: 2026 Mar 13 1152 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026 Mar 13 2100 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
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: ALTEF3
Serial Number: 3646
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 13 1734 UTC

CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 3645
Begin Time: 2026 Mar 08 1510 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 2941 pfu
Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1973
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 13 1159 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Synoptic Period: 0900-1200 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
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: WARK05
Serial Number: 2205
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 13 1152 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2026 Mar 13 1152 UTC
Valid To: 2026 Mar 13 1800 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
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.


Solar-terrestrial indices for 13 March follow.
Solar flux 120 and estimated planetary A-index 24.
The estimated planetary K-index at 0600 UTC on 14 March was 6.00.

Space weather for the past 24 hours has been moderate.
Geomagnetic storms reaching the G2 level occurred.
Radio blackouts reaching the R1 level occurred.

Space weather for the next 24 hours is predicted to be moderate.
Geomagnetic storms reaching the G2 level are expected.


Geo Magnetic Forecast:

NOAA Ap Index Forecast
Observed Ap 12 Mar 008
Estimated Ap 13 Mar 027
Predicted Ap 14 Mar-16 Mar 020-012-012

NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 14 Mar-16 Mar
Active                35/40/40
Minor storm           40/20/20
Moderate storm        15/05/05
Strong-Extreme storm  01/01/01

NOAA Kp index forecast 14 Mar - 16 Mar
             Mar 14    Mar 15    Mar 16
00-03UT        4.67      4.00      3.67
03-06UT        4.00      3.33      3.33
06-09UT        4.00      2.00      2.67
09-12UT        3.00      2.00      2.00
12-15UT        2.67      2.67      1.67
15-18UT        2.33      2.00      2.00
18-21UT        2.33      2.33      2.00
21-00UT        3.67      2.67      3.00


Extended Three Day Forecast:

A. NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Observation and Forecast

The greatest observed 3 hr Kp over the past 24 hours was 6 (NOAA Scale
G2).
The greatest expected 3 hr Kp for Mar 14-Mar 16 2026 is 5.67 (NOAA Scale
G2).

NOAA Kp index breakdown Mar 14-Mar 16 2026

             Mar 14       Mar 15       Mar 16
00-03UT       5.67 (G2)    4.00         3.67
03-06UT       5.67 (G2)    3.33         3.33
06-09UT       4.33         2.00         2.67
09-12UT       4.00         2.00         2.00
12-15UT       3.67         2.67         1.67
15-18UT       3.00         2.00         2.00
18-21UT       3.00         2.33         2.00
21-00UT       3.00         2.67         3.00

Rationale: G1 (Minor) and G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storms are expected
over 14 Mar due to coronal hole influence.

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 Mar 14-Mar 16 2026

              Mar 14  Mar 15  Mar 16
S1 or greater    1%      1%      1%

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 Mar 13 2026 0955 UTC.

Radio Blackout Forecast for Mar 14-Mar 16 2026

              Mar 14        Mar 15        Mar 16
R1-R2           25%           25%           20%
R3 or greater    1%            1%            1%

Rationale: There exists a chance for R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate) radio
blackouts over 14 Mar and a slight chance for R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate)
radio blackouts over 15-16 Mar.


Extended Space Weather Discussion:

Solar Activity

.24 hr Summary...
Solar activity reached moderate levels. Region 4384 (N09W81, Dai/beta)
produced an M1.2/Sf (R1-Minor) flare at 13/0955 UTC, the strongest of
the period. The region continued to show rapid growth in its
intermediate and trailer spots as it approached the W limb. Decay was
observed in Regions 4390 (N26W12, Bxo/beta) and 4388 (S14W71, Bxo/beta),
with Region 4387 (N08, L=076) decaying fully to plage. Only minor
changes were observed in the remaining spotted active regions.

Other activity included a large filament eruption in the southern
hemisphere. It began slowly lifting off after ~12/2100 UTC. Subsequent
SOHO/LASCO C2 coronagraph imagery contained a CME signature to the SW
beginning at 13/0036 UTC. Analysis and modeling of the event suggests
the ejecta will predominantly pass below and ahead of Earths orbit.
However, this is a slight chance of a minor glancing blow late on 15
Mar.

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

.Forecast...
Solar activity is expected to be at low levels, with a chance for
M-class (R1-R2/Minor-Moderate) flares over 14-15 Mar, entirely due to
the flaring potential of Region 4384. The probability of M-flares
decreases to a slight chance as this region moves beyond the limb on 16
Mar.


Energetic Particle

.24 hr Summary...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux reached high levels with a peak
flux of 1,170 pfu observed at 13/1725 UTC. The greater than 10 MeV
proton flux was at background levels.

.Forecast...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to reach moderate
levels on 14 Mar, and high levels again on 15-16 Mar. The greater than
10 MeV proton flux is expected to continue at background levels through
16 Mar.


Solar Wind

.24 hr Summary...
Solar wind parameters contained enhancements after ~13/0500 UTC,
indicative of the arrival of a CIR before an anticipated CH HSS. Total
magnetic field strength increased to a peak of 13 nT. Bz rotated as far
south as -8 nT for an hour period around 0715 UTC, then rotated back
north where it stayed for the majority of the rest of the period. Solar
wind speeds increased from ~400 km/s to ~700 km/s, beginning after
13/0830 UTC. Phi angle transitioned from negative to positive at 13/0854
UTC.

.Forecast...
Enhanced solar wind conditions are expected to prevail through 16 Mar
due to positive polarity CH HSS influences.


Geospace

.24 hr Summary...
The geomagnetic field was at quiet to G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storm
levels.

.Forecast...
Periods of G1 (Minor) and G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storming are
expected early on 14 Mar, with active conditions likely on 15-16 Mar,
due to positive polarity CH HSS influences.


27 Day Forecast:

Date | Radio Flux | Planetary A Index | Largest Kp Index
2026 Mar 09     135          12          4
2026 Mar 10     130          10          3
2026 Mar 11     125           8          3
2026 Mar 12     120           5          2
2026 Mar 13     115           5          2
2026 Mar 14     110          20          5
2026 Mar 15     110          15          4
2026 Mar 16     110          10          3
2026 Mar 17     110          10          3
2026 Mar 18     110          10          3
2026 Mar 19     105          12          4
2026 Mar 20     110          15          4
2026 Mar 21     110          35          6
2026 Mar 22     110          24          5
2026 Mar 23     115          15          4
2026 Mar 24     115          15          4
2026 Mar 25     120          18          5
2026 Mar 26     125          10          3
2026 Mar 27     130           8          3
2026 Mar 28     130           8          3
2026 Mar 29     130           5          2
2026 Mar 30     130          14          3
2026 Mar 31     130           6          2
2026 Apr 01     135           5          2
2026 Apr 02     130          10          3
2026 Apr 03     130          20          5
2026 Apr 04     130          25          5


  • 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.
  • User Magnetometer ID's: Learn more
    If you have a TAFS Magnetometer and you want to add it to the graph you can do it here.
    Insent your Mag's Unique ID.

 

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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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