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Alerts:
Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
Serial Number: 3609
Issue Time: 2026 Jan 24 0500 UTC

CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 3608
Begin Time: 2026 Jan 21 0950 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 3392 pfu
Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 2183
Issue Time: 2026 Jan 24 0257 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2182
Valid From: 2026 Jan 22 2325 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026 Jan 24 1500 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
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: 5235
Issue Time: 2026 Jan 24 0256 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 5234
Valid From: 2026 Jan 22 2224 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026 Jan 24 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.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 5234
Issue Time: 2026 Jan 23 2056 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 5233
Valid From: 2026 Jan 22 2224 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026 Jan 24 0300 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: 2182
Issue Time: 2026 Jan 23 2056 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2181
Valid From: 2026 Jan 22 2325 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2026 Jan 24 0300 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
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 23 January follow.
Solar flux 180 and estimated planetary A-index 28.
The estimated planetary K-index at 1500 UTC on 24 January was 3.00.

No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours.

Space weather for the next 24 hours is predicted to be minor.
Radio blackouts reaching the R1 level are likely.

Geo Magnetic Forecast:

NOAA Ap Index Forecast
Observed Ap 22 Jan 019
Estimated Ap 23 Jan 030
Predicted Ap 24 Jan-26 Jan 018-008-005

NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 24 Jan-26 Jan
Active                35/20/10
Minor storm           20/10/01
Moderate storm        05/01/01
Strong-Extreme storm  01/01/01

NOAA Kp index forecast 24 Jan - 26 Jan
             Jan 24    Jan 25    Jan 26
00-03UT        4.67      2.33      1.67
03-06UT        4.00      2.67      1.33
06-09UT        3.67      2.33      1.33
09-12UT        3.00      1.67      1.33
12-15UT        2.67      1.33      1.67
15-18UT        1.67      1.33      1.33
18-21UT        2.00      2.00      1.67
21-00UT        2.67      2.33      1.33

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 Jan 24-Jan 26 2026 is 4.67 (NOAA Scale
G1).

NOAA Kp index breakdown Jan 24-Jan 26 2026

             Jan 24       Jan 25       Jan 26
00-03UT       4.00         2.33         1.67
03-06UT       2.33         2.67         1.33
06-09UT       2.33         2.33         1.33
09-12UT       2.67         1.67         1.33
12-15UT       4.67 (G1)    1.33         1.67
15-18UT       3.67         1.33         1.33
18-21UT       2.67         2.00         1.67
21-00UT       2.67         2.33         1.33

Rationale: Isolated periods of G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storming is
expected on 24 Jan due to ongoing CH HSS effects.

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 Jan 24-Jan 26 2026

              Jan 24  Jan 25  Jan 26
S1 or greater   10%     10%     10%

Rationale: There is a slight chance for S1 (Minor) solar radiation
storms over 24-26 Jan.

C. NOAA Radio Blackout Activity and Forecast

No radio blackouts were observed over the past 24 hours.

Radio Blackout Forecast for Jan 24-Jan 26 2026

              Jan 24        Jan 25        Jan 26
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 an R3 (Strong) or greater event, over 24-26 Jan.

Extended Space Weather Discussion:

Solar Activity

.24 hr Summary...
Solar activity was at low levels. Region 4345 (S17W56, Esi/beta)
exhibited minor decay in its intermediate spots. Region 4351 (S04W21,
Dai/beta) experienced decay in its intermediate spots as well while
producing a C4.1 flare at 24/0831 UTC. Region 4353 (N18W16, Dai/beta)
was of note as it underwent evolution, gaining additional asymmetric
penumbra. Region 4355 (S14E44, Bxo/beta) was numbered this period, but
was otherwise unremarkable. New spots were noted near S11W04 and N09W09,
but went unnumbered due to a lack of corroborating observatory reports.

Multiple CMEs were observed after 23/1500 UTC. Analysis of these events
determined the origin of each event to be either on the far side of the
solar disk or on or just beyond the south eastern limb and thus not
Earth-directed.

.Forecast...
Solar activity is expected to remain at low levels, with moderate
(R1/R2, Minor/Moderate) levels likely and a slight chance for X-class
flares (R3-Strong) on 24-26 Jan.

Energetic Particle

.24 hr Summary...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux reached high levels with a peak
flux of 3,391 pfu observed at 23/1725 UTC. The greater than 10 MeV
proton flux was below the S1 (Minor) threshold and still returning to
background levels.

.Forecast...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to reach high levels on
24-26 Jan. The greater than 10 MeV proton enhancement is expected to
continue to decline towards background levels over 24-26 Jan.

Solar Wind

.24 hr Summary...
Solar wind parameters were indicative of a CH HSS regime. Total field
was primarily 6-7 nT while the Bz component was +/- 5 nT. Solar wind
speeds gradually decreased from near 600 km/s to end the period near 550
km/s. Phi was predominantly in the positive solar sector.

.Forecast...
Solar wind parameters are expected to remain enhanced on 24-25 Jan as CH
HSS effects persist. A near ambient-like regime is expected to return
for 26 Jan.

Geospace

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

.Forecast...
The geomagnetic field is expected to be at active to G1 (Minor) levels
on 24 Jan as HSS activity persists. Decreasing HSS influence over
25-26 Jan should bring geomagnetic activity down to quiet to unsettled
levels over the course of those two days.

27 Day Forecast:

Date | Radio Flux | Planetary A Index | Largest Kp Index
2026 Jan 19     160          20          4
2026 Jan 20     165          16          4
2026 Jan 21     170          10          3
2026 Jan 22     175           8          3
2026 Jan 23     180           8          3
2026 Jan 24     180           5          2
2026 Jan 25     175           5          2
2026 Jan 26     170           5          2
2026 Jan 27     165          10          3
2026 Jan 28     160          15          4
2026 Jan 29     165          25          5
2026 Jan 30     165          12          4
2026 Jan 31     160          10          3
2026 Feb 01     155           5          2
2026 Feb 02     150           5          2
2026 Feb 03     145           5          2
2026 Feb 04     140          15          4
2026 Feb 05     130          12          4
2026 Feb 06     120          10          3
2026 Feb 07     125           8          3
2026 Feb 08     130           8          3
2026 Feb 09     135          10          3
2026 Feb 10     140           8          3
2026 Feb 11     135           8          3
2026 Feb 12     135           5          2
2026 Feb 13     135          20          4
2026 Feb 14     140          15          4

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'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.

AF Index (Experemental) AF Community Activity (Hits)
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.

SWPC Kp (Observation)
SWPC Kp (Prediction) GeoSpace Kp (Prediction) Wing Kp (Legacy : Date < 22/06/18)
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.

Northern Hemisphere (Aurora Borealis) Southern Hemisphere (Aurora Australis)
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.

Mag Bt (Total Strength) Mag Bx (X Axis) Mag By (Y Axis) Mag Bz (Z Axis) Solar Wind Speed Proton Density Dynamic Pressure (Calculated)
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.
Show ACE (When enabled the forecasting / timeshift feature will be disabled)
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.

Primary Secondary Variation (Pri - Sec)
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.

Macquarie Island (Intermagnet / Geo Science Aus) Mawson (Intermagnet / Geo Science Aus) Canberra (Intermagnet / Geo Science Aus) Ruru Obseratory (www.ruruobseratory.org.nz / NZ) Aurora Forecast #1 (Hobart) Aurora Forecast #2 (Hobart) Aurora Forecast #3 (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.

v4.16b

Aurora Forecast is free to use, however it takes a lot of time and effort to maintain. If you find it useful and are a regular user then please consider making a donation to keep it running. Feedback is always welcome.

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)
Mawson and Macquarie Island data is copyright Commonwealth of Australia (Geoscience Australia), and redistributed under Creative Commons v4.
Thanks to INTERMAGNET for promoting high standards of magnetic observatory practice in providing access to these feeds. (www.intermagnet.org).

Local Australian weather composite maps provided by Oz Forecast

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GRAPH OPTIONS: Learn more
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DATA SOURCES: Learn more
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