Alerts:
Space Weather Message Code: WATA30
Serial Number: 264
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 16 2108 UTC
WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G2 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Mar 17: None (Below G1) Mar 18: None (Below G1) Mar 19: G2 (Moderate)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT
Comment: G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storming is likely on 19 Mar with the arrival of a CME that left the Sun on 16 Mar. This is a reissue of the previous watch to correct an internal system error.
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: WATA30
Serial Number: 264
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 16 2025 UTC
WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G2 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Mar 17: None (Below G1) Mar 18: None (Below G1) Mar 19: G2 (Moderate)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT
Comment: G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storming is likely on 19 Mar with the arrival of the 16 Mar CME event. This event was associated with an M2.7 flare from AR 4392.
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: ALTEF3
Serial Number: 3648
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 16 1320 UTC
CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 3647
Begin Time: 2026 Mar 15 1630 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 1429 pfu
Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.
Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 901
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 16 1229 UTC
SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2026 Mar 16 1209 UTC
Maximum Time: 2026 Mar 16 1213 UTC
End Time: 2026 Mar 16 1217 UTC
Duration: 8 minutes
Peak Flux: 380 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 109 sfu
Comment: Associated with M2.7 flare from AR 4392.
Description: A 10cm radio burst indicates that the electromagnetic burst associated with a solar flare at the 10cm wavelength was double or greater than the initial 10cm radio background. This can be indicative of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 705
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 16 1226 UTC
ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2026 Mar 16 1212 UTC
Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major eruptions on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal mass ejections and solar radiation storms.
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1469
Issue Time: 2026 Mar 16 1224 UTC
ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2026 Mar 16 1209 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 1227 km/s
Comment: Likely associated with M2.7 flare from AR 4392.
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event.
Solar-terrestrial indices for 16 March follow.
Solar flux 111 and estimated planetary A-index 10.
The estimated planetary K-index at 0600 UTC on 17 March was 1.00.
Space weather for the past 24 hours has been minor.
Radio blackouts reaching the R1 level occurred.
No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours.
Geo Magnetic Forecast:
NOAA Ap Index Forecast
Observed Ap 15 Mar 017
Estimated Ap 16 Mar 012
Predicted Ap 17 Mar-19 Mar 010-008-040
NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 17 Mar-19 Mar
Active 30/25/15
Minor storm 10/05/20
Moderate storm 01/01/35
Strong-Extreme storm 01/01/25
NOAA Kp index forecast 17 Mar - 19 Mar
Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 19
00-03UT 2.67 2.67 1.67
03-06UT 3.00 2.33 5.33
06-09UT 2.33 2.00 6.33
09-12UT 2.00 1.33 5.67
12-15UT 2.00 1.67 4.33
15-18UT 2.00 2.00 3.33
18-21UT 2.33 2.33 3.67
21-00UT 2.67 2.67 4.00
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 Mar 17-Mar 19 2026 is 6.33 (NOAA Scale
G2).
NOAA Kp index breakdown Mar 17-Mar 19 2026
Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 19
00-03UT 2.67 2.67 1.67
03-06UT 3.00 2.33 5.33 (G1)
06-09UT 2.33 2.00 6.33 (G2)
09-12UT 2.00 1.33 5.67 (G2)
12-15UT 2.00 1.67 4.33
15-18UT 2.00 2.00 3.33
18-21UT 2.33 2.33 3.67
21-00UT 2.67 2.67 4.00
Rationale: G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storming is likely, with a chance
for isolated periods of G3 (Strong) geomagnetic storming, on 19 Mar with
the arrival of the 16 Mar CME.
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 17-Mar 19 2026
Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 19
S1 or greater 5% 5% 10%
Rationale: A slight chance for S1 (Minor) levels will exist on 19 Mar
with any shock enhancement with the arrival of the 16 Mar 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 Mar 16 2026 1215 UTC.
Radio Blackout Forecast for Mar 17-Mar 19 2026
Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 19
R1-R2 30% 30% 30%
R3 or greater 5% 5% 5%
Rationale: Solar activity is expected to be at low levels, with a chance
for M-class (R1-R2/Minor-Moderate) flares through 19 Mar.
Extended Space Weather Discussion:
Solar Activity
.24 hr Summary...
Solar activity has been at moderate levels for the past 24 hours. There
are currently 4 numbered sunspot regions on the disk. Region 4392
(S16E15, Csi/beta-gamma) continued to evolve during the early portions
of the period, developing additional penumbra and spots. AR 4392 was the
culprit of the largest event of the period, which was an M2.7 flare at
16/1215 UTC. This event was associated with a Type II raido sweep with
an estimated speed of 1,227 km/s, a Type IV radio sweep and a tenflare
that peaked at 16/1213 UTC at 380 sfu. The resulting CME was then first
observed in LASCO C2 imagery at approximately 16/1236 UTC as an
asymmetric halo. Modeling of this event determined arrival at Earth on
19 Mar.
.Forecast...
Solar activity is expected to be at low levels, with a chance for
M-class (R1-R2/Minor-Moderate) flares through 19 Mar.
Energetic Particle
.24 hr Summary...
Electrons greater than 2 MeV at geosynchronous orbit reached a peak
level of 2212 pfu at 16/1440 UTC. The greater than 10 MeV proton flux
was at background levels.
.Forecast...
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to continue to reach
high levels through 19 Mar. The greater than 10 MeV proton flux is
expected to continue at background levels through 18 Mar. A slight
chance for S1 (Minor) levels will exist on 19 Mar with any shock
enhancement with the arrival of the 16 Mar CME.
Solar Wind
.24 hr Summary...
Solar wind parameters reflected the waning influence of a positive
polarity CH HSS. Solar wind speed reached a peak of 637 km/s at
16/0606 UTC. Total IMF reached 6 nT at 16/1233 UTC. The maximum
southward component of Bz reached -4 nT at 16/1133 UTC. Phi was
predominantly in a positive orientation.
.Forecast...
Solar wind parameters are expected to remain elevated, but gradually
decline over the course of 17 and 18 Mar. Moderate enhancements are
expected on 19 Mar with the arrival of the 16 Mar CME.
Geospace
.24 hr Summary...
Geomagnetic field activity reached unsettled levels.
.Forecast...
Geomagnetic field activity is expected to be primarily quiet to
unsettled over 17-18 Mar under a waning positive polarity CH HSS regime.
G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storming is likely, with a chance for isolated
periods of G3 (Strong) geomagnetic storming, on 19 Mar with the arrival
of the 16 Mar CME.
27 Day Forecast:
Date | Radio Flux | Planetary A Index | Largest Kp Index
2026 Mar 16 108 15 4
2026 Mar 17 108 10 3
2026 Mar 18 105 8 3
2026 Mar 19 105 5 2
2026 Mar 20 105 10 3
2026 Mar 21 100 35 5
2026 Mar 22 102 25 5
2026 Mar 23 105 15 4
2026 Mar 24 110 15 4
2026 Mar 25 100 18 5
2026 Mar 26 110 10 3
2026 Mar 27 120 8 3
2026 Mar 28 125 5 2
2026 Mar 29 125 5 2
2026 Mar 30 125 15 4
2026 Mar 31 125 10 3
2026 Apr 01 130 5 2
2026 Apr 02 135 5 2
2026 Apr 03 140 18 5
2026 Apr 04 135 20 5
2026 Apr 05 135 8 3
2026 Apr 06 130 15 4
2026 Apr 07 135 8 3
2026 Apr 08 130 5 2
2026 Apr 09 125 25 5
2026 Apr 10 120 40 6
2026 Apr 11 115 20 5
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