Space weather and health

[Jhanananda]

Today, March 05, my morning blood sugar reading was 111, which is down 9 points from yesterday's reading. In the last 24 hours the Planetary K-Index has remained in the 1s to 3s (and mostly 1s) for more than 3 days, which explains my lowering daily blood sugar reading, even though yesterday I ate a bran muffin for breakfast and 3 small slices of garlic bread for dinner. This demonstrates:
1) A mostly low carb diet reduces my diabetes.
2) Eggs in a mostly low carb diet reduces my diabetes.
3) Finally, and perhaps more importantly, the planetary K index has a profound effect upon my pancreatic function, such that when the K index is below 4, or lower, then my morning blood sugar will be normal.

Real-Time Geomagnetic Conditions total magnetic field (scalar) TUC Tucson Geomagnetic station F channel 47476.7 nT to 47512.3 nT varying 35.6 nT, with a mean of about 47505 nT. 

TUC - Tucson
Thu, 05 Mar 2015 14:20:00 GMT

    Current F47510 nT
    Nominal F47993 nT
    Change in F-483 nT

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center


The Electron Proton Alpha Monitor (EPAMp)03-04 to 05-2015 shows a continued leveling off of the electrons and protons with short spikes of disturbance from from continuing solar activity.  All channels are normalized except for one, which is still declining.


GOES Proton Flux 03-03 to 05-2015, shows all channels in the proton flux remain normal.

U.S. Total Electron Content.  I found this page useful to observe during a Solar Geomagnetic Storm.


GOES X-Ray Flux chart 03-03 to 05-2015, shows the significant the x-ray stream is calming down, but there was another, small burst of x-rays this morning.


The Estimated Planetary K-Index has continued to decline to levels 1-3 for at least 3 days.   My blood sugar has also gone down.  My allergies have improved as well.

Space Weather There was only 1 new reported solar weather event/prediction in the past 24 hours.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
Serial Number: 2155
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 04 1703 UTC

CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2154
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 03 1240 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 2054 pfu

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.

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[Jhanananda]

Space weather alert.  A little more than 24 hours ago there was the beginning of a sizable x-ray event that is still building. There was also another curios break in the data streams for: x-ray flux, proton flux, ACE Real-Time Solar Wind, and GOES Magnetometer, between 1200 and 1800 UTC. In response, the sun released what appears to be a CME just about an hour ago.  See images below.

CME launched this morning

Today, March 06, my morning blood sugar reading was 140, which is up 29 points from yesterday's reading. In the last 24 hours the Planetary K-Index rose to level 4. We are also currently at an R1 level space weather alert, which are due to the previous M-class solar flare we had a few days ago.  I just happened to be sleeping in my grounded Faraday cage at the time of most of this solar weather event.  Nonetheless, my blood sugar is up 30 points.

Real-Time Geomagnetic Conditions total magnetic field (scalar) TUC Tucson Geomagnetic station F channel 47483.8 nT to 47510.5 nT varying 26.7 nT, with a mean of about 47505 nT. 

TUC - Tucson
Fri, 06 Mar 2015 13:30:00 GMT

    Current F47507 nT
    Nominal F47993 nT
    Change in F-486 nT

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center


The Electron Proton Alpha Monitor (EPAMp)03-05 to 06-2015 shows a gap followed by a spike in the electrons and protons.


GOES Proton Flux 03-04 to 06-2015, shows all channels in the proton flux remain normal, but there is a gap in the record that corresponds to the gaps in other records which precede an x-ray burst.

U.S. Total Electron Content.  I found this page useful to observe during a Solar Geomagnetic Storm.


GOES X-Ray Flux chart 03-04 to 06-2015, shows a significant spike in the x-ray stream preceded by a gap in the data.


The Estimated Planetary K-Index has risen to a level 4, and is now declining.   In response my blood sugar has also gone up. 

Space Weather There was only 2 new reported solar weather events/predictions in the past 24 hours.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
Serial Number: 1765
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 06 0757 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 06 0750 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0600-0900 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 2474
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 06 0737 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2015 Mar 06 0736 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Mar 06 1600 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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[Jhanananda]

Space weather alert. 48 hours ago there was the beginning of a sizable x-ray event that became a 36 hour event. There were more curios breaks in the data streams for: proton flux, ACE Real-Time Solar Wind, and GOES Magnetometer, around 2100 UTC. There is also an S feature visible on the solar disk, which has been used as a predictor of significant solar events; thus I believe that yesterday's CME was not a related response to these events, but related to an earlier x-ray event.  Therefore I predict that the sun will released another emission of significances in the next few hours.  See images below.

An S feature that appeared on the solar disk this morning.

Today, March 07, my morning blood sugar reading was 120, which is down 20 points from yesterday's reading. There was 6 hours of level 4 Planetary K-Index for the 6 hours that I was in my low frequency Faraday cage, and it had come to an end before I came out of it this morning, which might explain why my blood sugar was lower than I would expect.

Real-Time Geomagnetic Conditions total magnetic field (scalar) TUC Tucson Geomagnetic station F channel 47484.1 nT to 47516.9 nT varying 32.8 nT, with a mean of about 47505 nT. 

TUC - Tucson
Sat, 07 Mar 2015 15:20:00 GMT

    Current F47515 nT
    Nominal F47993 nT
    Change in F-478 nT

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center


The Electron Proton Alpha Monitor (EPAMp)03-06 to 07-2015 shows a general rise in the electrons and protons in the solar wind impacting the earth.


GOES Proton Flux 03-05 to 07-2015, shows all channels in the proton flux remain normal, but there is another gap in the record that corresponds to the gaps in other records which precede an x-ray burst.

U.S. Total Electron Content.  I found this page useful to observe during a Solar Geomagnetic Storm.


GOES X-Ray Flux chart 03-05 to 07-2015, shows the completion of the significant spike started yesterday in the x-ray stream preceded by a gap in the data.


The Estimated Planetary K-Index has rose to a level 4 for 6 hours, before declining to level 3.   Nonetheless, my blood sugar actually dropped since yesterday. I believe that my blood sugar dropped since yesterday, because the level-4 k index event took place while I slept in my low-frequency Faraday cage during the event. 

Space Weather There was only 2 new reported solar weather events/predictions in the past 24 hours.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
Serial Number: 1766
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 07 0216 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 07 0216 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 2475
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 07 0212 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2015 Mar 07 0212 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Mar 07 1400 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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[Jhanananda]

Space weather alert. 3 days ago there was the beginning of a sizable x-ray event that became a 36 hour event. There were more curios breaks in the data streams for: proton flux, ACE Real-Time Solar Wind, and GOES Magnetometer. There is also an S feature visible on the solar disk, which has been used as a predictor of significant solar events. As predicted just after midnight (UTC) there was am M-class x-ray event immediately followed by a solar burst.  It was followed by another x-ray event, which suggests in 2-3 days there will be another significant solar emission.  See images below.

An x-ray image of the solar disk as it burst from the disk this morning.

An image of the burst of solar wind related to the significant solar event this morning.

Today, March 08, my morning blood sugar reading was 119, which is down 1 point from yesterday's reading. There was a 3 hour interval of level 4 Planetary K-Index late in the afternoon (my time MST) yesterday, and another 3 hour interval of level 4 Planetary K-Index, when I was in my low frequency Faraday cage, and it had come to an end before I came out of it this morning, which might explain why my blood sugar remains lower than I would expect. So, the low frequency Faraday cage seems to be working.  My plan is to build one that I can live and work inside of during these solar vents.  And, I also plan to acquire an iPhone, or similar phone so that I can view the solar weather page easily throughout the day wherever I am, and receive alerts automatically.

Real-Time Geomagnetic Conditions total magnetic field (scalar) TUC Tucson Geomagnetic station F channel 47452.5 nT to 47516.0 nT varying 63.5 nT, with a mean of about 47500 nT.  This is the largest variation in the magnetic field in my region since I have been paying attention to this record.

TUC - Tucson
Sun, 08 Mar 2015 14:30:00 GMT

    Current F47505 nT
    Nominal F47993 nT
    Change in F-488 nT

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center


The Electron Proton Alpha Monitor (EPAMp)03-07 to 08-2015 shows a slight rise in the electrons and protons in the solar wind impacting the earth There is also a significant spike, as well as a large break in the data.  These breaks in the data stream seem to occur in conjunction with x-ray bursts, so I am going to speculate that the x-ray burst swamps the instrument off scale.


GOES Proton Flux 03-06 to 08-2015, shows all channels in the proton flux remain normal, but there are more gaps in the record that correspond to the gaps in other records which tend to be concurrent with an x-ray burst.

U.S. Total Electron Content.  I found this page useful to observe during a Solar Geomagnetic Storm.


GOES X-Ray Flux chart 03-06 to 08-2015, shows the end of the last significant spike from 2 days ago, followed by yet another one this morning in the x-ray stream preceded by a gap in the data.


The Estimated Planetary K-Index has risen twice to a level 4 in the last 24 hours.   

Space Weather There were 5 new reported solar weather events/predictions in the past 24 hours.

Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
Serial Number: 135
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 07 2322 UTC

SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded M5
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 07 2145 UTC
Maximum Time: 2015 Mar 07 2222 UTC
End Time: 2015 Mar 07 2258 UTC
X-ray Class: M9.2
Location: S19E60
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered primarily on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth.
Radio - Limited blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for tens of minutes.

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Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 654
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 07 2301 UTC

SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 07 2236 UTC
Maximum Time: 2015 Mar 07 2239 UTC
End Time: 2015 Mar 07 2246 UTC
Duration: 10 minutes
Peak Flux: 260 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 138 sfu

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 493
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 07 2242 UTC

ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 07 2204 UTC

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 995
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 07 2241 UTC

ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 07 2157 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 704 km/s

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 250
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 07 2204 UTC

ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 07 2203 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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[Jhanananda]

Space weather alert. Yesterday there was another sizable x-ray event. There were more curios breaks in the data streams for: x-ray flux, proton flux, ACE Real-Time Solar Wind, and GOES Magnetometer. The S feature visible on the solar disk is still there, but is beginning to rotate out of view.

As predicted the M-class x-ray event immediately was followed by a solar flare, which included a coronal mass ejection.  See the NOAA Alerts, Watches and Warnings page for the details, which are copied below.  It was followed by another x-ray event, which suggests in 2-3 days there will be another significant solar emission.  See images below.  I have added a higher resolution SOHO image of the coronal mass ejection below.

An image of coronal mass ejection to occurred yesterday morning.

It has been one of my hypotheses for decades that the 11 year solar cycle is driven by debris falling into the sun.  It just so happens that there were to sun-grazing comets observed in the last few days.  One on the 6th and another on the 9th.  You can find them at the SOHO Sungrazer Project.  The hypothesis that I am running under is comets and asteroids are not a single object, but a debris field, so while we may see a comet that does not fall into the sun, but we observe CME, and other solar disturbances in close proximity of the passage of a Sungrazer, there are smaller objects which are large enough to cause a solar disturbance that are; nonetheless too small to be observed with our present technology that is in place observing the sun.

Today, March 09, my morning blood sugar reading was 126, which is up only 6 point from yesterday's reading. In the past 24 hours the Planetary K-Index at level 0-3 which has not shown to cause a reduction in my health.

Real-Time Geomagnetic Conditions total magnetic field (scalar) TUC Tucson Geomagnetic station F channel 47463.9 nT to 47512.0 nT varying 48.1 nT, with a mean of about 47500 nT. 

TUC - Tucson
Mon, 09 Mar 2015 15:50:00 GMT

    Current F47510 nT
    Nominal F47993 nT
    Change in F-483 nT

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center


The Electron Proton Alpha Monitor (EPAMp)03-08 to 09-2015 shows a slight rise in the electrons and protons in the solar wind impacting the earth There is also a significant spike. 


GOES Proton Flux 03-07 to 09-2015, shows all channels in the proton flux remain normal.

U.S. Total Electron Content.  I found this page useful to observe during a Solar Geomagnetic Storm.


GOES X-Ray Flux chart 03-07 to 09-2015, shows yesterday's x-ray burst, which suggests that there is going to be another solar event today.


The Estimated Planetary K-Index has declined to 0-3 in the last 24 hours.   

Space Weather There were 3 new reported solar weather events/predictions in the past 24 hours.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
Serial Number: 2157
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 08 1512 UTC

ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 08 1455 UTC
Station: GOES-13
 

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
Serial Number: 1767
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 08 1502 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 08 1500 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1200-1500 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 2476
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 08 1415 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2015 Mar 08 1414 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Mar 09 0700 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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[Jhanananda]

Space weather alert. Yesterday there was a series of sizable x-ray spike events, plus several radio bursts, and another coronal mass ejection (CME). There were no breaks in the data streams.

As predicted the x-ray burst event of 2 days ago was followed by a CME.  See the NOAA Alerts, Watches and Warnings page for the details, which are copied below.  It was followed by series of sizable x-ray spike events.  See images below.  I have added a higher resolution SOHO image of today's coronal mass ejection below.

An image of coronal mass ejection that occurred this morning.

This is a LASCO image of the same CME 2 hours later as it got farther from the sun.

Today, March 10, my morning blood sugar reading was 135, which is up only 9 point from yesterday's reading. In the past 24 hours the Planetary K-Index at level 0-2, which should have resulted in lower blood sugar, not higher blood sugar, but it is only 10 points, and there is bound to be that little variation in one's daily blood sugar reading.  On the other hand my allergies had declined along with the K-index and my blood sugar; however, now my allergies and blood sugar are both up, so there might be other variables at work.  Perhaps my body is responding to the increase in x-rays and/or radio bursts from the sun?

Real-Time Geomagnetic Conditions total magnetic field (scalar) TUC Tucson Geomagnetic station F channel 47475.0 nT to 47512.0 nT varying 37.0 nT, with a mean of about 47500 nT. 

TUC - Tucson
Tue, 10 Mar 2015 13:25:00 GMT

    Current F47507 nT
    Nominal F47993 nT
    Change in F-486 nT

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center


The Electron Proton Alpha Monitor (EPAMp)03-09 to 10-2015 shows a slight rise in the electrons and protons in the solar wind impacting the earth. 


GOES Proton Flux 03-07 to 09-2015, shows all channels in the proton flux remain normal.

U.S. Total Electron Content.  I found this page useful to observe during a Solar Geomagnetic Storm.


GOES X-Ray Flux chart 03-08 to 10-2015, shows yesterday's x-ray burst is over, but is was followed by a series of short x-ray bursts that is ongoing.


The Estimated Planetary K-Index has declined to 0-2 in the last 24 hours.   

Space Weather There were 11 new reported solar weather events/predictions in the past 24 hours.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 496
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 10 0343 UTC

ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 10 0326 UTC

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 656
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 10 0342 UTC

SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 10 0321 UTC
Maximum Time: 2015 Mar 10 0321 UTC
End Time: 2015 Mar 10 0321 UTC
Duration: 1 minutes
Peak Flux: 130 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 123 sfu

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
Serial Number: 137
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 10 0333 UTC

SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded M5
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 10 0319 UTC
Maximum Time: 2015 Mar 10 0324 UTC
End Time: 2015 Mar 10 0328 UTC
X-ray Class: M5.1
Optical Class: 2b
Location: S15E40
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered primarily on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth.
Radio - Limited blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for tens of minutes.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 252
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 10 0324 UTC

ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 10 0323 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 997
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 10 0056 UTC

ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 10 0005 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 967 km/s

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 655
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 10 0055 UTC

SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 10 0009 UTC
Maximum Time: 2015 Mar 10 0012 UTC
End Time: 2015 Mar 10 0026 UTC
Duration: 17 minutes
Peak Flux: 550 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 123 sfu

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 495
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 10 0021 UTC

ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 09 2346 UTC

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
Serial Number: 136
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 10 0017 UTC

SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded M5
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 09 2329 UTC
Maximum Time: 2015 Mar 09 2353 UTC
End Time: 2015 Mar 10 0012 UTC
X-ray Class: M5.8
Optical Class: 2n
Location: S16E39
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered primarily on sub-solar point on the sunlit side of Earth.
Radio - Limited blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication for tens of minutes.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 251
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 09 2350 UTC

ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 09 2348 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 494
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 09 1832 UTC

ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 09 1753 UTC

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 996
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 09 1815 UTC

ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 09 1744 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 871 km/s

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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[Jhanananda]

Space weather alert. Yesterday's series of sizable x-ray spike events and radio bursts have continued. There were no breaks in the data streams.  Another S shape has appeared on the solar disk.  The S has a sun spot at either end, and there are x-ray sources at both ends as well as along the S.  It suggests that there might be a large solar disturbance building.  See image below.

This is a x-ray image of the solar disk with an S shaped feature, which is lined by x-ray sources.

Today, March 11, my morning blood sugar reading was 151, which is up 16 point from yesterday's reading. In the past 24 hours the Planetary K-Index at level 0-3, which should have resulted in lower blood sugar, not higher blood sugar. Perhaps my hypothesis that the Planetary K-Index is causing a fluctuation in my morning blood sugar, or there might be other variables that I have not taken into account.

Real-Time Geomagnetic Conditions total magnetic field (scalar) TUC Tucson Geomagnetic station F channel 47478.1 nT to 47514.1 nT varying 36.0 nT, with a mean of about 47505 nT. 

TUC - Tucson
Wed, 11 Mar 2015 13:45:00 GMT

    Current F47512 nT
    Nominal F47993 nT
    Change in F-481 nT

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center


The Electron Proton Alpha Monitor (EPAMp)03-10 to 11-2015 shows a decline in the energy of the electrons and protons in the solar wind impacting the earth. 


GOES Proton Flux 03-08 to 010-2015, shows all channels in the proton flux remain normal.

U.S. Total Electron Content.  I found this page useful to observe during a Solar Geomagnetic Storm.


GOES X-Ray Flux chart 03-09 to 11-2015, shows the series of short x-ray bursts is ongoing.


The Estimated Planetary K-Index remains low at 0-3 in the last 24 hours.   

Space Weather There were 6 new reported solar weather events/predictions in the past 24 hours.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 2477
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 11 0643 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2015 Mar 11 0645 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Mar 11 1400 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 657
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 11 0157 UTC

SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 11 0000 UTC
Maximum Time: 2015 Mar 11 0000 UTC
End Time: 2015 Mar 11 0001 UTC
Duration: 1 minutes
Peak Flux: 350 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 121 sfu

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 497
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 11 0155 UTC

ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 11 0005 UTC

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 998
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 11 0155 UTC

ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 11 0003 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 1512 km/s

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WATA20
Serial Number: 607
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 10 1805 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted

Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Mar 11:  None (Below G1)   Mar 12:  None (Below G1)   Mar 13:  G1 (Minor)

THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
Serial Number: 2159
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 10 1713 UTC

CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2158
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 08 1455 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 1148 pfu

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.

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[Jhanananda]

Space weather alert. Yesterday's series of sizable x-ray spike events and radio bursts has given away to a major rise in x-ray emissions, which are typical of a coming solar event.  The S shaped feature in the sun's surface is still there, but it is rotating out of view. Early this morning, at the upper edge of that S shaped feature, was a large x-ray flare.  This recent solar activity might be due to a known Kreutz group sun-grazing comet is now approaching the sun. See image below.

This is an x-ray image of the solar disk with an S shaped feature, which is lined by x-ray sources, and now an x-ray flare.

Today, March 12, my morning blood sugar reading was 140, which is down 11 point from yesterday's reading. In the past 24 hours the Planetary K-Index at level 1-3. Even though the K index has risen slightly my allergies and blood sugar have lowered.

Real-Time Geomagnetic Conditions total magnetic field (scalar) TUC Tucson Geomagnetic station F channel 47474.9 nT to 47514.4 nT varying 39.5 nT, with a mean of about 47500 nT. 

TUC - Tucson
Thu, 12 Mar 2015 13:15:00 GMT

    Current F47506 nT
    Nominal F47993 nT
    Change in F-487 nT

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center


The Electron Proton Alpha Monitor (EPAMp)03-11 to 12-2015 shows a rise in the energy of the electrons and protons in the solar wind impacting the earth. 


GOES Proton Flux 03-08 to 010-2015, shows all channels in the proton flux remain normal.

U.S. Total Electron Content.  I found this page useful to observe during a Solar Geomagnetic Storm.


GOES X-Ray Flux chart 03-10 to 12-2015, shows the series of short x-ray bursts gave way to an x-ray event.


The Estimated Planetary K-Index has risen slightly to 1-3 in the last 24 hours.   

Space Weather There were 5 new reported solar weather events/predictions in the past 24 hours.

Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
Serial Number: 112
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 11 1710 UTC

SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded X1
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 11 1611 UTC
Maximum Time: 2015 Mar 11 1622 UTC
End Time: 2015 Mar 11 1629 UTC
X-ray Class: X2.1
Optical Class: 2b
Location: S17E23
NOAA Scale: R3 - Strong

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 658
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 11 1704 UTC

SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 11 1618 UTC
Maximum Time: 2015 Mar 11 1621 UTC
End Time: 2015 Mar 11 1621 UTC
Duration: 3 minutes
Peak Flux: 160 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 121 sfu

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 498
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 11 1701 UTC

ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 11 1638 UTC

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 999
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 11 1700 UTC

ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 11 1623 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 1461 km/s

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
Serial Number: 253
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 11 1619 UTC

ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 11 1617 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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[Jhanananda]

Space weather alert. More significant x-ray spike events and radio bursts occurred yesterday.  The associated CME to the reported x-ray burst was released later in the day after my report. See image below.

This is a SOHO image of the CME that followed the x-ray flare by about 10 hours.

This is a LASCO image of the same CME further from the sun that became visible another 10 hours later.

Today, March 13, my morning blood sugar reading was 171, which is up 31 point from yesterday's reading. In the past 48 hours the Planetary K-Index at level 0-3, and in the last 24 hours it has been 0-1. The morning blood sugar reading is not right now following the Planetary K-Index, which means my hypothesis might be falling apart, or there are other variables, such as the many x-ray bursts that we have had in the last 48 hours or so might be the cause of the rise in blood sugar. Honing this hypothesis is going to take a lot more time and observation and comparison to work through.

Here is a news item regarding the current x-class x-ray burst

Active sunspot unleashes X-class solar flare, high-latitude aurora possible Friday

Real-Time Geomagnetic Conditions total magnetic field (scalar) TUC Tucson Geomagnetic station F channel 47474.4 nT to 47513.2 nT varying 38.8 nT, with a mean of about 47500 nT. 

TUC - Tucson
Fri, 13 Mar 2015 13:00:00 GMT

    Current F47507 nT
    Nominal F47993 nT
    Change in F-486 nT

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center


The Electron Proton Alpha Monitor (EPAMp)03-12 to 13-2015 shows a decline in the energy of the electrons and protons in the solar wind impacting the earth with a large spike. 


GOES Proton Flux 03-11 to 13-2015, shows all channels in the proton flux remain normal.

U.S. Total Electron Content.  I found this page useful to observe during a Solar Geomagnetic Storm.


GOES X-Ray Flux chart 03-11 to 13-2015, shows the x-ray bursts continue.


The Estimated Planetary K-Index has declined slightly to 0-1 in the last 24 hours.   

Space Weather There were 6 new reported solar weather events/predictions in the past 24 hours.

Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 660
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 12 2204 UTC

SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 12 2148 UTC
Maximum Time: 2015 Mar 12 2149 UTC
End Time: 2015 Mar 12 2149 UTC
Duration: 1 minutes
Peak Flux: 280 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 127 sfu

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 659
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 12 1819 UTC

SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 12 1208 UTC
Maximum Time: 2015 Mar 12 1211 UTC
End Time: 2015 Mar 12 1214 UTC
Duration: 6 minutes
Peak Flux: 220 sfu
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 132 sfu

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 499
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 12 1457 UTC

ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 12 1407 UTC

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WATA20
Serial Number: 608
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 12 1422 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted

Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Mar 13:  G1 (Minor)   Mar 14:  G1 (Minor)   Mar 15:  None (Below G1)

THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 2478
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 12 0516 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2015 Mar 12 0515 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Mar 12 1400 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1000
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 12 0309 UTC

ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 12 0221 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 1903 km/s

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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[Jhanananda]

Today, March 14, my morning blood sugar reading was 206, which is up another 35 points from yesterday's reading. In the past 48 hours the Planetary K-Index at level 1-3. It is the highest recorded morning blood sugar reading that I have gotten in 4.5 months.  If my blood sugar is now following the x-ray level, then it should start to drop off as soon as the x-ray levels drop.  On the other hand we are now expecting a K-4 level geomagnetic disturbance, and we have been at R-1 and G-1 electromagnetic level events. 

It is also possible that my continuing rise in morning blood sugar might be due to exhaustion from moving.  My allergy symptoms have also worsened.

Real-Time Geomagnetic Conditions total magnetic field (scalar) TUC Tucson Geomagnetic station F channel 47465.8 nT to 47511.4 nT varying 46.6 nT, with a mean of about 47495 nT. 

TUC - Tucson
Sat, 14 Mar 2015 13:55:00 GMT

    Current F47511 nT
    Nominal F47993 nT
    Change in F-482 nT

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center


The Electron Proton Alpha Monitor (EPAMp)03-13 to 14-2015 shows a flattening in the energy of the electrons and protons in the solar wind impacting the earth. 


GOES Proton Flux 03-12 to 14-2015, shows all channels in the proton flux remain normal.

U.S. Total Electron Content.  I found this page useful to observe during a Solar Geomagnetic Storm.


GOES X-Ray Flux chart 03-12 to 14-2015, shows the x-ray bursts re calming down.


The Estimated Planetary K-Index has declined slightly to 1-3 in the last 48 hours.   

Space Weather There was only 1 new reported solar weather events/predictions in the past 24 hours.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 2479
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 13 1310 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2015 Mar 13 1310 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Mar 13 2200 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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[Jhanananda]

Today, March 15, my morning blood sugar reading was 144, which is down 62 points from yesterday's reading. In the past 3 days the Planetary K-Index has been at a low level, although it is beginning to rise. the x-ray level had been rising for days, which I believe accounts for my rise in blood sugar yesterday.  There was; however, a medium sized burst last night. My allergy symptoms have been declining again as well.  It suggests that my blood sugar is going to rise due to any rise in the electromagnetic spectrum.

Please note:
I have changed the format of this daily report to reflect the actual sequence of events that start with x-ray bursts, then an x-ray flare, which then produces a CME, which produces turbulence in the solar wind, which then effects the planetary k-index.


If your recall on the 12th and 13th there were 2 significant x-ray bursts


Today there was an x-ray flare at 1:48 UTC, which I believe was related to the above x-ray bursts


The x-ray flare produced a CME, which was visible on the close range LASCO Coronagraph at 2:36 UTC


The CME became visible on the long range LASCO Coronagraph at 3:42 UTC


GOES Proton Flux 03-13 to 15-2015, shows the >10MeV channel is beginning to rise due to a previous CME of a few days ago.


The Electron Proton Alpha Monitor (EPAMp)03-14 to 15-2015 shows a rise in the energy of the electrons and protons in the solar wind impacting the earth, but still within levels 1-3. 


This morning the GOES X-Ray Flux chart for 03-13 to 15-2015, shows there was another x-ray bursts of less significance, so we can expect another x-ray flare in the next 24 hours, but it will be smaller than the one we had a few hours ago.

These flares may be due to another sun-grazing comet reported on the 13th.  Comets, especially sun-grazing comets, will have companions, which might be too small for the LASCO Coronagraph to observe, which might be impacting the sun causing the solar disturbances.


The Estimated Planetary K-Index has begun to rise to 2-3 in response to a rise in the Proton Flux in the last 24 hours.   

Real-Time Geomagnetic Conditions total magnetic field (scalar) TUC Tucson Geomagnetic station F channel 47470.3 nT to 47515.4 nT varying 46.1 nT, with a mean of about 47500 nT.  The curve shows considerable disturbance in the last 24 hours.

TUC - Tucson
Sun, 15 Mar 2015 14:10:00 GMT

    Current F47509 nT
    Nominal F47993 nT
    Change in F-484 nT

U.S. Total Electron Content.  I found this page useful to observe during a Solar Geomagnetic Storm.

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

Space Weather There were 3 new reported solar weather events/predictions in the past 24 hours.

Space Weather Message Code: WATA20
Serial Number: 609
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 15 1329 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted

Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Mar 16:  None (Below G1)   Mar 17:  None (Below G1)   Mar 18:  G1 (Minor)

THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 500
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 15 0207 UTC

ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 15 0127 UTC

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1001
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 15 0206 UTC

ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 15 0127 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 745 km/s

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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[Jhanananda]

Today, March 16, my morning blood sugar reading was 136, which is down 8 points from yesterday's reading. In the past 3 days the Planetary K-Index has been at a low level, although it has been to rising.  It is now more at levels 3 than 1-2. The x-ray level had been calming down for days, but is still active, which I believe accounts for my rise in blood sugar 2 days ago, but declining.  There was; however, another medium sized solar flare yesterday, as predicted. My allergy symptoms still declining.

Daily Solar activity report

If your recall yesterday there was another less significant x-ray burst


Later yesterday there was an x-ray flare at 23:56 UTC


An earlier x-ray flare produced a CME, which was visible on the long range LASCO Coronagraph at 05:42 UTC.  The CME produced by the above x-ray flare was not recorded by either LASCO Coronagraph, because there is missing data for this time period from both instruments.


GOES Proton Flux 03-14 to 16-2015, shows the >10MeV channel is still rising due to a previous CME of a few days ago.


The Electron Proton Alpha Monitor (EPAMp)03-15 to 16-2015 shows a continued rise in the energy of the electrons and protons in the solar wind impacting the earth, but still within level 3. 


This morning the GOES X-Ray Flux chart for 03-14 to 16-2015, shows there was another small x-ray burst, so we can expect another small x-ray flare in the next 24 hours.  Otherwise the overall energy of the x-ray band of the electromagnetic spectrum is calling down again.


The Estimated Planetary K-Index has begun to still rising now to mostly 3 in response to a rise in the Proton Flux in the last 2 days.   

Real-Time Geomagnetic Conditions total magnetic field (scalar) TUC Tucson Geomagnetic station F channel 47479.5 nT to 47513.2 nT varying 33.7 nT, with a mean of about 47510 nT.  The curve shows considerable disturbance in the last 24 hours.

TUC - Tucson
Mon, 16 Mar 2015 14:05:00 GMT

    Current F47509 nT
    Nominal F47993 nT
    Change in F-484 nT

U.S. Total Electron Content.  I found this page useful to observe during a Solar Geomagnetic Storm.

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

Space Weather There were 2 new reported solar weather events/predictions in the past 24 hours.

Space Weather Message Code: WARPX1
Serial Number: 442
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 16 0801 UTC

WARNING: Proton 10MeV Integral Flux above 10pfu expected
Valid From: 2015 Mar 16 0800 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Mar 16 2359 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
Predicted NOAA Scale: S1 - Minor

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Radio - Minor impacts on polar HF (high frequency) radio propagation resulting in fades at lower frequencies.

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Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 2480
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 16 0453 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2015 Mar 16 0452 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Mar 16 1300 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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[Jhanananda]

Today, March 17, my morning blood sugar reading was 161, which is up almost 30 points from yesterday's reading. See the Daily Solar Weather & Health Report below

Daily Solar Weather & Health Report

In the past 3 days there have been no more major flares or x-ray bursts to report, nor CMEs to report; however, the x-ray flux continues to be disturbed.



GOES Proton Flux 03-15 to 17-2015, shows the >10MeV channel has begun to decline and is almost back to normal background levels after 3 days of elevated levels.


The Electron Proton Alpha Monitor (EPAMp)03-16 to 17-2015 shows a sharp rise in the energy of the electrons and protons in the solar wind impacting the earth, but it is now declining. 


The Estimated Planetary K-Index rose sharply to levels 5 and 6 around 9 hours ago in response to a rise in the Proton Flux in the last 3 days.  At about that time my allergies became significant and I also experienced a sharp increase in the frequency and intensity of rheumatoid arthritis pain.  It is still at level 6, which explains the rise in my blood sugar, the increase in my allergies and rheumatoid arthritis pain.

Real-Time Geomagnetic Conditions total magnetic field (scalar) TUC Tucson Geomagnetic station F channel 47463.1 nT to 47530.4 nT varying 47.3 nT, with a mean of about 47500 nT.  The curve shows considerable disturbance in the last 24 hours.

TUC - Tucson
Tue, 17 Mar 2015 12:50:00 GMT

    Current F47496 nT
    Nominal F47993 nT
    Change in F-497 nT

U.S. Total Electron Content.  I found this page useful to observe during a Solar Geomagnetic Storm.

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

Space Weather There were 19 new reported solar weather events/predictions in the past 24 hours.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 2483
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 1216 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2482
Valid From: 2015 Mar 17 0430 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Mar 17 2300 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 970
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 1216 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 969
Valid From: 2015 Mar 17 0449 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Mar 17 2100 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WARK07
Serial Number: 46
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 1216 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 7 or greater expected
Valid From: 2015 Mar 17 1215 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Mar 17 1700 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G3 or greater - Strong to Extreme

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.

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Space Weather Message Code: WARK06
Serial Number: 257
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 1216 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 256
Valid From: 2015 Mar 17 0545 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Mar 17 1900 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 329
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 1127 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 17 1125 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0900-1200 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 328
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 0848 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 17 0846 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0600-0900 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WARK06
Serial Number: 256
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 0848 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 255
Valid From: 2015 Mar 17 0545 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Mar 17 1300 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 2482
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 0848 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2481
Valid From: 2015 Mar 17 0430 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Mar 17 1900 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 969
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 0848 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 968
Valid From: 2015 Mar 17 0449 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Mar 17 1600 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: SUMSUD
Serial Number: 204
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 0831 UTC

SUMMARY: Geomagnetic Sudden Impulse
Observed: 2015 Mar 17 0445 UTC
Deviation: 54 nT
Station: BOU

Comment: CORRECTED previous summary for Observed Time.

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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Space Weather Message Code: SUMSUD
Serial Number: 203
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 0830 UTC

CANCEL SUMMARY: Geomagnetic Sudden Impulse
Cancel Serial Number: 202
Original Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 0453 UTC

Comment: Incorrect observed time (0435 UTC).  Should be 0445 UTC - a new summary will be issued.

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 772
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 0609 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 17 0559 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WARK06
Serial Number: 255
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 0533 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Valid From: 2015 Mar 17 0545 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Mar 17 1000 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
Serial Number: 1768
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 0502 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 17 0447 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: SUMSUD
Serial Number: 202
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 0453 UTC

SUMMARY: Geomagnetic Sudden Impulse
Observed: 2015 Mar 17 0435 UTC
Deviation: 54 nT
Station: BOU

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 968
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 0450 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2015 Mar 17 0449 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Mar 17 1300 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 2481
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 0413 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2015 Mar 17 0430 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Mar 17 1400 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WARSUD
Serial Number: 159
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 0412 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic Sudden Impulse expected
Valid From: 2015 Mar 17 0430 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Mar 17 0530 UTC
IP Shock Passage Observed: 2015 Mar 17 0405 UTC

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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Space Weather Message Code: WARPX1
Serial Number: 443
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 16 2355 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Proton 10MeV Integral Flux above 10pfu expected
Extension to Serial Number: 442
Valid From: 2015 Mar 16 0800 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Mar 17 2359 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
Predicted NOAA Scale: S1 - Minor

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Radio - Minor impacts on polar HF (high frequency) radio propagation resulting in fades at lower frequencies.

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[Jhanananda]

Today, March 18, my morning blood sugar reading was 152, which is down 9 points from yesterday's reading. Normal blood sugar reading for me has been 90-120. My blood sugar has thus risen 30-70 points. My elevated blood sugar readings of the last few days are surely related to the solar storm that we have been having. It is worth noting that my highest blood sugar reading in 5 months occurred during the x-ray burst that preceded the x-class flare.  See the Daily Solar Weather & Health Report below:

Daily Solar Weather & Health Report

In the past 3 days there have been no more major flares or x-ray bursts to report, nor CMEs to report.

However, the x-ray flux continues to be disturbed.  There is also a rising trend that suggests that another x-ray flare is about to be launched by the sun in the next day.

I recently found the Space Weather Enthusiasts Dashboard very useful, so the format of this report is changing due to one of the panes in that dashboard.


GOES Proton Flux 03-16 to 18-2015, shows the >10MeV channel has begun to decline and is almost back to normal background levels after 3 days of elevated levels.  However, just as the Proton Flux was dropping, the electron flux was rising, along with the estimated planetary K index, which rose to 8 in the last 24 hours.  Along with the rise of the electron flux and the estimated planetary K index my allergy symptoms rose, as well as my blood sugar, and an increase in frequency and intensity of rheumatoid arthritis pains.  The estimated planetary K index is now declining.  I do not know if it will rise again, to follow the Proton Flux curve from a few days ago, but we shall see.

Real-Time Geomagnetic Conditions total magnetic field (scalar) TUC Tucson Geomagnetic station F channel 47398.2 nT to 47530.4 nT varying 132.2 nT, with a mean of about 47470 nT.  The variation of 132.2 nT and the depth of the curve at 47398.2 nT is signficant.

TUC - Tucson
Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:30:00 GMT

    Current F47489 nT
    Nominal F47993 nT
    Change in F-504 nT

U.S. Total Electron Content.  I found this page useful to observe during a Solar Geomagnetic Storm.

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

Space Weather There were 24 new reported solar weather events/predictions in the past 24 hours.  I had to remove some of the warnings, because it was too much text for a single message

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 334
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 18 0119 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 18 0113 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 773
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 18 0032 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 18 0028 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1002
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 18 0001 UTC

ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2015 Mar 17 2332 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 1173 km/s

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTK08
Serial Number: 20
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 2328 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 8
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 17 2324 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G4 - Severe

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 45 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Possible widespread voltage control problems and some protective systems may mistakenly trip out key assets from the power grid. Induced pipeline currents intensify.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low earth orbit satellites, and tracking and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Satellite navigation (GPS) degraded or inoperable for hours.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation sporadic or blacked out.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Alabama and northern California.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTK07
Serial Number: 93
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 2313 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 7
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 17 2306 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G3 - Strong

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 333
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 2155 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 17 2155 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTK07
Serial Number: 92
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 2034 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 7
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 17 2030 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G3 - Strong

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 332
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 1844 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 17 1840 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WATA30
Serial Number: 119
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 1808 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G2 Predicted

Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Mar 18:  G2 (Moderate)   Mar 19:  None (Below G1)   Mar 20:  None (Below G1)

THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTK08
Serial Number: 19
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 1757 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 8
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 17 1754 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G4 - Severe

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 45 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Possible widespread voltage control problems and some protective systems may mistakenly trip out key assets from the power grid. Induced pipeline currents intensify.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low earth orbit satellites, and tracking and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Satellite navigation (GPS) degraded or inoperable for hours.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation sporadic or blacked out.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Alabama and northern California.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTK07
Serial Number: 91
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 1642 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 7
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 17 1637 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G3 - Strong

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 331
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 1527 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 17 1524 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTK08
Serial Number: 18
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 1401 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 8
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 17 1358 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1200-1500 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G4 - Severe

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 45 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Possible widespread voltage control problems and some protective systems may mistakenly trip out key assets from the power grid. Induced pipeline currents intensify.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low earth orbit satellites, and tracking and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Satellite navigation (GPS) degraded or inoperable for hours.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation sporadic or blacked out.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Alabama and northern California.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTK07
Serial Number: 90
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 1334 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 7
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 17 1330 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1200-1500 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G3 - Strong

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 330
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 17 1324 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 17 1320 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1200-1500 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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[Jhanananda]

Today, March 19, my morning blood sugar reading was 168, which is up 16 points from yesterday's reading. Last night and this morning; however, my allergy symptoms have been low.  In the last 24 hours the estimated planetary K index has been at levels 4-6, which is high.  See the Daily Solar Weather & Health Report below:

Daily Solar Weather & Health Report


In the past 24 hours there was a medium sized x-ray burst, and it looks like another one is developing. There was; however, more major flares, but I predict 2 are coming.

I recently found the Space Weather Enthusiasts Dashboard very useful, so the format of this report is changing due to one of the panes in that dashboard.


The comparative plots of 03-16 to 18-2015 for GOES: Proton Flux, Proton Flux and magnetic field all show calm conditions in the solar wind. However, the estimated planetary K index is still high at levels 4-6. but it is declining. 



It is interesting to note that the the estimated planetary K index is following the same curve of the Proton Flux, but a week behind.  Thus, I predict that the estimated planetary K index will continue to decline for the next few days until the next CME hits us.

Real-Time Geomagnetic Conditions total magnetic field (scalar) TUC Tucson Geomagnetic station F channel 4748.1 nT to 47516.5 nT varying 68.4 nT, with a mean of about 47490 nT.

TUC - Tucson
Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:30:00 GMT

    Current F47489 nT
    Nominal F47993 nT
    Change in F-504 nT

U.S. Total Electron Content.  I found this page useful to observe during a Solar Geomagnetic Storm.

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

Space Weather There were 12 new reported solar weather events/predictions in the past 24 hours.  I had to remove some of the warnings, because it was too much text for a single message

Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 2487
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 18 2238 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2486
Valid From: 2015 Mar 17 0430 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Mar 19 0600 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 975
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 18 2238 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 974
Valid From: 2015 Mar 18 0835 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Mar 19 0300 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WATA20
Serial Number: 610
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 18 1937 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted

Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Mar 19:  G1 (Minor)   Mar 20:  None (Below G1)   Mar 21:  None (Below G1)

THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 335
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 18 1649 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 18 1644 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WARK06
Serial Number: 259
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 18 1600 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Valid From: 2015 Mar 18 1600 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Mar 18 1900 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
Serial Number: 2160
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 18 1534 UTC

ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 18 1515 UTC
Station: GOES-13
 

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.

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Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 974
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 18 1529 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 973
Valid From: 2015 Mar 18 0835 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Mar 18 2300 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 2486
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 18 1529 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2485
Valid From: 2015 Mar 17 0430 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Mar 18 2300 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 973
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 18 1248 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 972
Valid From: 2015 Mar 18 0835 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Mar 18 1600 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 774
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 18 1204 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2015 Mar 18 1159 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0900-1200 UTC
 
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 2485
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 18 0835 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2484
Valid From: 2015 Mar 17 0430 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Mar 18 1600 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 972
Issue Time: 2015 Mar 18 0835 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2015 Mar 18 0835 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Mar 18 1300 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.

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