Space weather and health

[Jhanananda]

Today, April 04, my allergy symptoms continue to be slight. There has been some joint pain, but that could be attributed to the continuing effort of moving. The overall solar weather has waned with just a K-4 blip yesterday, and now the planetary estimated K index is back to 3s. The Daily Solar Weather & Health Report, is below. 

Daily Solar Weather & Health Report


The comparative plots of 04-02 to 04-04-2015 for GOES space weather data shows the Proton Flux remains normal, and the disturbances in both the magnetic field and electron flux have subsided.

X-ray activity is still increasing again as an active region on the solar disk is rotating to face us. There are still known Kreutz group sungrazing comets in close proximity to the sun, which may still produce one or more CME, and/or other solar eruptive phenomena.

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

Some of this data comes from the Space Weather Enthusiasts Dashboard very useful, so the format of this report is changing due to one of the panes in that dashboard.

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

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

Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 2507
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 03 1202 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2506
Valid From: 2015 Apr 02 1545 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Apr 04 0200 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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[Jhanananda]

Today, April 05, over night my allergy symptoms increased significantly. There has been some increase in joint pain, but that could be attributed to the continuing effort of moving. The overall solar weather has waned with just a K-4 blip yesterday, and now Even though the planetary estimated K index is back to 2s-3s; nonetheless there was a CME yesterday with an associated x-ray burst and radio burst, which might explain my increase in allergies and joint pain. The Daily Solar Weather & Health Report, is below. 

Daily Solar Weather & Health Report


I first noticed that a CME had been released when I saw this burst of x-ray flux yesterday afternoon.


The electron-proton alpha monitor shows an associated radio burst.


Here is the x-ray burst from the solar disk at 04-04-2015 23:56 UTC


There was no emission in the visible spectrum, but there was a small sun spot formed at the same time.


The CME is seen 04-05-2015 at 00:36 UTC


The CME appeared in the wide field camera at 04-05-2015 02:30 UTC


However, the comparative plots of 04-03 to 04-05-2015 for GOES space weather data shows the: Proton, magnetic field and electron flux remains normal, but the recently ejected CME is likely to increase these values in the next few days.

There are still known Kreutz group sungrazing comets in close proximity to the sun, which may still produce one or more CME, and/or other solar eruptive phenomena.

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

Some of this data comes from the Space Weather Enthusiasts Dashboard very useful, so the format of this report is changing due to one of the panes in that dashboard.

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

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

Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1003
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 04 2355 UTC

ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2015 Apr 04 2313 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 933 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: WARK04
Serial Number: 2508
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 04 1117 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2015 Apr 04 1116 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Apr 04 2359 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, April 06, over night my allergy symptoms decreased significantly. My morning blood sugar was 151, which is elevated for me. The overall solar weather has continued to wane. The planetary estimated K index is back to 2s-3s. The Daily Solar Weather & Health Report, is below. 

Daily Solar Weather & Health Report


The comparative plots of 04-04 to 04-06-2015 for GOES space weather data shows the: Proton, magnetic field and electron flux remain normal, and are decreasing. However, the recent small CME should increase these values tomorrow or the next day.

There are still known Kreutz group sungrazing comets in close proximity to the sun, which may still produce one or more CME, and/or other solar eruptive phenomena.

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

Some of this data comes from the Space Weather Enthusiasts Dashboard very useful, so the format of this report is changing due to one of the panes in that dashboard.

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

Space Weather There were no new reported solar weather events/predictions/alerts in the past 24 hours.

[Jhanananda]

Today, April 07, my allergy symptoms remain minimal. My morning blood sugar was 127, which is normal for me. The overall solar weather has continued to wane. The planetary estimated K index is back to 1s-2s. The Daily Solar Weather & Health Report, is below. 

Daily Solar Weather & Health Report


The comparative plots of 04-05 to 04-07-2015 for GOES space weather data shows the: Proton, magnetic field and electron flux remain normal, and are decreasing. However, the recent small CME should increase these values soon.

There are still known Kreutz group sungrazing comets in close proximity to the sun, which may still produce one or more CME, and/or other solar eruptive phenomena.

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

Some of this data comes from the Space Weather Enthusiasts Dashboard very useful, so the format of this report is changing due to one of the panes in that dashboard.

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

Space Weather There were 4 new reported solar weather events/predictions/alerts in the past 24 hours.

Space Weather Message Code: WATA20
Serial Number: 619
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 07 2115 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted

Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Apr 08:  None (Below G1)   Apr 09:  G1 (Minor)   Apr 10:  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: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 502
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 07 0018 UTC

ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2015 Apr 06 2250 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: ALTTP4
Serial Number: 501
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 06 1941 UTC

ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2015 Apr 06 1855 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: 1004
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 06 1940 UTC

ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2015 Apr 06 1855 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 697 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, April 08, my allergy symptoms remain minimal. My morning blood sugar was 121, which is normal for me. The overall solar weather has continued to wane. The planetary estimated K index is now to 0s-1s. The Daily Solar Weather & Health Report, is below. 

Daily Solar Weather & Health Report


The comparative plots of 04-06 to 04-08-2015 for GOES space weather data shows the: Proton, magnetic field and electron flux remain normal, and are decreasing. However, the recent we are still waiting for a plasma blast from a small CME.

There are still known Kreutz group sungrazing comets in close proximity to the sun, which may still produce one or more CME, and/or other solar eruptive phenomena.

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

Some of this data comes from the Space Weather Enthusiasts Dashboard very useful, so the format of this report is changing due to one of the panes in that dashboard.

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

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

Space Weather Message Code: WATA20
Serial Number: 620
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 08 2022 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted

Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Apr 09:  G1 (Minor)   Apr 10:  G1 (Minor)   Apr 11:  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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[Jhanananda]

Today, April 09, my allergy symptoms remain minimal. My morning blood sugar was 145, which is up 24 points from yesterday. The overall solar weather has increased due to a recent small CME. The Daily Solar Weather & Health Report, is below. 

Daily Solar Weather & Health Report


The comparative plots of 04-07 to 04-10-2015 for GOES space weather data shows the: Proton flux remains normal, while the magnetic field and electron flux show disturbance due to a recent small CME. The planetary estimated K index is now to 2s-3s, which is not bad.

There are still known Kreutz group sungrazing comets in close proximity to the sun, which may still produce one or more CME, and/or other solar eruptive phenomena.

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

Some of this data comes from the Space Weather Enthusiasts Dashboard very useful, so the format of this report is changing due to one of the panes in that dashboard.

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

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

Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 2510
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 09 0932 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2509
Valid From: 2015 Apr 09 0500 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Apr 09 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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Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 2509
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 09 0500 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2015 Apr 09 0500 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Apr 09 1000 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, April 10, my allergy symptoms remain minimal. My morning low blood sugar level was 151, which was up 6 points from yesterday. The overall solar weather has increased due to a recent small CME, but it looks like it is declining again. The Daily Solar Weather & Health Report, is below. 

Daily Solar Weather & Health Report


The comparative plots of 04-08 to 04-11-2015 for GOES space weather data shows the: Proton flux remains normal, while the magnetic field and electron flux show considerably more disturbance than the previous day due to a recent small CME. The planetary estimated K index is now to 4s-6s, which is significant.

There are still known Kreutz group sungrazing comets in close proximity to the sun, which may still produce one or more CME, and/or other solar eruptive phenomena.

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

Some of this data comes from the Space Weather Enthusiasts Dashboard very useful, so the format of this report is changing due to one of the panes in that dashboard.

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

Space Weather There were 9 new reported solar weather events/predictions/alerts in the past 24 hours.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 989
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 10 1316 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2015 Apr 10 1315 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Apr 10 2100 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: 2513
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 10 1236 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2512
Valid From: 2015 Apr 09 0500 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Apr 10 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: ALTK06
Serial Number: 337
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 10 0546 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2015 Apr 10 0544 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 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: WARK05
Serial Number: 988
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 10 0546 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 987
Valid From: 2015 Apr 10 0105 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Apr 10 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 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: 261
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 10 0540 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Valid From: 2015 Apr 10 0539 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Apr 10 0700 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: ALTK05
Serial Number: 779
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 10 0143 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2015 Apr 10 0143 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: WARK04
Serial Number: 2512
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 10 0106 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2511
Valid From: 2015 Apr 09 0500 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Apr 10 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 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: 987
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 10 0106 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2015 Apr 10 0105 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Apr 10 0700 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: ALTK04
Serial Number: 1774
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 10 0058 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2015 Apr 10 0057 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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[Jhanananda]

Today, April 11, my allergy symptoms remain minimal. My morning low blood sugar level was 106, which was down 45 points from yesterday. At the end of the day yesterday I noticed both of my knees had some swelling, which suggests inflammation, The overall solar weather now decreasing, which might explain my lower morning blood sugar, but the planetary estimated K index still in the 4s. The Daily Solar Weather & Health Report, is below. 

Daily Solar Weather & Health Report


The comparative plots of 04-09 to 04-12-2015 for GOES space weather data shows the: Proton flux remains normal, the magnetic field flux is calming down; however the electron flux show considerably more disturbance than the previous day due to a recent small CME. The planetary estimated K index has been solidly in the 4s for 12 hours, which is significant.

There are still known Kreutz group sungrazing comets in close proximity to the sun, which may still produce one or more CME, and/or other solar eruptive phenomena.

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

Some of this data comes from the Space Weather Enthusiasts Dashboard very useful, so the format of this report is changing due to one of the panes in that dashboard.

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

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

Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 990
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 11 0424 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2015 Apr 11 0424 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Apr 11 1000 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: 2514
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 10 2255 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2513
Valid From: 2015 Apr 09 0500 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Apr 11 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 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: WATA20
Serial Number: 621
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 10 1524 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted

Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Apr 11:  G1 (Minor)   Apr 12:  None (Below G1)   Apr 13:  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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[Jhanananda]

Today, April 12, My morning low blood sugar level was 106, which was down 45 points from yesterday. My allergy symptoms remain minimal. Toward the end of the day I noticed increased joint pain. The Daily Solar Weather & Health Report, is below. 

Daily Solar Weather & Health Report

In the past 24 hours the overall solar weather was decreasing, but we just had another CME.

When I saw this large spike at the right side of the x-ray flux graph, I suspected a CME was erupting from the sun.

On the left of the solar disk we can see an active region rotating to face us, and an active region rotating away from us. Both that active regions had an x-ray burst a few hours ago.

Here is the CME in the narrow field camera emerging from the corona on 04/12/2015 at 11:24 UTC.

Here is the CME appearing in the wide field camera almost 3 hours later on 04/13/2015 at 02:18 UTC.

Otherwise as we can see from the comparative plots of 04-10 to 04-13-2015 for GOES space weather data shows the: both Proton flux and magnetic field flux are now normal.  However the electron flux still shows some disturbance. Nonetheless the planetary estimated K index has calmed down to 1s for 12 hours.

There are still known Kreutz group sungrazing comets in close proximity to the sun, which may still produce one or more CME, and/or other solar eruptive phenomena.

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

Some of this data comes from the Space Weather Enthusiasts Dashboard very useful, so the format of this report is changing due to one of the panes in that dashboard.

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

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

Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 661
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 12 1015 UTC

SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst
Begin Time: 2015 Apr 12 0937 UTC
Maximum Time: 2015 Apr 12 0941 UTC
End Time: 2015 Apr 12 0945 UTC
Duration: 8 minutes
Peak Flux: 160 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: WARK04
Serial Number: 2515
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 11 1509 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2015 Apr 11 1510 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Apr 11 2359 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, April 13, my morning blood sugar was 138. My allergy symptoms remain minimal. Toward the end of the day yesterday I noticed a significant increased in joint pain. The Daily Solar Weather & Health Report, is below. 

Daily Solar Weather & Health Report


We can see from the comparative plots of 04-11 to 04-14-2015 for GOES space weather data shows: both Proton flux and magnetic field flux are now normal.  However the electron flux still shows some disturbance. Nonetheless the planetary estimated K index has calmed down to 1s for 24 hours, then just rose to 2s and 3s for the past 9 hours. The solar wind from yesterday's CME is likely to hit in about 2-3 days.  Yesterday there was another small CME.

There are still known Kreutz group sungrazing comets in close proximity to the sun, which may still produce one or more CME, and/or other solar eruptive phenomena.

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

Some of this data comes from the Space Weather Enthusiasts Dashboard very useful, so the format of this report is changing due to one of the panes in that dashboard.

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

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

Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1005
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 13 0005 UTC

ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2015 Apr 12 2335 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 1350 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, April 14, my morning blood sugar was 135, which was down 3 points from the previous day. My allergy symptoms remain minimal. There is also little joint pain. The Daily Solar Weather & Health Report, is below. 

Daily Solar Weather & Health Report


The comparative plots of 04-12 to 04-15-2015 UTC for GOES space weather data shows: the Proton flux remains normal; while the magnetic field flux shows some disturbance;  The electron flux shows inceased disturbance; along with these disturbances the planetary estimated K index has increased to level 2 in the past 6 hours. This indicates that the solar wind from the CME from 2 days ago is now starting to impact the magnetosphere of Earth.  Therefore some of us may experience an increase in inflammation.

There are still known Kreutz group sungrazing comets in close proximity to the sun, which may still produce one or more CME, and/or other solar eruptive phenomena.

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

Some of this data comes from the Space Weather Enthusiasts Dashboard very useful, so the format of this report is changing due to one of the panes in that dashboard.

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

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

Space Weather Message Code: WATA20
Serial Number: 622
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 13 1958 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted

Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Apr 14:  None (Below G1)   Apr 15:  None (Below G1)   Apr 16:  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: WARK04
Serial Number: 2516
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 13 1521 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2015 Apr 13 1521 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Apr 13 2000 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, April 15, my morning blood sugar was 119, which was down 14 points from the previous day. My allergy symptoms remain minimal. There is also little joint pain. The Daily Solar Weather & Health Report, is below. 

Daily Solar Weather & Health Report


The comparative plots of 04-13 to 04-16-2015 UTC for GOES space weather data shows: the Proton flux remains normal; while the magnetic field and electron flux shows increased disturbance; along with these disturbances the planetary estimated K index has increased to level 5 in the past 3 hours. This indicates that the solar wind from the CME from 2 days ago is continuing to impact the magnetosphere of Earth.  Therefore some of us may experience an increase in inflammation.

There are still known Kreutz group sungrazing comets in close proximity to the sun, which may still produce one or more CME, and/or other solar eruptive phenomena.

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

Some of this data comes from the Space Weather Enthusiasts Dashboard very useful, so the format of this report is changing due to one of the panes in that dashboard.

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

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

Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 994
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 15 1224 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 993
Valid From: 2015 Apr 15 0508 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Apr 15 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 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: 780
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 15 1128 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2015 Apr 15 1123 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: WARK05
Serial Number: 993
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 15 0508 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2015 Apr 15 0508 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Apr 15 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: 2519
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 14 2154 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2518
Valid From: 2015 Apr 14 2020 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Apr 15 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: 992
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 14 2154 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 991
Valid From: 2015 Apr 14 1745 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Apr 15 0400 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: ALTK04
Serial Number: 1776
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 14 2114 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2015 Apr 14 2057 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100 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: 2518
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 14 2021 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2015 Apr 14 2020 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Apr 14 2300 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: WATA20
Serial Number: 623
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 14 1744 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted

Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Apr 15:  G1 (Minor)   Apr 16:  G1 (Minor)   Apr 17:  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: WARK05
Serial Number: 991
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 14 1742 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2015 Apr 14 1745 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Apr 14 2200 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: ALTK04
Serial Number: 1775
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 14 1645 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2015 Apr 14 1639 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 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: 2517
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 14 1507 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2015 Apr 14 1506 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Apr 14 2000 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, April 16, my morning blood sugar was 99, which was down 20 points from the previous day. My allergy symptoms remain minimal. There is also little joint pain. The recent findings regarding the dawn phenomenon of diabetes, reactive hypoglycemia, foods that lower blood sugar and the article The Dangers of Skipping Meals When You Have Diabetes have solved much of the riddle of the seemingly random ups and downs of my morning blood sugar level.  However, I still feel there might be an effect upon my diabetes due to space weather, so I plan to continue to file this report.

Daily Solar Weather & Health Report


The comparative plots of 04-14 to 04-17-2015 UTC for GOES space weather data shows: the Proton flux remains normal; while the magnetic field and electron flux have shown increased disturbance for the last 2 days; along with these disturbances the planetary estimated K index has increased to level 4s and 5s in the past 24 hours. This indicates that the solar wind from the CME from 3 days ago is continuing to impact the magnetosphere of Earth.  Therefore some of us may experience an increase in inflammation.  However, we should begin to see a decline in the solar weather, and we can expect the planetary estimated K index to decline to normal levels in the next day or 2.

There are still known Kreutz group sungrazing comets in close proximity to the sun, which may still produce one or more CME, and/or other solar eruptive phenomena.

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

Some of this data comes from the Space Weather Enthusiasts Dashboard very useful, so the format of this report is changing due to one of the panes in that dashboard.

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

Space Weather There were 4 new reported solar weather events/predictions/alerts in the past 24 hours.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 2522
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 16 0634 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2521
Valid From: 2015 Apr 14 2020 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Apr 16 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: 997
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 16 0634 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 996
Valid From: 2015 Apr 15 0508 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Apr 16 1400 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: WARK05
Serial Number: 996
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 15 2158 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 995
Valid From: 2015 Apr 15 0508 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Apr 16 0700 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: 2521
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 15 2158 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2520
Valid From: 2015 Apr 14 2020 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Apr 16 1400 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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[Jhanananda]

Today, April 17, my morning low blood sugar was 133, which is up 34 points. My allergy symptoms remain minimal. There is also little joint pain.

Daily Solar Weather & Health Report


The comparative plots of 04-15 to 04-18-2015 UTC for GOES space weather data shows: the Proton flux remains normal; while the magnetic field and electron flux have shown increased disturbance for the last 2 days; along with these disturbances the planetary estimated K index has increased to level 5s and 6s in the past 24 hours. This indicates that the solar wind from the CME from 4 days ago is continuing to impact the magnetosphere of Earth.  These indices represent to waves.  It just so happens that the sun put out 2 small CMEs in close succession, so I believe that explains the two waves back to back. However, the trend now in all indices is downward, suggesting some calm will return to the solar wind impacting the earth.

There are still known Kreutz group sungrazing comets in close proximity to the sun, which may still produce one or more CME, and/or other solar eruptive phenomena.

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

Some of this data comes from the Space Weather Enthusiasts Dashboard very useful, so the format of this report is changing due to one of the panes in that dashboard.

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

Space Weather There were 10 new reported solar weather events/predictions/alerts in the past 24 hours.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 1000
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 17 0657 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 999
Valid From: 2015 Apr 15 0508 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Apr 17 1000 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: 2525
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 17 0657 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2524
Valid From: 2015 Apr 14 2020 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Apr 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 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: WATA30
Serial Number: 120
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 16 2356 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G2 Predicted

Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Apr 17:  G2 (Moderate)   Apr 18:  None (Below G1)   Apr 19:  None (Below G1)

THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT

Comment: Upgraded to G2 for Apr 17 to be consistent with the current warnings and forecast.

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: 264
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 16 2328 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 263
Valid From: 2015 Apr 16 2321 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Apr 17 0400 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: 338
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 16 2328 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2015 Apr 16 2327 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: WARK06
Serial Number: 263
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 16 2321 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Valid From: 2015 Apr 16 2321 UTC
Valid To: 2015 Apr 17 0100 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: WARK04
Serial Number: 2524
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 16 1737 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2523
Valid From: 2015 Apr 14 2020 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Apr 17 0900 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: 999
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 16 1737 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 998
Valid From: 2015 Apr 15 0508 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Apr 17 0700 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: 624
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 16 1736 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted

Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Apr 17:  G1 (Minor)   Apr 18:  None (Below G1)   Apr 19:  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: ALTEF3
Serial Number: 2172
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 16 1346 UTC

ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Threshold Reached: 2015 Apr 16 1330 UTC
Station: GOES13
 

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]

Today, April 18, my morning low blood sugar was 128, which was down 5 points from yesterday. My allergy symptoms remain minimal. There is also little joint pain; however, the move has certainly stressed this body out, so if space weather is going to increase inflammation, then the conditions are ripe for it.

Daily Solar Weather & Health Report


In the past 2 days there have been increased x-ray emissions from the sun, which represent small CMEs that are likely to increase the planetary estimated K index, but probably not enough to cause any health or technical challenges.


The comparative plots of 04-15 to 04-18-2015 UTC for GOES space weather data shows: the Proton flux remains normal; and the magnetic field and electron flux have returned to normal. The planetary estimated K index has declined to level 2s to 3s in the past 24 hours. This indicates that the solar wind from the CME from 5 days ago has passed. 

There are still known Kreutz group sungrazing comets in close proximity to the sun, which may still produce one or more CME, and/or other solar eruptive phenomena.

I found another useful site to monitor called SunSpotWatch.com, Radio Propagation : Space Weather : Sunspot Cycle Information.  It has much more improved imaging of the sun than swpc.noaa.gov.

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

Some of this data comes from the Space Weather Enthusiasts Dashboard very useful, so the format of this report is changing due to one of the panes in that dashboard.

Space weather data provided by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

Space Weather There were 4 new reported solar weather events/predictions/alerts in the past 24 hours.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
Serial Number: 2174
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 18 1006 UTC

CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2173
Begin Time: 2015 Apr 16 1330 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 2088 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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Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 2527
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 17 2114 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2526
Valid From: 2015 Apr 14 2020 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Apr 18 0700 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: ALTEF3
Serial Number: 2173
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 17 1351 UTC

CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2172
Begin Time: 2015 Apr 16 1330 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 2108 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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Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 2526
Issue Time: 2015 Apr 17 1255 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2525
Valid From: 2015 Apr 14 2020 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2015 Apr 17 2200 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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