K0DID Space Weather

NASA | Space Weather Alerts

MSG 0 - Date: 2026-01-04 22:07:54.317 Space Weather Message Code: WARK04 Serial Number: 5206 Issue Time: 2026 Jan 04 2207 UTC WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected Valid From: 2026 Jan 04 2207 UTC Valid To: 2026 Jan 05 1200 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 1 - Date: 2026-01-04 14:37:03.297 Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3 Serial Number: 3594 Issue Time: 2026 Jan 04 1437 UTC CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu Continuation of Serial Number: 3593 Begin Time: 2025 Dec 21 1425 UTC Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 1940 pfu Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 2 - Date: 2026-01-03 13:48:08.790 Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3 Serial Number: 3593 Issue Time: 2026 Jan 03 1348 UTC CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu Continuation of Serial Number: 3592 Begin Time: 2025 Dec 21 1425 UTC Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 4197 pfu Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 3 - Date: 2026-01-03 00:07:27.757 Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05 Serial Number: 1936 Issue Time: 2026 Jan 03 0007 UTC ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 Threshold Reached: 2026 Jan 02 2359 UTC Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 4 - Date: 2026-01-02 20:28:57.963 Space Weather Message Code: WARK06 Serial Number: 630 Issue Time: 2026 Jan 02 2028 UTC WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected Valid From: 2026 Jan 02 2030 UTC Valid To: 2026 Jan 03 0600 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 5 - Date: 2026-01-02 19:44:30.010 Space Weather Message Code: WARK04 Serial Number: 5205 Issue Time: 2026 Jan 02 1944 UTC EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected Extension to Serial Number: 5204 Valid From: 2026 Jan 02 1435 UTC Now Valid Until: 2026 Jan 03 1500 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 6 - Date: 2026-01-02 19:30:39.450 Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05 Serial Number: 1935 Issue Time: 2026 Jan 02 1930 UTC ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 Threshold Reached: 2026 Jan 02 1925 UTC Synoptic Period: 1800-2100 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 7 - Date: 2026-01-02 19:21:01.337 Space Weather Message Code: WARK05 Serial Number: 2165 Issue Time: 2026 Jan 02 1921 UTC WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected Valid From: 2026 Jan 02 1920 UTC Valid To: 2026 Jan 03 0600 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 8 - Date: 2026-01-02 19:20:12.913 Space Weather Message Code: WARK04 Serial Number: 5204 Issue Time: 2026 Jan 02 1920 UTC EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected Extension to Serial Number: 5203 Valid From: 2026 Jan 02 1435 UTC Now Valid Until: 2026 Jan 03 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 9 - Date: 2026-01-02 19:10:52.073 Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04 Serial Number: 2619 Issue Time: 2026 Jan 02 1910 UTC ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 Threshold Reached: 2026 Jan 02 1906 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 10 - Date: 2026-01-02 17:01:25.793 Space Weather Message Code: WATA20 Serial Number: 1085 Issue Time: 2026 Jan 02 1701 UTC WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day: Jan 02: G1 (Minor) Jan 03: G2 (Moderate) Jan 04: 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 11 - Date: 2026-01-02 14:35:03.180 Space Weather Message Code: WARK04 Serial Number: 5203 Issue Time: 2026 Jan 02 1435 UTC WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected Valid From: 2026 Jan 02 1435 UTC Valid To: 2026 Jan 02 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 12 - Date: 2026-01-02 12:21:58.293 Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3 Serial Number: 3592 Issue Time: 2026 Jan 02 1221 UTC CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu Continuation of Serial Number: 3591 Begin Time: 2025 Dec 21 1425 UTC Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 1919 pfu Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 13 - Date: 2026-01-02 05:23:26.247 Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04 Serial Number: 2618 Issue Time: 2026 Jan 02 0523 UTC ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 Threshold Reached: 2026 Jan 02 0523 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 14 - Date: 2026-01-02 05:08:42.163 Space Weather Message Code: WARK04 Serial Number: 5202 Issue Time: 2026 Jan 02 0508 UTC WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected Valid From: 2026 Jan 02 0508 UTC Valid To: 2026 Jan 02 1200 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 15 - Date: 2026-01-02 03:22:43.283 Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2 Serial Number: 1462 Issue Time: 2026 Jan 02 0322 UTC ALERT: Type II Radio Emission Begin Time: 2026 Jan 01 0256 UTC Estimated Velocity: 314 km/s 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 16 - Date: 2026-01-01 14:44:43.433 Space Weather Message Code: WARK04 Serial Number: 5201 Issue Time: 2026 Jan 01 1444 UTC WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected Valid From: 2026 Jan 01 1444 UTC Valid To: 2026 Jan 01 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 17 - Date: 2026-01-01 08:43:36.000 Space Weather Message Code: WARK04 Serial Number: 5200 Issue Time: 2026 Jan 01 0843 UTC EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected Extension to Serial Number: 5199 Valid From: 2026 Jan 01 0430 UTC Now Valid Until: 2026 Jan 01 1200 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 18 - Date: 2026-01-01 04:09:43.040 Space Weather Message Code: WARK04 Serial Number: 5199 Issue Time: 2026 Jan 01 0409 UTC WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected Valid From: 2026 Jan 01 0430 UTC Valid To: 2026 Jan 01 0900 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 19 - Date: 2025-12-31 22:59:24.307 Space Weather Message Code: WATA30 Serial Number: 263 Issue Time: 2025 Dec 31 2259 UTC WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G2 Predicted Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day: Jan 01: G1 (Minor) Jan 02: G1 (Minor) Jan 03: G2 (Moderate) 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 20 - Date: 2025-12-31 16:32:22.940 Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3 Serial Number: 3591 Issue Time: 2025 Dec 31 1632 UTC CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu Continuation of Serial Number: 3590 Begin Time: 2025 Dec 21 1425 UTC Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 5613 pfu Comment: Electrons went over threshold at 31/1255 through 31/1530 UTC. Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 21 - Date: 2025-12-31 14:25:30.397 Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5 Serial Number: 303 Issue Time: 2025 Dec 31 1425 UTC SUMMARY: X-ray Event exceeded M5 Begin Time: 2025 Dec 31 1312 UTC Maximum Time: 2025 Dec 31 1351 UTC End Time: 2025 Dec 31 1411 UTC X-ray Class: M7.1 Location: N24E19 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 22 - Date: 2025-12-31 14:19:40.883 Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R Serial Number: 898 Issue Time: 2025 Dec 31 1419 UTC SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst Begin Time: 2025 Dec 31 1331 UTC Maximum Time: 2025 Dec 31 1348 UTC End Time: 2025 Dec 31 1353 UTC Duration: 22 minutes Peak Flux: 550 sfu Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 182 sfu 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 23 - Date: 2025-12-31 14:01:05.303 Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4 Serial Number: 701 Issue Time: 2025 Dec 31 1401 UTC ALERT: Type IV Radio Emission Begin Time: 2025 Dec 31 1342 UTC Description: Type IV emissions occur in association with major eruptions on the sun and are typically associated with strong coronal mass ejections and solar radiation storms. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 24 - Date: 2025-12-31 14:00:21.367 Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2 Serial Number: 1461 Issue Time: 2025 Dec 31 1400 UTC ALERT: Type II Radio Emission Begin Time: 2025 Dec 31 1333 UTC Estimated Velocity: 893 km/s 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSG 25 - Date: 2025-12-31 13:44:38.547 Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF Serial Number: 507 Issue Time: 2025 Dec 31 1344 UTC ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5 Threshold Reached: 2025 Dec 31 1342 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NASA | 27 Day Radio Flux A Index and K Index Forecast

NASA Released: 2025 Dec 29 0130 UTC
Date UTC	Radio Flux 107 cm	Planetary A Index	Largest Kp Index
• 2026 Jan 04	155	12	4
2026 Jan 05	150	5	2
2026 Jan 06	155	5	2
2026 Jan 07	140	5	2
2026 Jan 08	130	5	2
2026 Jan 09	125	15	4
2026 Jan 10	120	10	4
2026 Jan 11	120	5	2
2026 Jan 12	120	10	4
2026 Jan 13	120	15	4
2026 Jan 14	115	15	4
2026 Jan 15	120	5	2
2026 Jan 16	120	5	2
2026 Jan 17	125	20	5
2026 Jan 18	135	20	5
2026 Jan 19	145	18	4
2026 Jan 20	155	18	4
2026 Jan 21	165	8	3
2026 Jan 22	165	8	3
2026 Jan 23	175	5	2
2026 Jan 24	175	5	2

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