#Solar Radiation Storm, in progress over the past 12 hours, CME is expected to impact earths magnetic field in two days

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

#Solar Radiation Storm, in progress over the past 12 hours, CME is expected to impact earths magnetic field in two days

Solar Radiation Storm Hits S3 (Strong)

A Huge Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) has been observed leaving the blast site and does has a strong earth bound component.

Active Region 11745 unleashed an eruption peaking to M5.0 at13:32 UTC today. Associated with this blast was a 10cm Radio Burst (Ten Flare) measuring 350 Solar Flux Units. A Huge Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) has been observed leaving the blast site and does has a strong earth bound component. The CME is expected to impact earths magnetic field in two days where a strong geomagnetic storm should result.

The Solar Radiation Storm, in progress over the past 12 hours, reached S3 (Strong) levels at approximately 0300 UTC on May 23 (11:00 p.m. EDT May 22).

NOAA: We are currently experiencing an S3 Solar Radiation storm and R3 Radio Blackout Solarwatcher: Active Region 11745 unleashed an eruption peaking to M5.0 at 13:32 UTC today. Associated with this blast was a 10cm Radio Burst (Ten Flare) measuring 350 Solar Flux Units. A Huge Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) has been observed leaving the blast site and does has a strong earth bound component. The CME is expected to impact earths magnetic field in two days where a strong geomagnetic storm should result. View NOAA's new Aurora Forecast Map http://helios.swpc.noaa.gov/ovation/
What can you expect when solar and geomagnetic storms happen? Whats an S1, R1 and G1 and what could it mean? To understand NOAA scales, read more here.

Solar Storm preparation tips:
Several power outages have happened in recent months due to solar storm activity. Below are some general guidance tips.

Get an old fashioned papermap (your GPS might fail)
Unplug delicate electrical devices to prevent surge damage
Check your fire extinguisher, as electrical surges can sometimes cause fires
Get some spare cash for food, gas and incidentals (ATMS could be out)
Top off your gas tank (if power goes out, pumps will not work)
Write down key phone numbers from your phone
Ensure your generator is ready, and you have fuel in the event of power grid issues
Plan to leave early for destinations as it can disrupt traffic patterns and communications
Exercise patience, be alert for sudden surge or electrical disruptions and be a good neighbor

Discuss your 303 plan with your family. Where and when would you meet if you lost communications.

The higher energies (>50 MeV and >100 MeV, shown in blue and green, respectively, in the top panel of the Satellite Environment Plot below left) have been stable or declining through the interval. The solar region that started it all has been quiet since, as it makes west limb passage. Follow the evolution of the event here.

The 2013 Space Weather Enterprise Forum (SWEF) will be held on June 4th in Silver Spring, MD. The National Space Weather Program members have organized an outstanding agenda with speakers from government, industry, and academia. For more information visit the SWEF website: http://www.nswp.gov/swef/swef_2013.html.
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Current Space Weather Conditions

Latest GOES Solar X-ray Image	NOAA Scales Activity
	Range 1 (minor) to 5 (extreme)
	NOAA Scale	Past 24 hours	Current
	Geomagnetic Storms *
	Solar Radiation Storms
	Radio Blackouts

Satellite Environment Plot

GOES Solar X-ray Flux

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