Solar flux 143 and estimated planetary A-index 5. The estimated planetary K-index at 2100 UTC on 24 August was 1.33. Space weather for the past 24 hours has been minor. Radio blackouts reaching the R1 level occurred.

Forecast Issued at 2200Z on 24 Aug 2026

Solar Activity Forecast: Solar activity is expected to be low with a chance for M-class flares and a slight chance for an X-class flare on days one, two, and three (25 Aug, 26 Aug, 27 Aug).

Geophysical Activity Forecast: The geomagnetic field is expected to be at quiet levels on days one and two (25 Aug, 26 Aug) and quiet to active levels on day three (27 Aug). Protons have a chance of crossing threshold on day one (25 Aug) and have a slight chance of crossing threshold on days two and three (26 Aug, 27 Aug).