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DAYTDF

:Product: 3-Day Forecast
:Issued: 2013 May 24 0040 UTC
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#             3-Day Forecast
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A. NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Observation and Forecast

The greatest observed 3 hr Kp over the past 24 hours was 2 (below NOAA
Scale levels).
The greatest expected 3 hr Kp for May 24-May 26 2013 is 5 (NOAA Scale
G1).

NOAA Kp index breakdown May 24-May 26 2013

            May 24     May 25     May 26
00-03UT        3          4          2
03-06UT        2          4          3
06-09UT        1          3          2
09-12UT        1          3          2
12-15UT        1          3          2
15-18UT        1          3          2
18-21UT        5 (G1)     2          2
21-00UT        4          3          3

Rationale: G1 (Minor) or greater geomagnetic storms are expected on day
1 associated with a CME from 22 May.

B. NOAA Solar Radiation Activity Observation and Forecast

Solar radiation, as observed by NOAA GOES-15 over the past 24 hours, was
above S-scale storm level thresholds.

Solar Radiation Storm Forecast for May 24-May 26 2013

              May 24  May 25  May 26
S1 or greater   99%     70%     30%

Rationale: S2 (Moderate) or greater solar radiation storms are expected
through day 1 (24 May).  An S1 (Minor) storm is expected through day 2
(25 May).  A chance for an S1 event exists on day 3 (26 May).

C. NOAA Radio Blackout Activity and Forecast

No radio blackouts were observed over the past 24 hours.

Radio Blackout Forecast for May 24-May 26 2013

              May 24        May 25        May 26
R1-R2           45%           45%           45%
R3 or greater   15%           15%           15%

Rationale: There is a chance for an R1 (Minor) radio blackouts all three
days of the forecast.