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:Product: 3-Day Forecast
:Issued: 2026 Feb 14 1230 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 4 (below NOAA
Scale levels).
The greatest expected 3 hr Kp for Feb 14-Feb 16 2026 is 4.67 (NOAA Scale
G1).

NOAA Kp index breakdown Feb 14-Feb 16 2026

             Feb 14       Feb 15       Feb 16
00-03UT       3.33         2.67         4.67 (G1)
03-06UT       2.67         4.33         4.33
06-09UT       0.33         2.67         4.00
09-12UT       0.33         3.33         3.00
12-15UT       0.67         3.67         2.67
15-18UT       1.67         4.67 (G1)    1.67
18-21UT       2.67         3.67         2.67
21-00UT       3.67         4.67 (G1)    3.33

Rationale: Periods of G1 (Minor) storming are likely on 15-16 Feb, with
a chance for isolated G2 (Moderate) storming on 15 Feb, due to positive
polarity CH HSS influences. Weak CME enhancements are possible on 14-15
Feb as a CME from 11 Feb passes in close proximity.

B. NOAA Solar Radiation Activity Observation and Forecast

Solar radiation, as observed by NOAA GOES-18 over the past 24 hours, was
below S-scale storm level thresholds.

Solar Radiation Storm Forecast for Feb 14-Feb 16 2026

              Feb 14  Feb 15  Feb 16
S1 or greater    1%      1%      1%

Rationale: No S1 (Minor) or greater solar radiation storms are expected.
No significant active region activity favorable for radiation storm
production is forecast.

C. NOAA Radio Blackout Activity and Forecast

No radio blackouts were observed over the past 24 hours.

Radio Blackout Forecast for Feb 14-Feb 16 2026

              Feb 14        Feb 15        Feb 16
R1-R2           10%           10%           10%
R3 or greater    1%            1%            1%

Rationale: There is a slight chance for M-class (R1-R2/Minor-Moderate)
flares through 16 Feb.