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03/08/12(Thu)06:35 No.624817512012-03-08 11:32 UTC Geomagnetic Storm has Started, Solar Radiation Storm Continues
The
coronal mass ejection (CME) associated with the R3 (Strong) Radio
Blackout event from 0024 UTC March 7 (7:24 p.m. EST March 6) arrived at
ACE at 1045 UTC today (5:45 a.m. EST March 8). So far the orientation of
the magnetic field has been opposite of what is needed to cause the
strongest storming. As the event progresses, that field will continue to
change. Based on overall strength, the predictions for periods reaching
the G3 level look justified. Additionally, the Solar Radiation Storm
levels remain above the S3 (Strong) threshold at this time, with values
rising at the moment with the shock arrival. Region 1429 remains potent
and subsequent activity is certainly possible. Updates here as
conditions warrant. |