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Space Weather Observations, Alerts, and Forecast

Product: 3-Day Forecast - Issued: 2026 Feb 27 0030 UTC
Prepared by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center.

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 27-Mar 01 2026 is 4.33 (below NOAA Scale levels).

NOAA Kp index breakdown Feb 27-Mar 01 2026
Feb 27Feb 28Mar 01
00-03UT2.673.003.33
03-06UT2.672.674.33
06-09UT2.331.674.00
09-12UT2.331.673.00
12-15UT2.001.332.67
15-18UT2.001.002.67
18-21UT2.332.673.00
21-00UT2.673.333.00

Rationale: No G1 (Minor) or greater geomagnetic storms are expected.

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 27-Mar 01 2026
Feb 27Feb 28Mar 01
S1 or greater1%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.

Radio Blackout Activity and Forecast

No radio blackouts were observed over the past 24 hours.

Radio Blackout Forecast for Feb 27-Mar 01 2026
Feb 27Feb 28Mar 01
R1-R225%25%25%
R3 or greater5%5%5%

Rationale: There is a chance for R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate) radio blackoutsover 27 Feb - 01 Mar.

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Credits

Space Weather Images and Information (excluded from copyright) courtesy of:
NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center   Mauna Loa Solar Observatory (HAO/NCAR)   SOHO (ESA & NASA)

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