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Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu

April 17, 2026 7:31 AM UTC

minor
Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
Serial Number: 3678
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 17 0731 UTC

CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 3677
Begin Time: 2026 Apr 03 0920 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 2407 pfu



Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.

Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted

April 16, 2026 10:09 PM UTC

moderate
Space Weather Message Code: WATA20
Serial Number: 1108
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 16 2209 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted

Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Apr 17:  G2 (Moderate)   Apr 18:  G2 (Moderate)   Apr 19:  G1 (Minor)

THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.

Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu

April 16, 2026 1:23 PM UTC

minor
Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
Serial Number: 3677
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 16 1323 UTC

CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 3676
Begin Time: 2026 Apr 03 0920 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 3248 pfu



Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.

Geomagnetic Storm Category G2 Predicted

April 15, 2026 9:43 PM UTC

moderate
Space Weather Message Code: WATA30
Serial Number: 271
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 15 2143 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G2 Predicted

Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Apr 16:  None (Below G1)   Apr 17:  G2 (Moderate)   Apr 18:  G2 (Moderate)

THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.

Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu

April 15, 2026 7:56 AM UTC

minor
Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
Serial Number: 3676
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 15 0756 UTC

CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 3675
Begin Time: 2026 Apr 03 0920 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 1705 pfu



Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems.