Subj : WWV Solar Report
To   : All
From : Noaa Wwv
Date : Sat Jul 15 2000 08:11 pm

:Issued: 2000 Jul 16 0603 UT
# Prepared by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Environment Center.
#
#           Geophysical Alert Message
#
Solar-terrestrial indices for 15 July follow.
Solar flux 213 and Boulder A-index 130.
The Boulder K-index at 0600 UT on 16 July was 6 (120 nT).

Solar-terrestrial conditions for the last 24 hours follow.
Solar activity was high.
The geomagnetic field was at active to severe storm levels.
A severe geomagnetic storm began at 1440 UT on 15 July.
A major flare occurred at 0203 UT on 16 July.
A satellite proton event began at 1040 UT on 14 July.
A polar cap absorption event is in progress.

The forecast for the next 24 hours follows.
Solar activity will be moderate to high.
The geomagnetic field will be at minor to severe storm levels.
A proton event is expected to continue.

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