Solar activity has remained at low levels over the past 24 hours, with six sunspot regions currently visible on the solar disk, according to a joint report from the USAF and NOAA.
Forecasters anticipate solar activity will continue to be low, but there is a 35% chance for M-class flares on May 24, 25, and 26. The probability for more powerful X-class flares and proton events stands at 5% for each of these days.
The geomagnetic field has been quiet to unsettled, with solar wind speed peaking at 383 km/s and geosynchronous electron levels reaching 4016 pfu. The geomagnetic field is expected to be quiet on May 24 and 25, becoming quiet to unsettled again on May 26. Middle latitudes have a 10-15% chance of active conditions, while high latitudes face a 15-20% chance of active conditions and a 20-25% chance of minor storms over the forecast period.