The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. Air Force (USAF) reported low solar activity and quiet to unsettled geomagnetic conditions for the past 24 hours, with similar conditions expected for the coming days. The joint report, issued on August 31, 2026, detailed current space weather observations and a three-day forecast.
Solar activity remained low, with six numbered sunspot regions currently visible. Forecasters anticipate solar activity will likely stay low through September 3, with a slight 10% chance each day for an M-class solar flare.
Geomagnetic fields were quiet to unsettled, experiencing a solar wind speed peak of 466 km/s and electron levels reaching 2007 pfu. The geomagnetic field is predicted to be quiet to unsettled on September 1, transitioning to quiet levels on September 2 and 3. This forecast suggests a period of generally stable space weather conditions.