Here's an example of what's posted on that website. It's easier to read and understand for even me. But I wanted to put this up here so we all could have something we could link up to and get a look at what's happening and how it affects us and what to expect. Even tells you who gets to see the pretty light Sniper! http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/alerts/arch...ent_month.html This other site gives you more detailed data with snapshots of the sun's activity and a funky ass meter. http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/SWN/index.html......... Be safe, don't get burnt and enjoy the surf.



Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
Serial Number: 914
Issue Time: 2014 Sep 19 1540 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2014 Sep 19 1540 UTC
Valid To: 2014 Sep 20 0500 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
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.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
Serial Number: 2317
Issue Time: 2014 Sep 19 1540 UTC

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 2316
Valid From: 2014 Sep 19 0150 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2014 Sep 20 0800 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska.