IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 16/2100Z to 17/2100Z: Solar activity has been at low levels for the past 24 hours. There are currently 6 numbered sunspot regions on the disk. IB. Solar Activity Forecast: Solar activity is expected to be low with a chance for M-class flares on days one, two, and three (18 Sep, 19 Sep, 20 Sep). IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 16/2100Z to 17/2100Z: The geomagnetic field has been at quiet to unsettled levels for the past 24 hours. Solar wind speed reached a peak of 872 km/s at 17/0843Z. Total IMF reached 5 nT at 17/0008Z. The maximum southward component of Bz reached -4 nT at 17/0704Z. Electrons greater than 2 MeV at geosynchronous orbit reached a peak level of 4335 pfu. IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast: The geomagnetic field is expected to be at quiet to unsettled levels on day one (18 Sep) and quiet levels on days two and three (19 Sep, 20 Sep).
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