STD update (05 NOVEMBER 2001, 15:15 UTC)

[Ulrich Rieth]

LAST UPDATE: 05 NOVEMBER 2001, 15:15 UTC (10:15 am EST 05 November):

A transient in the solar wind (possibly related to earlier CME activity on
the southeast limb and/or the partial halo CME of 01/02 November) has
boosted solar wind characteristics. Although no significant auroral activity
has yet been observed, the potential for periods of moderate auroral
enhancements currently exists. The IMF is primarily in a northward
configuration which is helping to keep conditions fairly quiet.

We are anticipating the arrival of a much stronger disturbance in the solar
wind from yesterdays X-class solar flare and associated full-halo CME within
the next 24 hours. Auroral activity may intensify to major storm levels at
that time with the potential for widespread middle latitude sightings of
auroral activity.