C1 Flare and Associated CME of 12 February, 2018
published: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 12:22 UTC UTC
A C1 solar flare occurred at 0135 UTC (8:35pm ET) on 12 February 2018, from Region 2699. An asymmetric halo CME was observed in LASCO/SOHO imagery in association with this flare. SWPC forecasters are busy analyzing the imagery and studying model forecast results. Initial analysis indicates the CME likely has an Earth-directed component, with a preliminary arrival of 15 February. Please keep checking our SWPC webpage - the nation's official source of forecasts, watches and warnings - for the latest updates and expectations regarding this event.