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On NOAA's Space Weather Page,
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov
there's this graphic:




and text:

YET ANOTHER X FLARE OBSERVED
published: Thursday, May 09, 2024 20:20 UTC

Yet another strong (X2.2) flare was observed from Region 3664 around 0900 UTC today. This event is still undergoing analysis and modeling but in conjunction with previous flares and associated activity G3 geomagnetic storming is possible by early May 11. Stay tuned to the https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/forecast-discussion and https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/3-day-forecast for the latest details and geomagnetic storm forecast regarding these events.

From the discussion:

.Forecast...

CME is expected to arrive on 12 May.

Solar activity is expected to persist at high to very high levels over
11-13 May, with M-class (R1-R2/Minor-Moderate) and X-class flares
(R3/Strong) expected, due primarily to the flare potential of Region
3664.

This info was retrieved on Friday May 10, 2024 at 9:24 PM PDT.