# Aurora Forecast AI Agent Connect > Aurora Forecast MCP connects your AI agent to live space weather data from NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center. Instead of checking multiple dashboards, you can ask your agent for the current Kp index, solar wind speeds, or the OVATION model's aurora probability at your specific coordinates. It provides the raw data and the verdict you need to decide if it is worth heading out tonight. ## Overview - **Category:** weather-climate - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tQiQmL1oEtUmFbkp6fE310ZKakZBWiEEaZBiyEn2/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** aurora, northern-lights, space-weather, kp-index, solar-wind, noaa, forecast, real-time ## Description Stop refreshing three different NOAA dashboards just to see if the sky might light up. This MCP gives your AI client direct access to the same live space weather measurements used by professional forecasters. You can ask your agent for a plain-language verdict on aurora visibility at your exact latitude and longitude. It pulls the latest Kp index, NOAA storm scales, and solar wind data, including Bz magnetic field strength and F10.7 radio flux. While the MCP handles the geomagnetic activity and solar wind data, you still need to keep an eye on cloud cover and dark skies. If the OVATION model shows a probability of 50 or higher, the aurora is likely to be directly overhead your position. It is a fast, direct way to turn raw space weather telemetry into actionable plans for your next night out. ## Tools ### list_space_weather_alerts This tool lists the most recent aurora warnings, watches, and alerts issued by NOAA SWPC. You can filter results by product ID, such as K04 for Kp-4 warnings. ### get_aurora_conditions This tool reports current aurora and geomagnetic conditions including the Kp index, NOAA storm scales, and solar wind. Providing latitude and longitude adds a point forecast for aurora probability at that specific spot. ### list_kp_forecast This tool provides the observed and predicted Kp index for a window covering roughly seven days of history and three days of forecast. The peak value in the window is highlighted to help you time your observation. ### list_recent_kp_index This tool retrieves the most recent planetary Kp index measurements. It defaults to the last 24 hours of 3-hourly data. ### get_aurora_probability This tool fetches the OVATION model's aurora probability for a specific latitude and longitude. It is a lightweight way to check the likelihood of aurora at a single point. ### get_storm_scales This tool returns the current NOAA R/S/G storm scales for today and the next three days. It includes the probability percentages for minor and major geomagnetic events. ### get_solar_wind This tool provides live solar wind measurements including speed, magnetic field strength, and F10.7 radio flux. It is useful for checking if a southward Bz is present to drive aurora activity. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Can I see the aurora from 64.8, -147.7 tonight? Give me the current conditions and the Kp forecast for the next 24 hours. ``` **Response:** ``` Right now the Kp index is 1.7, which NOAA rates as quiet. The aurora oval sits near 70 degrees latitude, so from 64.8, -147.7 the OVATION model gives a low probability overhead. No geomagnetic warning is in effect. Over the next 24 hours the forecast peaks around Kp 3, so conditions may improve slightly after dark. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Has NOAA issued any geomagnetic storm warnings recently? List the latest alerts and today's NOAA space weather scales. ``` **Response:** ``` No geomagnetic warnings are in effect right now. Today's NOAA scales put the G1 minor storm probability at a few percent over the next 24 hours, with radio blackout R1 and solar radiation S1 probabilities also low. The most recent issued alert is listed below; nothing in it rises to warning level for high latitudes. ``` **Prompt:** ``` What is the solar wind doing right now? Is a fast stream arriving? ``` **Response:** ``` At 06:09 UTC on 20 Sep 2026 the solar wind is slow and quiet. Proton speed is 408 km/s with a total field of 5 nT and Bz at -3 nT. A stream that would drive aurora typically needs 500 km/s or more and a sustained southward Bz, so nothing is arriving. The F10.7 radio flux was 97 solar flux units at 20:00 UTC yesterday. ``` ## Capabilities ### Real-time Kp Monitoring Your agent checks the latest 3-hourly planetary Kp index to gauge geomagnetic activity. ### Localized Aurora Probability The agent uses the OVATION model to predict if the aurora will be overhead at your specific coordinates. ### Solar Wind Analysis Your agent monitors solar wind speed and Bz magnetic field strength to identify incoming storms. ### Storm Scale Forecasting The agent retrieves NOAA R/S/G scales to predict the intensity of upcoming geomagnetic events. ### Official Alert Tracking Your agent monitors NOAA SWPC for any newly issued watches or warnings. ## Use Cases ### Nightly Planning Ask your agent if the aurora is likely overhead at your current coordinates before driving out into the dark. ### Storm Tracking Check the Kp forecast for the next three days to see when the next geomagnetic peak will occur. ### Solar Wind Monitoring Verify if a sustained southward Bz is occurring to confirm if a solar wind stream will drive an aurora. ### Alert Verification Quickly check if NOAA has issued a specific Kp-5 or radio blackout warning. ## Benefits - Eliminates the need to manually check multiple NOAA dashboards. - Provides location-specific aurora probability using the OVATION model. - Translates raw solar wind and Kp data into plain-language answers. - Delivers real-time updates on official NOAA geomagnetic warnings. ## How It Works Connect your agent to the MCP and start asking questions about space weather. 1. Subscribe to the MCP via Vinkius. 2. Connect your preferred MCP-compatible client like Claude or Cursor. 3. Ask your agent a question about aurora probability or Kp levels. 4. The agent pulls live data from NOAA SWPC through the MCP tools. 5. Your agent provides a direct answer based on real-time measurements. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How often is the space weather data updated?** The Kp index and solar wind data are refreshed every few minutes. The OVATION aurora model refreshes roughly every 10 minutes. **Does a high aurora probability mean I will definitely see it?** No. A probability of 50 or higher means the aurora is likely to be overhead, but you still need dark skies and clear weather to see it. **Do I need an API key to use this?** No, you do not need an account or an API key. Vinkius hosts the connection for you. **What does a Kp index of 5 mean?** A Kp index of 5 marks the beginning of the G1 minor storm scale. **Can I get forecasts for my specific city?** Yes. If you provide your latitude and longitude, the agent can use the OVATION model to give you a probability for your exact spot. **Does this need an API key?** No. All endpoints used here are NOAA's public space weather products. Subscribe and ask away. **The aurora probability at my location is high but I see nothing. Why?** The probability comes from NOAA's OVATION model, which reports what the upper atmosphere is doing. It cannot see your clouds or your midnight sun. You still need a dark, clear sky — and aurora near the equator edge of the oval is often faint, low on the horizon, and best photographed with a long exposure rather than judged by eye. **How often does the data refresh?** The Kp index and solar wind summaries refresh every few minutes. The OVATION aurora model refreshes roughly every 10 minutes, and this server caches the ~1 MB grid for that long so it does not re-download it on every question.