Moderately strong M4.3 solar flare erupts from southeast limb [1]

An impulsive solar flare measuring M4.3 at its peak time erupted from the southeast limb of the Sun on October 16, 2014. The event started at 12:58, peaked at 13:03 and ended at 13:05 UTC.

A 10cm Radio Burst (TenFlare) lasting 1 minute (180 sfu) was associated with the event. The source is the same region that erupted with impressive M2.2 solar flare on October 14th [2]. Elevated solar activity is expected as the region rotates onto the Earth side of the Sun.

At 07:37 UTC, a C7.7 flare occurred from the same location. A Type IV radio sweep was reported at 07:22 UTC and some material could be seen in SDO/AIA 304 imagery surging south of the flare location. A C6.4 flare followed at 09:23 UTC from the same area, likely the vicinity of Old Regions 2172 (S12, L=241) and 2173 (S14, L=250). 

NOAA SWPC forecasters estimate 20% chance for M-class, and 01% chance for X-class solar flares over the next three days (October 16 - 18).

Generally nominal s...