Space Weather Alerts, Watches and Warnings
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 22 0001 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2018 Sep 21 2359 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-0000 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 21 2356 UTC | WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2018 Sep 21 2355 UTC
Valid To: 2018 Sep 22 0900 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 21 2344 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2018 Sep 21 2345 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 21 2333 UTC | WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2018 Sep 21 2335 UTC
Valid To: 2018 Sep 22 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 21 0900 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2848
Begin Time: 2018 Sep 12 1730 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 8309 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 20 1543 UTC | WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Sep 21: None (Below G1) Sep 22: None (Below G1) Sep 23: G1 (Minor)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 20 0900 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2847
Begin Time: 2018 Sep 12 1730 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 8688 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 19 0901 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2846
Begin Time: 2018 Sep 12 1730 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 7837 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 18 1036 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2845
Begin Time: 2018 Sep 12 1730 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 17212 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 17 1424 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2844
Begin Time: 2018 Sep 12 1730 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 34945 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 17 0321 UTC | WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2018 Sep 17 0320 UTC
Valid To: 2018 Sep 17 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 16 0859 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2843
Begin Time: 2018 Sep 12 1730 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 30449 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 15 0859 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2842
Begin Time: 2018 Sep 12 1730 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 42518 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 14 0859 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2841
Begin Time: 2018 Sep 12 1730 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 6646 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 14 0302 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2018 Sep 14 0259 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 14 0235 UTC | WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2018 Sep 14 0235 UTC
Valid To: 2018 Sep 14 0900 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 14 0222 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2018 Sep 14 0222 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 14 0106 UTC | WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2018 Sep 14 0105 UTC
Valid To: 2018 Sep 14 0900 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 13 1456 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2840
Begin Time: 2018 Sep 12 1730 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 2290 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 13 1132 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 3533
Valid From: 2018 Sep 13 0000 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Sep 13 1800 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 13 0529 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 3532
Valid From: 2018 Sep 13 0000 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Sep 13 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 13 0152 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2018 Sep 13 0152 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 12 2357 UTC | WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2018 Sep 13 0000 UTC
Valid To: 2018 Sep 13 0600 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 12 1750 UTC | ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Threshold Reached: 2018 Sep 12 1730 UTC
Station: GOES15
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 11 2344 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 3530
Valid From: 2018 Sep 10 1610 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Sep 12 0900 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 11 1110 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 3529
Valid From: 2018 Sep 10 1610 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Sep 11 2359 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 11 1110 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 1493
Valid From: 2018 Sep 11 0423 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Sep 11 2100 UTC
Warning Condition: persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 11 1110 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 423
Valid From: 2018 Sep 11 0805 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Sep 11 1500 UTC
Warning Condition: persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 11 1050 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2018 Sep 11 1050 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0900-1200 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 11 1008 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2018 Sep 11 1008 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0900-1200 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 11 0817 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2018 Sep 11 0817 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0600-0900 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 11 0804 UTC | WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Valid From: 2018 Sep 11 0805 UTC
Valid To: 2018 Sep 11 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 11 0739 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2018 Sep 11 0739 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0600-0900 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 11 0437 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2018 Sep 11 0436 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 11 0425 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 3528
Valid From: 2018 Sep 10 1610 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Sep 11 1800 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 11 0424 UTC | WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2018 Sep 11 0423 UTC
Valid To: 2018 Sep 11 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 10 2344 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2018 Sep 10 2344 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 10 2101 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2018 Sep 10 2059 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 10 2036 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 1491
Valid From: 2018 Sep 10 1730 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Sep 11 0300 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 10 2036 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 3527
Valid From: 2018 Sep 10 1610 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Sep 11 0600 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 10 1745 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2018 Sep 10 1745 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 10 1733 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2018 Sep 10 1733 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 10 1729 UTC | WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2018 Sep 10 1730 UTC
Valid To: 2018 Sep 10 2100 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 10 1611 UTC | WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2018 Sep 10 1610 UTC
Valid To: 2018 Sep 10 2300 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 09 2030 UTC | WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G2 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Sep 10: None (Below G1) Sep 11: G2 (Moderate) Sep 12: G1 (Minor)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 09 1953 UTC | WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Sep 10: None (Below G1) Sep 11: G1 (Minor) Sep 12: G1 (Minor)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 08 2127 UTC | WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Sep 09: None (Below G1) Sep 10: None (Below G1) Sep 11: G1 (Minor)
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 08 1812 UTC | ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Threshold Reached: 2018 Sep 08 1750 UTC
Station: GOES15
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 06 1839 UTC | ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Threshold Reached: 2018 Sep 06 1815 UTC
Station: GOES15
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 05 1527 UTC | WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2018 Sep 05 1526 UTC
Valid To: 2018 Sep 05 2100 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 05 0239 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2018 Sep 05 0239 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 05 0208 UTC | WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2018 Sep 05 0210 UTC
Valid To: 2018 Sep 05 0600 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 04 1706 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2836
Begin Time: 2018 Aug 18 1410 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 12435 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 03 0946 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2835
Begin Time: 2018 Aug 18 1410 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 16682 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 02 0900 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2834
Begin Time: 2018 Aug 18 1410 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 20417 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Sep 01 0901 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2833
Begin Time: 2018 Aug 18 1410 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 31634 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 31 0859 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2832
Begin Time: 2018 Aug 18 1410 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 61001 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 30 0900 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2831
Begin Time: 2018 Aug 18 1410 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 57922 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 29 0859 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2830
Begin Time: 2018 Aug 18 1410 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 97635 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 28 0901 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2829
Begin Time: 2018 Aug 18 1410 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 39767 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 28 0203 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 3523
Valid From: 2018 Aug 25 2109 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Aug 28 0900 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 27 1914 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 1489
Valid From: 2018 Aug 27 1632 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Aug 27 2359 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 27 1912 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2018 Aug 27 1912 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 27 1837 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 3522
Valid From: 2018 Aug 25 2109 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Aug 28 0300 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 27 1759 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2018 Aug 27 1759 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 27 1749 UTC | WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Valid From: 2018 Aug 27 1748 UTC
Valid To: 2018 Aug 27 2000 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 27 1739 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2018 Aug 27 1739 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 27 1633 UTC | WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2018 Aug 27 1632 UTC
Valid To: 2018 Aug 27 2000 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 27 1359 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 3521
Valid From: 2018 Aug 25 2109 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Aug 27 2100 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 27 0902 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2828
Begin Time: 2018 Aug 18 1410 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 6146 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 27 0856 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 3520
Valid From: 2018 Aug 25 2109 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Aug 27 1500 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 2349 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 3519
Valid From: 2018 Aug 25 2109 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Aug 27 0900 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 2339 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 1487
Valid From: 2018 Aug 25 2146 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Aug 27 0900 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 2036 UTC | WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Valid From: 2018 Aug 26 2035 UTC
Valid To: 2018 Aug 26 2359 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 2023 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2018 Aug 26 2020 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 1625 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2018 Aug 26 1623 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 1614 UTC | WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Valid From: 2018 Aug 26 1613 UTC
Valid To: 2018 Aug 26 1800 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 1614 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 1486
Valid From: 2018 Aug 25 2146 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Aug 26 2359 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 1602 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2018 Aug 26 1602 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 1541 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2827
Begin Time: 2018 Aug 18 1410 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 1929 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 1421 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2018 Aug 26 1418 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1200-1500 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 1134 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2018 Aug 26 1134 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0900-1200 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 1133 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 3518
Valid From: 2018 Aug 25 2109 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Aug 26 2359 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 1133 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 1485
Valid From: 2018 Aug 25 2146 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Aug 26 1800 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 0739 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 7 or greater expected
Extension to Serial Number: 74
Valid From: 2018 Aug 26 0444 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Aug 26 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 0739 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 7
Threshold Reached: 2018 Aug 26 0738 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0600-0900 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G3 - Strong
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 0707 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 418
Valid From: 2018 Aug 26 0241 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Aug 26 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 0706 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2018 Aug 26 0706 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0600-0900 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 0638 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2018 Aug 26 0637 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0600-0900 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 0601 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 7
Threshold Reached: 2018 Aug 26 0559 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G3 - Strong
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 0444 UTC | WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 7 or greater expected
Valid From: 2018 Aug 26 0444 UTC
Valid To: 2018 Aug 26 0900 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G3 or greater - Strong to Extreme
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 0425 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2018 Aug 26 0425 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 0346 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2018 Aug 26 0346 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 0257 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2018 Aug 26 0257 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 0241 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 1484
Valid From: 2018 Aug 25 2146 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Aug 26 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 0241 UTC | WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Valid From: 2018 Aug 26 0241 UTC
Valid To: 2018 Aug 26 0900 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 0213 UTC | EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Extension to Serial Number: 3517
Valid From: 2018 Aug 25 2109 UTC
Now Valid Until: 2018 Aug 26 1500 UTC
Warning Condition: Persistence
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 26 0154 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2018 Aug 26 0154 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 25 2146 UTC | WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2018 Aug 25 2146 UTC
Valid To: 2018 Aug 26 0600 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 25 2143 UTC | ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 4
Threshold Reached: 2018 Aug 25 2143 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 25 2109 UTC | WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected
Valid From: 2018 Aug 25 2109 UTC
Valid To: 2018 Aug 26 0600 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
| Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 65 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes such as Canada and Alaska. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 25 1716 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2826
Begin Time: 2018 Aug 18 1410 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 1967 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 24 1231 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2825
Begin Time: 2018 Aug 18 1410 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 4038 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
| Issue Time: 2018 Aug 23 1035 UTC | CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 2824
Begin Time: 2018 Aug 18 1410 UTC
Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 4095 pfu
| | Potential Impacts: Satellite systems may experience significant charging resulting in increased risk to satellite systems. | | |
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