On top of all the Solar Flare excitement, the K index is at or near the G1 Geomagnetic Storm threshold. For anybody new to following the solar events, this is unrelated to the large solar flare that just took place. A CME plasma cloud blasting away from the Sun will take normally 48-72 hours to reach Earth. Based on the location of Sunspot 1515, it is no longer in prime position for direct Earthbound explosions. More updates once more images are available.
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2012 Jul 06 2241 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.
