Sunday, July 8, 2012

SolarHam.com | Geomagnetic Storming possible due to minor Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) impact - JULY 8, 2012


Geomagnetic Storming is possible due to effects from a minor CME impact. The Bz component of the Interplanetary Magnetic Field has been pointing south at times and this could help intensify geomagnetic activity. Be on the lookout for Aurora if you are very high in latitude.



WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2012 Jul 08 2346 UTC
Valid To: 2012 Jul 09 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.