Posted on 12/31/2015 4:01:45 PM PST by BenLurkin
NOAA classifies solar storms on a scale of one to five (one being the weakest; five being the most severe). Current conditions are classified at a moderate G2 level, meaning it could have the strength to cause fluctuations in some power grids, intermittent radio blackouts in higher latitudes and possible GPS issues.
"There is still a slight possibility that we will see G3 (Strong) storms as effects persist," a bulletin posted on NOAA's website said.
(Excerpt) Read more at abcnews.go.com ...
so far...so good
Thank you.
Happy New Year, Ben! Wishing all the best to you and yours in 2016.
And to you, FRiend.
“GEOMAGNETIC STORM IN PROGRESS: A G2-class geomagnetic storm is in progress on Dec. 31-Jan. 1. The interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) around Earth has tilted south, opening a crack in Earth’s magnetosphere. Solar wind is pouring in to fuel bright auroras around the poles. Aurora alerts: text or voice”
Pictures at link, map showing at what latitude the auroras will be visible. (Currently northern tier states.)
Thanks!
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