Solar storm TODAY: Space weather forecast warns of Geomagnetic Storm THIS WEEK
Today, a gaping wound in the Sun’s corona has resulted in a minor geomagnetic storm and its associated effects.
The SWPC said: “A G1 Minor geomagnetic storm watch is in effect for February 27 and February 28 due to anticipated effects associated with a coronal hole high speed stream.”
On the three-day forecast track, increased solar wind activity is expected to continue until Thursday, February 28.
The “elevated solar wind speed” is predicted to continue into Friday, March 1, before it weakens.
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