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Geomagnetic Storm Category G2 Predicted

August 26, 2026 4:36 PM UTC

moderate
Space Weather Message Code: WATA30
Serial Number: 280
Issue Time: 2026 Aug 26 1636 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G2 Predicted 
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Aug 27:  G1 (Minor)   Aug 28:  G2 (Moderate)   Aug 29:  G2 (Moderate)   
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT
Comment: HSS on 27 + CMEs on 28-29.

CORRECTED

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1,000pfu

August 26, 2026 8:13 AM UTC

minor
Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
Serial Number: 3729
Issue Time: 2026 Aug 26 0813 UTC

CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1,000pfu
Continuation of Serial Number: 3728
Begin Time: 2026 Aug 21 1105 UTC

Yesterday Maximum 2MeV Flux: 1039 pfu
Max time: 2026 Aug 26 0805 UTC

Type II Radio Emission

August 26, 2026 6:58 AM UTC

minor
Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 1525
Issue Time: 2026 Aug 26 0658 UTC

ALERT: Type II Radio Emission 
Begin Time: 2026 Aug 26 0635 UTC
Estimate Velocity: 930 km/s
Comment:

10cm Radio Burst

August 26, 2026 6:45 AM UTC

minor
Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
Serial Number: 928
Issue Time: 2026 Aug 26 0645 UTC

SUMMARY: 10cm Radio Burst 
Begin Time: 2026 Aug 26 0631 UTC
Maximum Time: 2026 Aug 26 0632 UTC
End Time: 2026 Aug 26 0632 UTC
Peak Flux: 140 sfu
Duration: 1 minutes
Latest Penticton Noon Flux: 132 sfu
Comment:

Geomagnetic Storm Category G2 Predicted

August 25, 2026 6:38 PM UTC

moderate
Space Weather Message Code: WATA30
Serial Number: 280
Issue Time: 2026 Aug 25 1838 UTC

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G2 Predicted 
Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day:
Aug 26:  None (Below G1)   Aug 27:  G1 (Minor)   Aug 28:  G2 (Moderate)   
THIS SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT
Comment: HSS on 27 Aug + CMEs on 28 Aug. 


NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

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.

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