Geomagnetic Storm Watch: Feb 3rd

reply to post by apacheman


Thanks for the scale - so do we have a forecast using the scale for this storm? Or do we just call it Minor?

reply to post by crazydaisy


It will vary locally, but I'm not sure if they have predicted anything other than the probabilities indicated.

We'll just have to wait and see.

Was just wondering as we had a brown out earler today - wasn't sure if it was the Geo storm or the snow storm that ended last nite. But if it hasn't arrived yet I suppose the brown out was due to the snow storm.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK04

Serial Number: 1688

Issue Time: 2011 Feb 04 0223 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 4 expected

Valid From: 2011 Feb 04 0300 UTC

Valid To: 2011 Feb 04 0900 UTC

Warning Condition: Onset

Update

Update:

WEAK IMPACT: Arriving a little later than expected, a CME hit Earth's magnetic field on Feb. 4th around 0200 UT. Although the impact was weak, conditions are now favorable for high-latitude auroras.
spaceweather.com...

Spaceweather

AURORA ALERT: A solar wind stream hit Earth's magnetic field during the late hours of Feb. 4th, sparking a G2-class (Kp=6) geomagnetic storm, in progress. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras, especially during the hours around local midnight.


Getting skips on Ham radio transmissions here.

Spaceweather

AURORA ALERT: A solar wind stream hit Earth's magnetic field during the late hours of Feb. 4th, sparking a G2-class (Kp=6) geomagnetic storm, in progress. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras, especially during the hours around local midnight.


Getting skips on Ham radio transmissions here.

So, with all the talk of solar activity corresponding to or affecting earthquake activity on Earth, I'm suprised no one has mentioned the recent earthquake in New Zealand. Happened pretty soon after the CME, eh?