NOAA predicts geomagnetic storm on Tuesday: What to expect

A powerful solar eruption, linked to an M8.1 solar flare, is expected to impact Earth early to midday Tuesday, potentially causing a G3 geomagnetic storm with minor impacts to technology, such as satellite disruptions and radio communication issues. This solar activity could also lead to stronger-than-usual auroras visible in more U.S. regions than usual. Space weather is influenced by the sun’s energy emissions, which can disrupt objects in our solar system, including Earth and its satellites. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center monitors and communicates space weather events using NOAA Space Weather Scales to assess potential impacts on technology and infrastructure.

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