2024-07-29 11:03:37
According to the space weather forecast, a severe G3 geomagnetic storm is expected on Tuesday, July 30.
The classification indicates that a phenomenon of this degree has a negative impact and can cause damage to electronic devices, the power transmission network, orbital satellites, GPS navigation, disrupts radio communications.
Weather-sensitive and chronically ill people may feel discomfort.
On such days, weather-sensitive people complain of headaches, migraines, palpitations, sudden changes in blood pressure, insomnia, dizziness, fatigue.
On Wednesday, July 31, the forecast is for a weak to moderate G1-G2 geomagnetic storm. Storms of this magnitude are likely to cause minor disruptions to radio communications and power grids, affecting migrating animals and birds.
In a moderate geomagnetic storm, impacts on electrical systems and the power grid, astronauts in Earth orbit and satellites, as well as disruptions in radio communications are possible.
The strength of each geomagnetic storm is different. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) uses a 5-level classification of phenomena.
G1 – Weak geomagnetic storm. There is a chance of minor interference in radio communications and power grid, affecting migratory animals and birds.
G2 – Moderate (medium) storm. It affects electrical systems and the power grid, astronauts in Earth orbit and satellites, radio communications disturbances.
G3 – Heavy Storm! It negatively affects and can cause damage to electronic devices, the power grid, orbital satellites, GPS navigation, disrupts radio communications.
G4 – Very strong storm! Disruptions and outages to power, communications, GPS navigation, damage to electronic and electrical equipment, endangering people and systems on the International Space Station.
G5 – Extreme Geomagnetic Storm! Failure of the power grid, communications, orbital satellites, risk to the lives of astronauts in Earth orbit, etc.
The Earth’s magnetosphere and atmosphere manage to protect us from dangerous space weather, writes bTV.