
Warning-Geomagnetic Storm Category G5 Predicted Sunday 5-12-24
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a Geomagnetic Storm Category G4 or Greater Prediction In this Solar Maximum 11-year cycle, Geomagnetic Solar Storms effect on the planet and near-earth space could be severe and on Sunday 5-12-24. We have the potential for one of the most powerful solar system events known to man, which is a G5 Geomagnetic Storm, and could greatly affect our power grids and electronics. Affected components could be spacecraft, power grids, navigation systems, and radio systems. Space Weather Message Code: WATA99Serial Number: 7Issue Time: 2024 May 11 1753 UTC THIS NOAA SPWC WARNING SUPERSEDES ANY/ALL PRIOR WATCHES IN EFFECT Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 45 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.Induced Currents – Possible widespread voltage control problems and some protective systems may mistakenly trip out key assets from the power grid. Induced pipeline currents intensify.Spacecraft – Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low earth orbit satellites, and tracking and orientation problems may occur.Navigation – Satellite navigation (GPS) degraded or inoperable for hours.Radio – HF (high frequency) radio propagation sporadic or blacked out.Aurora – Aurora may be seen as low as Alabama and northern California. NOAA Space Weather Scale





















