G1 - Minor geomagnetic storm

Observed Kp: 5
Threshold reached: 23:15 UTC

Current data suggests there is a moderate possibility for aurora to appear at the following high latitude regions in the near future

Iqaluit, NU
Nuuk
Sodankylä
Reykjavik
Kiruna

Current data suggests there is a slight possibility for aurora to appear at the following high latitude regions in the near future

Tórshavn
Oulu, Rovaniemi, Kuopio, Utsjoki
Kirkenes, Tromsø, Trondheim
Arkhangelsk, Murmansk
Luleå, Sundsvall, Umeå
The strength of the interplanetary magnetic field is moderate (10.61nT), the direction is slightly South (-5.65nT).
The Disturbance Storm Time index predicts moderate storm conditions right now (-69nT)

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