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Geomagnetic storm in progress, auroras visible at high latitudes

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Plasma cloud unleashed by M-class solar flare on August 22 reached our planed early Wednesday, August 27. Wind speeds increased from near 280 km/s to 340 km/s while density remained primarily between 5-10 p/cc (protons per cubic centimeter).

Active to minor storm (G1) conditions are expected throughout the day with a chance for a major geomagnetic storm level (G2). CME effects are expected to wane by the end of the day, replaced by the arrival of a positive polarity CH/HSS on August 29. Unsettled to active conditions are expected on August 29. Quiet  to unsettled conditions are forecast for August 30 ad the CH/HSS impacts subside.

Potential impacts: area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude, weak power grid fluctuations can occur, minor impact on satellite operations are possible, aurora may be visible at high latitudes.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 749
Issue Time: 2014 Aug 28 0540 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2014 Aug 28 0540 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 – Minor
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents – Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft – Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora – Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.

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Our friend Zoltan Kenwell captured the following images on August 27, 2014, in Edmonton, Alberta – Canada:

Image copyright Zoltan Kenwell (InFocusImagery.com)

​Image copyright Zoltan Kenwell (InFocusImagery.com)

​Image copyright Zoltan Kenwell (InFocusImagery.com)

Featured image copyright Zoltan Kenwell (InFocusImagery)

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