G1 - Minor geomagnetic storm

Observed Kp: 5
Threshold reached: 18:02 UTC

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

Rovaniemi, Sodankylä, Utsjoki
Kirkenes, Tromsø
Murmansk, Norilsk, Vorkuta
Kiruna
The solar wind speed is currently moderately high (540 km/sec.)
The strength of the interplanetary magnetic field is moderate (11.54nT), the direction is North (1.24nT).
The Disturbance Storm Time index predicts moderate storm conditions right now (-74nT)

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