G1 - Minor geomagnetic storm

Observed Kp: 5
Threshold reached: 01:40 UTC

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

Gillam, MB, Iqaluit, NU
Nuuk
Rovaniemi
Reykjavik
Tromsø
Kiruna

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

Tórshavn
Oulu
Trondheim
Luleå, Umeå

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

Kuopio
Bergen
Sundsvall

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

Thunder Bay, ON, Winnipeg, MB
Tampere
The strength of the interplanetary magnetic field is moderate (17.64nT), the direction is moderately South (-13.37nT).

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