Space Weather Prediction Center

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

G3 (Strong) or Greater Geomagnetic storms expected

ACE Spacecraft Solar Wind Measurements showing arrival of shock.
G3 (Strong) or Greater Geomagnetic storms expected
published: Friday, March 20, 2015 00:04 UTC UTC

Strong (G3) geomagnetic storms or greater are expected as the impacts from todays shock continue.  The interplanetary shock arrived at the ACE spacecraft at 0405 UTC (12:05 a.m. EDT) and at Earth a half hour later.  These disturbed geomagnetic conditions are expected to continue for the next several hours.