NOAA issues moderate geomagnetic storm watch

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Published: 2026-08-29T11:50:06Z
Category: science
Source: NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center
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The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storm watch for August 28-29, 2026. This follows coronal mass ejections from the Sun on August 25. The watch indicates potential for aurora visibility in northern U.S. states and possible impacts on power grids and satellite operations.

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