NOAA Issues Moderate Geomagnetic Storm Watch for August 29

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Published: 2026-08-29
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 29. This alert follows coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the Sun on August 25, with G1-G2 (Minor-Moderate) storming anticipated. Such events can impact satellite operations, power grids, and radio communications.

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