NOAA Forecasts Moderate Geomagnetic Storm for October 11

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Published: 2026-10-11T06:30:40Z
Category: science
Source: NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center
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The NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storm watch for October 11, 2026. This forecast is based on the expected arrival and merger of two coronal mass ejections (CMEs) launched from the Sun on October 7 and 8. Such events can lead to voltage fluctuations in power grids and necessitate operational adjustments for satellite systems.

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