Space Weather Prediction Center issues geomagnetic storm watches for August 27-28

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Published: 2026-08-26T00:03:00Z
Category: weather
Source: NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center
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NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center has issued G1 (Minor) and G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storm watches for August 27 and 28, respectively. These watches are due to expected coronal hole high-speed stream influences and Coronal Mass Ejections. Potential impacts include disruptions to HF radio communication, low-frequency navigation signals, and electric power grids.

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