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Geomagnetic Storm Underway as Friday CME Arrival Could Push Activity to G3–G4

Scientists say impacts hinge on the plasma’s magnetic structure, with elevated monitoring through next week.

Overview

  • A weak G1 storm is ongoing after a brief G2 interval overnight on Nov. 6, according to Russian space‑weather reports.
  • Models indicate the main coronal mass ejection should reach Earth around midday Nov. 7, when activity could strengthen to G3 or even G4.
  • Forecasters currently view an extreme G5 event as unlikely based on preliminary guidance.
  • Disturbances are expected to persist through Nov. 6–7, ease overnight Nov. 8, and return to quiet conditions by Nov. 9 if the outlook holds.
  • Labs at IKI RAS and ISZF SB RAS tie the event to powerful Nov. 5 flares whose wide, fast ejecta raise forecast uncertainty and extend risk for roughly ten days.