Scientists Forecast Elevated Geomagnetic Conditions This Week, No Strong Storms Expected

Overview

• Earth is experiencing weak geomagnetic disturbances linked to unstable solar wind near the planet.
• A pair of medium coronal holes and several small fast-wind sources are expected to produce occasional yellow and red spikes through the week.
• A large far-side active region is fueling flare activity, yet it remains unobserved from Earth and currently presents no risk.
• Tuesday’s outlook calls for weakly disturbed geomagnetic conditions and poorly predictable, likely moderate flare activity with no risks to Earth.
• Early 2026 activity has outpaced 2025 so far, with 8 of the first 13 days at yellow/red levels and three storm days, a trajectory researchers say could challenge last year’s records.