KpIndex on the Red Alert adding to the warning of the Magnetometer.

KpIndex today September 2nd has registered above 5 showing we are in a geomagnetic storm.

A moderate (G2) geomagnetic storm is now in progress at high latitudes. The increased activity is the result of a high speed solar wind stream. Sky watchers should be alert for visual aurora once dark outside.

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2016 Sep 01 2358 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate