STORM FORECAST · G1

Calm space weather now, with a minor storm expected soon

Geomagnetic conditions are quiet at the moment, but a minor storm is forecast in the coming days. Most people are likely to feel little change today, while weather-sensitive people may notice a mild shift when activity rises.

Calm space weather now, with a minor storm expected soonG1
Data sources: NOAA SWPC, GFZ Potsdam, IZMIRAN.
In short
  • Conditions are calm now, with no storm activity at the moment.
  • A minor geomagnetic storm is expected on 2026-07-22, reaching G1 levels.
  • 2026-07-21 looks less active than the peak day, with only weak fluctuations.
  • Simple preparation is enough, especially for sleep, hydration, and a steady routine.

Current conditions

Geomagnetic activity is quiet right now, with the current k index at 0. This means the magnetic environment is stable at the moment, and there is no storm level impact to report today.

For most people, the situation should remain uneventful through the rest of the day. Weather sensitive people are unlikely to notice much while conditions stay this calm.

What the forecast shows

A gradual rise in activity is expected over the next few days, according to NOAA SWPC. The forecast peak comes on 2026-07-22, when Kp is expected to reach 5, which corresponds to a G1 minor geomagnetic storm.

The day by day outlook is clearer now:

  • 2026-07-20: Kp 2, no storm
  • 2026-07-21: Kp 4, no storm
  • 2026-07-22: Kp 5, minor storm

This pattern suggests a quiet start, a slightly more unsettled middle day, and the main impact window near the end of the forecast period. After the peak, conditions should begin to ease, although the exact pace of recovery can vary.

What sensitive people may notice

A G1 storm is usually modest, but some weather sensitive people may still feel a mild effect. Common complaints can include a light headache, a sense of fatigue, lower concentration, or a restless feeling in the evening.

The good news is that this is not a severe event. For many people, the storm will pass with little to no noticeable impact.

MeteoStorms editorial

Prepared from live NOAA SWPC, GFZ Potsdam and IZMIRAN data and reviewed by our editors. We write about geomagnetic weather without scare headlines.

Generated from live NOAA SWPC and GFZ Potsdam data and reviewed by the MeteoStorms team.

Data sources:NOAA SWPC, GFZ Potsdam

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