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Strong (G3) Storm Periods Observed - 02 May 2024

Strong (G3) Storm Periods Observed - 02 May 2024
published: Saturday, May 04, 2024 03:24 UTC

G3 (Strong) geomagnetic storm conditions were observed on 02 May 2024 due to CME activity. The CME, which arrived at around 02/1317 UTC, caused G1 (Minor) storms beginning at 02/1605 UTC, and G2 (Moderate) conditions beginning at 02/1624 UTC. G3 (Strong) storm levels were observed beginning at 02/1759 UTC and are expected to continue into the early hours of the 03 May UTC day. A G3 Warning is valid until 03/0300 UTC.