Flash Flood Emergency Declared in Ouray, Colorado
Flash Flood Warning issued July 29 at 5:47PM MDT until July 29 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Ouray, CO.
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Widespread Power Outage in Marshall County: What We Know
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Widespread power outage after semi hits power pole in Marshall County". Widespread outages can be caused by severe weather, grid failures, or - relevant to what this site tracks - a strong geomagnetic storm inducing damaging currents in transformers.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Custer and Pueblo, Colorado
Flash Flood Warning issued July 28 at 5:04PM MDT until July 28 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 2 areas: Custer, CO; Pueblo, CO.
Geomagnetic Storm Watch: Power Grid Stress Possible Over Next 48 Hours
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Libya: Protesters attack gas complex raising fears of nationwide blackout". Widespread outages can be caused by severe weather, grid failures, or - relevant to what this site tracks - a strong geomagnetic storm inducing damaging currents in transformers.
M6.8 Earthquake Strikes Near Uto, Japan
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck 5 km E of Uto, Japan at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Earthquakes of this size can cause significant damage to vulnerable structures near the epicenter.
M7.1 Earthquake Near Uki, Japan – What You Should Know
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck 4 km SE of Uki, Japan at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Earthquakes of this size can cause major damage near the epicenter and, if under the ocean, may generate a tsunami.
M7.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Uki, Japan; Tsunami Watch in Effect
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck 4 km SE of Uki, Japan at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Earthquakes of this size can cause major damage near the epicenter and, if under the ocean, may generate a tsunami.
Widespread Power Outages in New Jersey: Geomagnetic Storm or Weather?
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "N.J. live power outage tracker: Strong gusty winds knock out power to thousands of homes". Widespread outages can be caused by severe weather, grid failures, or - relevant to what this site tracks - a strong geomagnetic storm inducing damaging currents in transformers.
M1.1 Solar Flare Detected; Possible Radio Effects and Storm Watch Ahead
GOES satellites measured a M1.1-class solar flare peaking at 2026-07-27T02:43:00Z (X-ray flux 1.1e-5 W/m2, radio-blackout scale ~R1). Flares cause immediate shortwave radio blackouts on Earth's sunlit side. If this flare launched a CME toward Earth, a geomagnetic storm could follow in 1-3 days - worth watching the Kp index.
Widespread Power Outages in Gig Harbor: What We Know
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Widespread power outages reported in Gig Harbor because of fire, utility says". Widespread outages can be caused by severe weather, grid failures, or - relevant to what this site tracks - a strong geomagnetic storm inducing damaging currents in transformers.
M1.5 Solar Flare Detected; Radio Disruptions Possible Today
GOES satellites measured a M1.5-class solar flare peaking at 2026-07-26T15:26:00Z (X-ray flux 1.5e-5 W/m2, radio-blackout scale ~R1). Flares cause immediate shortwave radio blackouts on Earth's sunlit side. If this flare launched a CME toward Earth, a geomagnetic storm could follow in 1-3 days - worth watching the Kp index.
Large Power Outage Reported in Alushta; Geomagnetic Storm Risk Remains
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Due to a power outage: a state of emergency has been declared in occupied Alushta". Widespread outages can be caused by severe weather, grid failures, or - relevant to what this site tracks - a strong geomagnetic storm inducing damaging currents in transformers.
Major Power Outage in Georgia: What You Should Know
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Georgia faces second nationwide power outage in two days". Widespread outages can be caused by severe weather, grid failures, or - relevant to what this site tracks - a strong geomagnetic storm inducing damaging currents in transformers.
M6.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Vanuatu; Tsunami Risk Being Assessed
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 82 km W of Sola, Vanuatu at a depth of about 45 km, reported by the USGS. Earthquakes of this size can cause significant damage to vulnerable structures near the epicenter.
Widespread Power Outage in Georgia: What We Know
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Georgia hit by nationwide blackout, power supply being restored in stages". Widespread outages can be caused by severe weather, grid failures, or - relevant to what this site tracks - a strong geomagnetic storm inducing damaging currents in transformers.
Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Texas Gulf Coast – 26 Areas Affected
Tropical Storm Warning issued July 23 at 10:39AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 26 areas: Galveston Bay; Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM; Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM; Coastal Brazoria; Chambers; Galveston Island; Brazoria Islands; Coastal Galveston; Bolivar Peninsula (+16 more areas).
Minor Geomagnetic Storm Underway – Aurora Visible in Northern US and Beyond
Planetary Kp index has reached 5.3, which is NOAA level G1 (Minor geomagnetic storm). Aurora likely at high latitudes (northern-tier US states, Scotland, Scandinavia, Canada). Possible impacts: minor power grid fluctuations, minor satellite operation impacts, migratory animals affected.
San Francisco Power Outage: What We Know and How to Prepare
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Power Outage Disrupts Thousands Across San Francisco After Substation Glitch Triggers Widespread Blackout". Widespread outages can be caused by severe weather, grid failures, or - relevant to what this site tracks - a strong geomagnetic storm inducing damaging currents in transformers.
Tropical Storm Warning Issued for 57 Areas Across Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Warning issued July 22 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 57 areas: Mobile Coastal; Mobile Central; Baldwin Coastal; Baldwin Central; Lake Pontchartrain; Mississippi Sound; Lake Salvador and Lake Cataouatche; Lake Borgne; Breton Sound; Chandeleur Sound (+47 more areas).
Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Gulf Coast Waters — 59 Areas Affected
Tropical Storm Warning issued July 21 at 11:20PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 59 areas: St. Andrews Bay Waterways; Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM; Coastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM; Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM; North Mobile Bay; South Mobile Bay; Mississippi Sound; Perdido Bay Area; Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound (+49 more areas).
M3.5 Solar Flare Triggers Radio Blackout; CME Risk Watch Through July 25
GOES satellites measured a M3.5-class solar flare peaking at 2026-07-22T06:34:00Z (X-ray flux 3.5e-5 W/m2, radio-blackout scale ~R1). Flares cause immediate shortwave radio blackouts on Earth's sunlit side. If this flare launched a CME toward Earth, a geomagnetic storm could follow in 1-3 days - worth watching the Kp index.
Flash Flood Emergency Issued for Three West Virginia Counties
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 7:26PM EDT until July 21 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 3 areas: Lewis, WV; Randolph, WV; Upshur, WV.
Cuba Experiences Nationwide Power Outage; Geomagnetic Storm a Possible Factor
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Panic in Cuba as nationwide power outage sparks fear of US takeover". Widespread outages can be caused by severe weather, grid failures, or - relevant to what this site tracks - a strong geomagnetic storm inducing damaging currents in transformers.
M1.9 Solar Flare Triggers Radio Blackout on Sunlit Side of Earth
GOES satellites measured a M1.9-class solar flare peaking at 2026-07-21T17:27:00Z (X-ray flux 1.9e-5 W/m2, radio-blackout scale ~R1). Flares cause immediate shortwave radio blackouts on Earth's sunlit side. If this flare launched a CME toward Earth, a geomagnetic storm could follow in 1-3 days - worth watching the Kp index.
Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Gulf Coast Waters – 27 Areas Affected
Tropical Storm Warning issued July 21 at 4:44AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 27 areas: Mississippi Sound; Lake Borgne; Breton Sound; Chandeleur Sound; Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM; Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM; North Mobile Bay; South Mobile Bay (+17 more areas).
M3.5 Solar Flare Detected on the Sun
GOES satellites measured a M3.5-class solar flare peaking at 2026-07-20T22:25:00Z (X-ray flux 3.5e-5 W/m2, radio-blackout scale ~R1). Flares cause immediate shortwave radio blackouts on Earth's sunlit side. If this flare launched a CME toward Earth, a geomagnetic storm could follow in 1-3 days - worth watching the Kp index.
Cuba suffers third nationwide blackout in two weeks as fuel crisis deepens
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Cuba suffers third nationwide blackout in two weeks as fuel crisis deepens". Widespread outages can be caused by severe weather, grid failures, or - relevant to what this site tracks - a strong geomagnetic storm inducing damaging currents in transformers.
M5.1 Earthquake – 83 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 83 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia at a depth of about 70 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.2 Earthquake – 27 km S of Javānrūd, Iran
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 27 km S of Javānrūd, Iran at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.2 Earthquake – 22 km NNW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 22 km NNW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago at a depth of about 84 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.5 Earthquake – 81 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 81 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico at a depth of about 35 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.6 Earthquake – 208 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 208 km SW of Port McNeill, Canada at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Florida Panhandle Waters
Tropical Storm Warning issued July 20 at 10:55AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.
M2.5 Solar Flare Detected on the Sun
GOES satellites measured a M2.5-class solar flare peaking at 2026-07-20T14:36:00Z (X-ray flux 2.5e-5 W/m2, radio-blackout scale ~R1). Flares cause immediate shortwave radio blackouts on Earth's sunlit side. If this flare launched a CME toward Earth, a geomagnetic storm could follow in 1-3 days - worth watching the Kp index.
Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Florida’s Gulf Waters
Tropical Storm Warning issued July 20 at 4:51AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.
Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Florida Panhandle Waters
Tropical Storm Warning issued July 19 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Beaver, Utah Through 8 PM
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 6:20PM MDT until July 19 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Beaver, UT.
Cuba Experiences Third Nationwide Blackout in Two Weeks—What We Know
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "In Photos: Cuba suffers third nationwide blackout in two weeks as fuel shortage deepens crisis - Mid-day". Widespread outages can be caused by severe weather, grid failures, or - relevant to what this site tracks - a strong geomagnetic storm inducing damaging currents in transformers.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Beaver, Utah Through 8 PM MDT
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 3:16PM MDT until July 19 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Beaver, UT.
Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Florida Gulf Waters
Tropical Storm Warning issued July 19 at 5:01PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Beaver, UT Through 8 PM MDT
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 3:03PM MDT until July 19 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Beaver, UT.
Flash Flood Emergency Declared for Beaver, Utah Through Evening
Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 2:52PM MDT until July 19 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Beaver, UT.
Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Florida Panhandle Waters
Tropical Storm Warning issued July 19 at 11:03AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM.
M5.3 Earthquake Strikes Southwest of Puerto Madero, Mexico
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 59 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico at a depth of about 20 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.5 Earthquake Strikes Peru; Regional Impact Expected
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 2 km WSW of Sicaya, Peru at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Near Puerto Madero, Mexico
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 85 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Geomagnetic Storm Alert: Power Outage Affecting Thousands on Southside
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Southside power outage: Thousands of homes affected". Widespread outages can be caused by severe weather, grid failures, or - relevant to what this site tracks - a strong geomagnetic storm inducing damaging currents in transformers.
Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Strikes Near Vilyuchinsk, Russia
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 190 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
M5.5 Earthquake Strikes Scotia Sea
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Scotia Sea at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes off Mexico’s Pacific Coast
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck 72 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.