A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Cuba says power restored after 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.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 20 at 6:27PM CDT until September 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 2 areas: Grayson, TX; Bryan, OK.
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck south of Africa at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 6:27AM CDT until September 22 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 41 areas: Houston, MN; Clayton, IA; Winneshiek, IA; Mower, MN; Jackson, IA; Johnson, IA; Louisa, IA; Washington, IA; Clermont, OH; Hamilton, OH (+31 more areas).
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck 49 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea at a depth of about 104 km, reported by the USGS. Earthquakes of this size can cause significant damage to vulnerable structures near the epicenter.
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Widespread power outage affects East Bay towns". 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 September 20 at 1:42AM EDT until September 20 at 7:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 17 areas: Athens, OH; Meigs, OH; Washington, OH; Jackson, WV; Mason, WV; Wood, WV; Vinton, OH; Cedar, IA; Iowa, IA; Johnson, IA (+7 more areas).
Flood Warning issued September 19 at 10:32AM CDT until September 19 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 22 areas: Fillmore, MN; Mower, MN; Olmsted, MN; Waseca, MN; Houston, MN; Adams, IN; Wells, IN; Allen, IN; Van Wert, OH; Auglaize, OH (+12 more areas).
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Cuba faces another nationwide blackout amid US fuel blockade". 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 September 19 at 5:54AM CDT until September 19 at 10:15AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 7 areas: Dubuque, IA; Jackson, IA; Jo Daviess, IL; Stephenson, IL; Clayton, IA; Fayette, IA; Guam, GU.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Kermadec Islands region at a depth of about 94 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Flood Warning issued September 18 at 6:22PM EDT until September 18 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 12 areas: Daviess, IN; Martin, IN; Adams, IN; Wells, IN; Allen, IN; Van Wert, OH; San Juan, NM; Jackson, AR; Woodruff, AR; Citrus, FL (+2 more areas).
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Cuba Energy Grid Suffers Nationwide Collapse Amid 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.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 18 at 10:44AM MDT until September 18 at 1:45PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 3 areas: Jefferson, ID; Madison, ID; Blaine, ID.
Flood Warning issued September 17 at 10:30PM MDT until September 18 at 2:15PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 16 areas: Chaves, NM; Lincoln, NM; Auglaize, OH; Mercer, OH; Polk, IA; Warren, IA; Otero, NM; Wells, IN; Adams, IN; Allen, IN (+6 more areas).
Flash Flood Warning issued September 17 at 4:29PM MDT until September 17 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 2 areas: Lincoln, NM; Otero, NM.
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck 166 km W of Nikolski, Alaska at a depth of about 108 km, reported by the USGS. Earthquakes of this size can cause significant damage to vulnerable structures near the epicenter.
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck 167 km W of Nikolski, Alaska at a depth of about 83 km, reported by the USGS. Earthquakes of this size can cause significant damage to vulnerable structures near the epicenter.
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "110 million UAH fine due to blackout: The Supreme Court explained when power outages exempt from liability - Судово-юридична газета". 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.
Flood Warning issued September 17 at 6:25AM EDT until September 21 at 9:20PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 16 areas: Adams, IN; Wells, IN; Fremont, IA; Page, IA; Maricopa, AZ; Pinal, AZ; Atchison, KS; Leavenworth, KS; Carroll, MO; Chariton, MO (+6 more areas).
Flash Flood Warning issued September 16 at 9:27PM MST until September 16 at 10:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 11 areas: Pima, AZ; Pinal, AZ; Mesa, CO; Coshocton, OH; Muskingum, OH; Dona Ana, NM; Sierra, NM; Guernsey, OH; Gunnison, CO; Hinsdale, CO (+1 more areas).
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Hurricane Lowell Hits Hawaii, Killing One and Leaving Tens of Thousands Without Power | Ukraine news - #Mezha". 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.
Flood Warning issued September 16 at 9:51AM CDT until September 20 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 29 areas: Carroll, MO; Chariton, MO; Daviess, MO; Gentry, MO; Linn, MO; Livingston, MO; Montgomery, IA; Adams, IN; Wells, IN; Atchison, KS (+19 more areas).
Flash Flood Warning issued September 16 at 3:09AM EDT until September 16 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Mercer, OH.
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Animal contact triggers widespread power outage in northwest London". 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.
Flood Warning issued September 15 at 4:11PM CDT until September 17 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 8 areas: Montgomery, IA; Adair, IA; Dallas, IA; Polk, IA; Citrus, FL; Levy, FL; Marion, FL; DeSoto, FL.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 15 at 9:58AM MDT until September 15 at 1:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: San Juan, UT.
Flood Warning issued September 14 at 9:25PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 4 areas: Citrus, FL; Levy, FL; Marion, FL; DeSoto, FL.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 14 at 3:55PM MDT until September 14 at 5:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 6 areas: McKinley, NM; Socorro, NM; Cochise, AZ; Apache, AZ; San Miguel, CO; Rio Blanco, CO.
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 78 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia at a depth of about 162 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 187 km SSW of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia at a depth of about 10 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
Flood Warning issued September 14 at 5:18AM EDT until September 14 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Washington, RI.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 13 at 8:12PM MST until September 13 at 9:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 3 areas: Cochise, AZ; Rio Blanco, CO; Coconino, AZ.
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Widespread power outage reported in Madisonville". 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.
Flood Warning issued September 13 at 5:37AM EDT until September 13 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 20 areas: Athens, OH; Meigs, OH; Washington, OH; Pleasants, WV; Wood, WV; Gallia, OH; Mason, WV; Doddridge, WV; Gilmer, WV; Lewis, WV (+10 more areas).
Flash Flood Warning issued September 13 at 4:43AM EDT until September 13 at 7:45AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Worcester, MD.
Flood Warning issued September 12 at 12:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: Cobb, GA.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 12 at 10:23AM EDT until September 12 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 6 areas: Cobb, GA; DeKalb, GA; Fulton, GA; Douglas, GA; Carroll, GA; Paulding, GA.
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck 115 km NNE of Teluknaga, Indonesia at a depth of about 359 km, reported by the USGS. Earthquakes of this size can cause significant damage to vulnerable structures near the epicenter.
Flood Warning issued September 11 at 9:20AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL (National Weather Service, United States). Affected area: DeSoto, FL.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 11 at 4:56PM EDT until September 11 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 14 areas: Clayton, GA; DeKalb, GA; Fulton, GA; Navajo, AZ; Carroll, GA; Douglas, GA; Haralson, GA; Paulding, GA; Charleston, SC; Colleton, SC (+4 more areas).
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck 253 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste at a depth of about 112 km, reported by the USGS. Shaking would likely be felt in the surrounding region.
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A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Date Changed for Citywide Power Outage in Salem, MO.". 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.
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Malawi hit by nationwide blackout, Escom confirms". 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.
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Hurricane "Lowell" paralyzes parts of Hawaii; thousands of homes are without power, and high winds have caused significant damage". 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.
A large-scale power outage is being reported: "Hurricane Lowell leaves 90% of Kauai without power, widespread damage across island". 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.
Planetary Kp index has reached 5.0, 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.
Hurricane Warning issued September 7 at 4:57PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 8 areas: Kauai Northwest Waters; Kauai Leeward Waters; Niihau; Kauai Southwest; Kauai South; Kauai East; Kauai Mountains; Kauai North.
Tropical Storm Warning issued September 7 at 4:57PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI (National Weather Service, United States). Currently covers 14 areas: Kauai Windward Waters; Kauai Channel; Oahu Windward Waters; Oahu Leeward Waters; Olomana; Waianae Coast; Ewa Plain; Koolau Leeward; Waianae Mountains; Koolau Windward (+4 more areas).
