Today, July 16, 2026, no significant magnetic storms are forecast. According to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, the Kp index will fluctuate mainly between 1.33 and 4 throughout the day, with a slight peak in the morning—approximately from 3:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Kyiv time.
This is not yet a storm
As a reminder, storm levels on the NOAA scale (G1–G5) begin only at a Kp value of 5. Therefore, even today’s expected Kp value of 4 represents an “active” but not yet storm-level magnetosphere. For comparison: in early July, Earth experienced a powerful G3-level geomagnetic storm (Kp 7), caused by a series of X- and M-class solar flares, during which the aurora was even observed in the southern U.S. states.
Should weather-sensitive people be concerned?
Despite the absence of an official “storm,” minor fluctuations in the magnetic field can still affect the well-being of sensitive individuals—possible symptoms include fatigue, drowsiness, headaches, or fluctuations in blood pressure. Doctors advise against automatically attributing any deterioration in health to space weather, especially if symptoms recur, worsen, or are accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, or loss of consciousness—in such cases, it’s important to see a doctor.
What’s Next
According to NOAA forecasts, the next significant surge in solar activity is expected on July 22. Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain calm through the end of this week (July 17–18).