Magnetic Storms on August 11: What Impact on Health to Expect and Whether to Worry.

Magnetic Storms on August 11: What Impact on Health to Expect and Whether to Worry
Magnetic Storms on August 11: What Impact on Health to Expect and Whether to Worry

On Monday, August 11, no significant magnetic storms are expected on Earth. Over the past 24 hours, solar activity has remained at a moderate level.

This is reported by Meteoprog.

Magnetic Storms on August 11

During this time, seven class C flares and three class M flares were recorded on the Sun, the largest being M1.7.

'M-class solar flares are of medium strength. The M1.7 flare can cause a small level of radio interference on the daytime side of the Earth. A solar radiation storm is also possible,' the message states.

In addition, it is expected that on Monday, the geomagnetic field will fluctuate from unstable to active levels. Solar activity will remain moderate, with a small chance of an X-class flare.

Solar Activity on August 11

  • Small geomagnetic storm - 20%;
  • Large geomagnetic storm - 5%;
  • M-class solar flare - 55%;
  • X-class flare - 10%;
  • Number of sunspots - 41.

How Magnetic Storms Affect Health

Magnetic storms can negatively affect people’s health. Warnings about their possibility help to control the risk factors for cardiovascular complications in the days leading up to these phenomena.

We remind you that we previously discussed the forecast for magnetic storms in August 2025.

Today, in Ukraine, there will be precipitation in places, strong gusts of wind, and a slight decrease in temperature, although not everywhere. A significant part of Ukraine will be under the influence of a cold atmospheric front.

A brief summary: On Monday, August 11, moderate solar activity and possible slight geomagnetic fluctuations are expected. Although no significant magnetic storms are expected, caution is advised due to the potential impact on human health. Against this background, precipitation, wind gusts, and a drop in temperature are expected in Ukraine.

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