G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Storm Levels Reached 19 Jan, 2026 | NOAA

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G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Storm Levels Reached 19 Jan, 2026

published: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 17:12 UTC

G4 Levels were first reached at 2:38pm EST (1938 UTC) on 19 January, 2026 upon CME shock arrival. CME passage is expected to continue through the evening with G4 levels remaining possible.

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