Magnetic storms in Almaty Region

Kp index and storm forecast for cities of Almaty Region.

Cities of the region

Talghar42,194
Konayev42,167
Esik32,995
Burunday20,996
Otegen Batyra18,864

▸About magnetic storms: Almaty Region

Magnetic storms in Almaty Region (Kazakhstan) today: planetary Kp = 0.0 (G0). The database holds 5 cities in the region with live geomagnetic data and forecasts.

Pick a city from the list to see detailed information: local time, geomagnetic latitude, distance to the nearest magnetic observatory, 3-day Kp chart with forecast and aurora visibility chance. All cities in Almaty Region use the same planetary Kp, but the local impact is computed individually per coordinates.

How a magnetic storm may manifest in Almaty Region: at Kp ≥ 5, weather-sensitive people can have headaches, blood-pressure swings, sleep disruption. At Kp ≥ 7, GPS navigation and shortwave radio may glitch. At Kp ≥ 8 — power-grid issues. Data from NOAA SWPC, updated every 10 minutes.