Calm geomagnetic background awaits Volgograd region on September 30

According to the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of IKI RAS and ISZF, the end of September will be held in conditions of unusually low geomagnetic activity. The probability of a geomagnetic disturbance on September 30 is only 15%, and the probability of a full-fledged magnetic storm is only 3%. The probability of remaining calm is estimated at 82%.

According to the forecast, the Kp-index in the Volgograd region on September 30 will fluctuate within 1-2 points. For comparison, a level of 5 or higher corresponds to a magnetic storm.

With such a low level of geomagnetic activity, healthy residents of the region will not feel any changes. However, weather-dependent Volgograd people, especially those with cardiovascular diseases, pressure drops or sleep disorders, may experience mild discomfort. Experts recommend on such days to observe a drinking regime, avoid stress, rest more and walk in the fresh air.

Earlier, the Earth experienced the impact of a large coronal hole, but the solar wind flow was weaker than forecasts. The Kp index rose only to 3-4 points, not reaching the threshold of a full storm. Specialists of IKI RAS noted that September 2026 shows unusually low geomagnetic activity: in the first 25 days there was only one storm of the minimum level of G1. According to forecasts, the calm situation will remain at least until October 7.