6-point magnetic storm will cover the Earth today: tips for weather-sensitive people
Kyiv • UNN
A magnetic storm of medium intensity of 6 points is expected today. Weather-sensitive people are advised to drink more water, avoid alcohol and caffeine, and ensure a good night's sleep.
In March, there were mostly weak magnetic storms that did not exceed the Kp-index of 5. However, there is some deterioration of the situation today. A magnetic storm with a power of 6 points will cover the Earth. This is reported by UNN with reference to Meteoagent.
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Today, a magnetic storm of medium intensity is expected - 6 points on the Kp-index.
The consequences of such geomagnetic activity, as reported, can be felt by weather-dependent people, people with diseases of the nervous system and those who suffer from chronic diseases (asthma, migraine, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.). Experts advise on this day to drink more water and green tea, add foods rich in magnesium to the diet (legumes, nuts, wholemeal bread, bran), avoid alcohol and caffeine, ventilate the room more often, take care of a full sleep.
Addition
Solar flares (also called "geomagnetic storms") are powerful bursts of energy originating from the Sun. Emissions of solar mass, flares on the surface and other actions provoke the energy of the sun to dissipate from it in all directions, including the Earth, colliding with its magnetosphere. This increases geomagnetic activity.
The level of magnetic storms is estimated by the Kp-index (geomagnetic activity index): 0-3: absence of geomagnetic activity; 4-5: weak storm; 6-7: moderate storm; 8-9: strong storm.
In April, we will have a series of geomagnetic bursts of varying intensity throughout almost the entire month. Magnetic storms of medium and high intensity will fall mainly in the second half of April, namely on the 12th, 25th and 26th.
