M6.9 solar flare produces Earth-directed CME, G2 geomagnetic storm watch issued for August 28
Wed Aug 26 10:56 am
A strong M6.9 solar flare erupted from Active Region 4513 near the center of the visible solar disk at 10:02 UTC on August 25, 2026, causing an R2 – Moderate radio blackout. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) said the associated CME and a second CME linked to a C4.7 flare and filament eruption later that day contained Earth-directed components, prompting a G2 – Moderate Geomagnetic Storm Watch for August 28. A G1 – Minor watch is in effect for August 27 due to an approaching coronal-hole high-speed stream.
