Another R1 Radio Blackout was observed on Monday as region 2192 continues to churn out solar flares. The latest event initially peaked at M3.0, before rising again to M4.5 at 16:37 UTC. Additional flaring of the moderate to strong variety will be possible as the massive sunspot rotates into a geoeffective Earth facing position.

Geomagnetic Storm Watch Issued.

Unrelated to the current solar flare events, a minor geomagnetic storm watch has been issued due to ongoing solar wind enhancements. Sky watchers, especially around the Arctic Circle should be alert for visual aurora displays once it is dark outside.

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2014 Oct 20 1639 UTC
Valid To: 2014 Oct 20 2000 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.