Headache and blood pressure jumps? A magnetic storm has engulfed the Earth for two days

Geomagnetic disturbances are expected to hit the Earth in these days. Experts forecast a prolonged G1-level (5 points) magnetic storm, which will last at least two days. This is indicated by the data from the British Geological Survey and the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The cause of such disturbances will be the impact of a solar wind stream associated with a coronal hole on the Sun. Geomagnetic activity will periodically reach the level of a weak magnetic storm. The most noticeable fluctuations will fall on the night between Saturday and Sunday.

Detailed schedule of geomagnetic fluctuations

According to the current forecast, peak periods of activity by Kyiv time are expected at the following hours:

On the night of November 7: from 23:00 on November 6 to 05:00 on November 7 — there was a weak G1-level magnetic storm.

Sunday, November 8 (morning): the first period of intensification is forecast from 08:00 to 11:00.

Sunday, November 8 (evening): another wave is possible from 20:00 to 23:00.

How magnetic storms affect well-being

During periods of solar activity, many residents may experience deterioration in their health. The most common symptoms are:

headache, dizziness, and nausea;

general weakness and increased drowsiness;

pain in the back, joints, or heart area;

spikes in blood pressure and exacerbation of chronic diseases.

How to protect yourself during a geomagnetic storm

Doctors advise weather-sensitive people to follow simple rules to make this period easier to endure:

Adjust your diet: limit heavy, fatty, spicy, and flour-based foods. Instead, favor seasonal fruits, nuts, and fish.

Give up harmful habits: minimize or completely eliminate coffee, alcohol, and cigarettes.

Spend more time outdoors: take walks in the fresh air.

Air out the premises: regularly open windows at home and at work, ensuring access to fresh air.

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As a reminder, a magnetic storm is a disturbance of the Earth's geomagnetic field that arises from the interaction of our planet with streams of solar wind and plasma ejections from the Sun. Such fluctuations can affect the operation of modern technology and the well-being of weather-sensitive people.