Solar activity and geomagnetic storms: forecast for August 24, 2026

A bright Sun with powerful plasma eruptions is shown beside Earth, illustrating the source of geomagnetic disturbances. The coronal mass ejections and solar wind depicted in the image are the cause of the magnetic storms that NOAA forecasts for August 24, 2026. The visualization clearly explains why weather-sensitive people should prepare in advance for potential discomfort.