Space-weather dashboards can show solar wind, magnetic-field values, geomagnetic indices and recent flare classifications. These measurements are useful, but they require careful language.
1.A current value is not a complete forecast
A reading shows conditions at a particular time and source. It may change quickly. The responsible headline describes the observation before it predicts an outcome.
Editorial illustration of changing solar-weather measurements.
2.Explain the threshold
If an article uses a phrase such as elevated, strong or severe, it should explain the scale behind that word and link to the official source. Readers should be able to distinguish a routine change from a formal alert.
3.Update the article when the signal changes
A live story should include a visible update time. Corrections and material changes should be recorded rather than silently replacing the original claim.
