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Parts of the United States and Canada could see the results of the latest solar storm over the next few days. But what exactly are auroras?
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What is a severe geomagnetic storm? Everything to know as the NOAA issues G4 alert on its 5 intensity scale
BREAKING: A Massive Geomagnetic Storm Is Lighting Up Skies Across The United States Tonight, With The Noaa Issuing A Rare G4 Alert On Its 5 Intensity Scale. Stunning Reu, Green, And Purple Auroras Are Being Spotted Nationwide. The Northern Lights, Normally Seen Only Near The… pic.twitter.com/FGbc8Lc9Um
The Sun is experiencing intense activity, leading NOAA to issue a G4 geomagnetic storm warning for November 12, triggered by a powerful X5.1-class solar flare.
NWS said there's a 5%-14% chance winds reach over 60 miles per hour, and a 2%-4% chance those winds turn into a tornado.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a geomagnetic storm warning for Nov. 12 that could result in a Northern Lights appearance as far south as Alabama. A geomagnetic storm is a major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center.