'Severe geomagnetic storm watch' - the first in nearly 20 years - is issued with NOAA warning the world's power grids, communication networks and satellite operations could be impacted

Daily Mail ^ | 5/9/24 | Alex Hammer

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An uncommonly powerful solar storm may occur in outer space Friday, officials have warned - the first in nearly 20 years if it comes to fruition.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued the Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Watch late Thursday - which itself was the first such alert aired since January 2005, when the earth was hit with the highest dose of radiation it had seen in a half-century.

This time around, the 'unusual event' could disrupt electronic devices like GPS and parts of power grids, the American agency said - while citing how it may also drape a huge portion of the country in a spectacular circle of light.

[higgmeister]

Yes! this is nbd

[week 71]

@ post 15. Chuckled out loud!

[little jeremiah]

Thank you.

[little jeremiah]

Prayers for your family.

We’re still twitching over here!

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

Last night, lots of people were seeing the Aurora Borealis as far south as Pensacola and Gulfport.