Impact on Power Grids and Communication
The issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch due to a solar outburst, predicting potential disruptions to power grids, radio signals, and satellite operations.
Power plant operators and spacecraft have been alerted to take precautions, with special concern for areas affected by and the impending .
Auroras and Solar Activity
The storm could make northern lights visible as far south as the lower Midwest and , offering a unique spectacle for skywatchers.
This solar activity is part of the sun's 11-year cycle, nearing its peak, which has been marked by increased solar flares and coronal mass ejections.