"Severe geomagnetic storm watch issued after 20 years."
NBC Chicago — May 10, 2024, 06:00 AM UTC
Summary: The National Weather Service's Space Weather Prediction Center issued a "severe geomagnetic storm watch," the first in nearly 20 years, due to multiple earth-directed coronal mass ejections. At least five CME's were observed, with potential impacts on Earth's systems. Only three severe geomagnetic storms have occurred since Dec. 2019. Potential disruptions include power grids, navigation systems, and radio communications, with a chance for enhanced Northern Lights visibility.
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