The National Weather Service space forecasters have issued a warning for a geomagnetic storm that is set to impact the U.S. on Friday and Saturday.
The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center reported a sunspot cluster that created intense solar flares, which resulted in coronal mass ejections.
Forecasters are warning the storm may cause disruptions to phone services, navigational devices, radio, and electric power grids.
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This is the first alert by the NOAA for a Geomagnetic Storm in over 19 years.
Large sunspot groups and strong solar flares led to the issuance of SWPC’s first G4 Watch since 2005… pic.twitter.com/oi55cTPXhP
— NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (@NWSSWPC) May 9, 2024
A G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Watch has been issued for May 11… pic.twitter.com/CeEHWEUFiQ
— NOAA
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