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WATCH:  What to expect as NOAA issues strong geomagnetic storm watch

WATCH: What to expect as NOAA issues strong geomagnetic storm watch

Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a warning about strong geomagnetic storms caused by three coronal mass ejections from the sun. These storms may make the northern lights visible farther south than usual.

Key Facts

  • NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center announced a strong geomagnetic storm watch.
  • The storms are caused by three coronal mass ejections, which are large bursts of solar wind and magnetic fields from the sun.
  • Geomagnetic storms can affect Earth’s magnetic field.
  • As a result, the northern lights (aurora borealis) could be seen in places farther south than usual.
  • Such storms may also impact satellite and communication systems, though this was not detailed in the article.
  • The alert was made on June 4, 2026.
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