A "severe" geomagnetic storm is forecast through Friday, and officials are warning that communication across the country could be hampered. Due to the severity of the storm, the aurora lights could even be seen as far south as Alabama.
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) said that the severe (G4) geomagnetic storm could affect the power grid, as well as GPS and radio blackouts and impacts on satellites.
"Possible widespread voltage control problems and some protective systems may mistakenly trip out key assets from the power grid," the SWPC said Wednesday.
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NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) said that the severe (G4) geomagnetic storm could affect the power grid, as well as GPS and radio blackouts and impacts on satellites.
"Possible widespread voltage control problems and some protective systems may mistakenly trip out key assets from the power grid," the SWPC said Wednesday.
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