Tag: NOAA

The solar storm, initially categorized as a minor G1 or G2 storm, was later escalated to a severe G4 storm due to an unexpected solar eruption. This upgrade was reported by the New York Post and came as a surprise to many. "The storm was originally rated as a minor G1 or G2 storm on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s five-point scale but was later upgraded to a G4 storm." A G1 rating is usually responsible for the common auroras seen over Alaska and Canada. However, under favorable conditions, a G3 storm can produce auroras visible as far south as Washington, Wisconsin, and New York. According to Fox Weather, the current G4 storm, expected to last until Monday, could potentially make the northern lights visible as far south as Alabama and northern California. The vi...