**VERIFIED VIRAL NEWS ALERT:**

VERIFIED VIRAL NEWS ALERT:

Widespread Aurora Expected Tonight!

A G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm is currently impacting Earth, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issuing a rare Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch—the first of this magnitude since 2005.

REAL? The storm is confirmed. However, the viral claim that “aurora will be visible as far south as Florida and Texas” is exaggerated, though there is some truth.

What’s real: The storm’s intensity (G4) can push the aurora’s visibility southward to the northern tier of the U.S. (e.g., northern Iowa, upstate New York, Oregon) and parts of the UK and northern Europe.

What’s fake: Claims of “intense green and red waves over Miami” are false. For tropical latitudes, you’d need a G5 (Extreme) event—which scientists say is not forecasted for tonight.

Bottom line: The aurora will be impressive—arguably the best in 20 years—but don’t expect a light show over the Florida Keys. Best viewing: clear skies, away from city lights, between 10 PM and 2 AM local time.

Stay safe, and remember: if your social media feed shows aurora over the Bahamas, it’s likely recycled footage from 2024.