Top 5 Things You Need to Know About the Secret Danger of the Geomagnetic Storm Hitting Earth Tonight
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a G3 (Strong) geomagnetic storm watch for tonight, meaning the aurora borealis could be visible as far south as Oregon and Pennsylvania, but the real danger is invisible.
- High-voltage power grids are at risk of voltage instability and potential transformer damage, especially in northern U.S. states, as radiation from the solar flare induces currents in the ground.
- Satellite operators are scrambling to adjust orbits—this storm can disrupt GPS signals, causing temporary errors in navigation systems for aviation, shipping, and even your Uber ride.
- Astronauts on the International Space Station have been ordered to shelter in heavily shielded modules to avoid increased radiation exposure during the most intense pulse expected at 2:00 AM EST.
- Cell phone and internet service could experience sporadic outages as the geomagnetic storm overwhelts communication lines, with experts warning that airlines may need to reroute flights away from polar regions for hours.