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G4 Geomagnetic Storm Lights Up Low Latitudes as NOAA Tracks More CME Arrivals

Forecasts point to continued disturbances following a G4 surge with intermittent GPS outages and grid strain.

Overview

  • NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center confirmed severe G4 geomagnetic conditions on Nov. 12 with effects expected to extend into Nov. 13.
  • Auroras were documented unusually far south, including in southern U.S. states, across Mexico, and in parts of Chile and Argentina.
  • Forecasters warned that one or more additional coronal mass ejections could arrive over the next 24–72 hours and potentially strengthen the storm.
  • Officials reported intermittent impacts to GPS, HF radio, satellites and elements of electrical grids, and advised infrastructure operators to stay on alert.
  • UNAM’s SCIESMEX and other agencies emphasized technological risks but said the event poses no direct health danger to the general public.