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Severe Geomagnetic Storm Lights Skies Far South as NOAA Tracks Additional CME

Scientists say multiple CMEs from active region AR4274 are driving the event, which can disrupt power grids and navigation even as it poses no direct health risk.

Overview

  • NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center issued a G4 severe geomagnetic storm alert for Tuesday and Wednesday, with elevated conditions likely to persist into the next 24–72 hours.
  • Auroras were reported at unusually low latitudes, including across at least 21 U.S. states such as Florida and Texas, and in Mexico, Chile and Argentina.
  • Forecasters said two CMEs have already struck Earth and a third, potentially stronger arrival was expected around midday Wednesday, with impacts hinging on the magnetic orientation on arrival.
  • NOAA reported some transient effects on GPS and electrical systems, and operators of power grids, satellites and communications networks were urged to implement mitigation protocols.
  • UNAM/SCIESMEX, NASA and NOAA continue real‑time monitoring and stress that forecast confidence improves only with near‑Earth solar‑wind measurements.