The National Weather Service Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a Geomagnetic Storm Warning for a Severe Storm due to a Full Halo Coronal Mass Ejection that occurred on Friday April 21, 2023. The forecast is for a Severe G4 Event. According to the NOAA Scales, a G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Storm can cause widespread voltage control problems in power systems, surface charging and tracking problems for spacecraft operations, disrupted satellite navigation, and sporadic HF radio propagation.

As a result of this severe storm, there is a rare opportunity to see the Northern Lights as far south as Alabama and Ohio. StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict that the Northern Lights will be extremely active tonight making them visible as far south as Ohio. Viewing is possible up until 2 AM on Monday, April 24th. It will be easier to spot the Northern Lights in an open space like a field or the top of a hill. Moving away from bright lights will help reduce light pollution and improve visibility. Although temperatures will be in the 40s and 30s, stargazers are advised to dress appropriately and stay aware of their surroundings.