A geomagnetic storm can potentially disrupt communications, electric power grids, navigation, and radio and satellite operations, according to NOAA.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the entire First Coast until noon Friday. A Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch has been issued for the evening.for the entire First Coast until noon Friday, while a 'Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch' has been issued for the evening, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center .
"A large sunspot cluster has produced several moderate to strong solar flares since Wednesday at 5 a.m.," the release states."At least five flares were associated with CMEs that appear to be Earth-directed." Space weather forecasters with NOAA say"this is an unusual event," and that additional solar eruptions could cause geomagnetic storm conditions to last through the weekend.
"Geomagnetic storms can impact infrastructure in near-Earth orbit and on Earth’s surface, potentially disrupting communications, the electric power grid, navigation, radio and satellite operations," SWPC said in the release."SWPC has notified the operators of these systems so they can take protective action."
SWPC also says geomagnetic storms can trigger displays of aurora on Earth. A severe geomagnetic storm includes the potential for aurora to be seen as far south as Alabama and Northern California, the release states.Damage reports by county on the First Coast during severe weather Thursday
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