FARGO — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is monitoring a strong geomagnetic storm that could produce a bright northern lights display across much of the Northern Hemisphere late Sunday, June 1, if weather permits.
In a news release Saturday, NOAA said the storm has strengthened into a G4, the second-strongest class of solar storms. Conditions in a G4 solar storm can be strong enough to disrupt GPS and satellite systems, or electrical systems on the ground. Any risks to ground systems can be mitigated, NOAA said.
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NOAA said the display could be strong enough to be seen as far south as Alabama.
Conditions are expected to weaken Monday.