'Very Rare' Event: 'Severe' Solar Storm Could Trigger Northern Lights As Far South As Alabama

A "severe" solar storm could trigger Northern Lights as far south as Alabama tonight. FOX Weather meteorologist Stephen Morgan explains more. #foxweather #northernlights
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[@stubby1122]

They didn't bother to mention the main effect people will have with this storm is loss of communications and a slight possibility of losing the power grids.

[@ChrisReparationslul]

An LE relative of mine in a major city told me their radios aren't working. My HAM/GMRS radios are just heavy static, they're useless in an emergency.

[@aarongriffin81]

@@ChrisReparationslul My ham radios work just fine but propagation comes and goes with solar flares. That's normal on any day of the year but the range is cut way down for a day or so during a flare. "radios not working" is lies. It's not an EMP blast that kills the radio and electronics. However, if a repeater tower has no redundancy for power backup, then you would have to use simplex during an outage. No prepper with a ham radio relies on repeaters to function in an emergency. Your LE relative should learn to use simplex if their repeater sucks and has no battery backup. If their radios simply don't work at all, it has nothing to do with this solar storm. Everyone elses work just fine. KF0NKI

[@mweskamppp]

@@aarongriffin81 In the carrington event electric power was induced into the long telegraph lines, sparks came out of the ends and set some telegraph houses on fire. What do you think will happen with the high voltage overland lines and the transformers in such a case? It would take years to rebuild the power net. I do not thing such an event is likely to happen, thought. There is the possibility to cut the transformers off the grid and have a black out for a day or so until the event is over. If it gets really bad, it might burn any electronic cards even in cars if they do not stand very deep down in a parking garage. But that might be an event that happens every 100000 years - just as the 9.x earthquake in Japan some years ago.

[@maryj2671]

We all should of been told about this!

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

@@maryj2671 they're telling u now

[@AKSnowbat907]

I love how much they minimize the Carrington Event. If we lost power world wide the government projects 90% casualties in the first year.

[@pepethepatriot7524]

I was just about to comment that! They are more concerned about watching the "pretty lights". FOX is the first station I've seen reporting on the storm, but it doesn't shock me that they are minimizing what could happen. Reminds me how they are NOT on our side, none of them are. Get stocked up for the worst and pray for the best!

[@michaelbrinks8089]

Imagine if it zapped the electronics in all modern cars

[@user-rk5df7ke9g]

@@michaelbrinks8089 there’s electronics in older cars too….they go as well. No cars at all. That leaves ones of the greatest inventions of all time. 🚲

[@honeybadger6127]

"what do you mean I cannot access my Icloud" or "why does this ATM not connecting" or "why can't I just give you my CC to pay for gas"... these are all possible in the next 48 hrs.

[@pauldavis5665]

With all the craziness in the world today, it might be a good thing for the planet to have a reboot.

[@user-nx8mu1yn7s]

The peak of the current solar cycle has not even peaked yet.

[@MrChubs-xz9st]

We are actually at the peak and it should last 1-2 years

[@Scott-vy4zj]

Yep

[@smokingcheeba420]

Peak for the summer has not hit.

[@user-nx8mu1yn7s]

@@MrChubs-xz9stActually, neither of us will know until we look back at the data for a couple years lol

[@mweskamppp]

@@user-nx8mu1yn7s True. The peak was expected to be just now but some said lately it might be in 2025. Anyway, we are close to the maximum. See you again in 10 to 12 years.

[@secretspy4819]

Don't forget how dangerous this can be. This level of storm can cause electrical issues as well as enhanced earthquake danger. A little prepping can't hurt.

[@rboom1233]

There is no evidence that supports the claim that coronal mass ejections have an impact on Earth’s seismic activity.

[@paulh9329]

some are comparing this to Carrington level event of 1859

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

ahaha its not even an M class

[@Auroral_Anomaly]

Earthquakes? Tf you on bro?🤦‍♂️

[@Auroral_Anomaly]

@@paulh9329Nope.💀

[@anandasmom]

Eyes open, no fear❤

[@rogerdale5451]

...be safe everyone. (New Valley of the Sun...

[@anandasmom]

@@rogerdale5451 what's up SO?

[@loboalamo]

Be safe everyone.

[@mattfetter4123]

Old news! Ben's on top of this news!

[@TrashPanda71]

Glad to see other fellow SO's

[@8genmilitaryfamusa671]

Not a word about how dangerous these are. 🤷‍♀️

[@jeffdunnell6693]

Don’t want to scare you,what you don’t know you don’t need to know

[@literallya442ndclonetroope5]

@@jeffdunnell6693 cap

[@8genmilitaryfamusa671]

@@jeffdunnell6693 LOL.. I want to know. 😁❤️👍

[@8genmilitaryfamusa671]

@@jeffdunnell6693 Besides, I am SAVED! BORN AGAIN! 🙌 🙌 🙌 😁😍🥰

[@jeffdunnell6693]

@@8genmilitaryfamusa671 catch up with suspicious observers,watch the disaster series videos

[@decadefacade]

Suspicious observers know what’s up. Ben Davidson doing gods work.

[@jonmueller2117]

That's a great channel.

[@BrodyLuv2]

💯

[@mitchcumstein9808]

You damn right. Ben has been talking about this FOR YEARS! I truly believe he’s on to something so are others too about this. The sun is the giver and taker of life on this planet. Maybe why it use to be worshipped. Then you throw in all of these ancient cave systems that could hold thousands. Proof is out there if you want to see it

[@rosebissWildGooseNews]

Amen suspicious observer can you put up the first 2nd 3rd and 4th 5th and 6th. Leave it to the news not to say everything.

[@gailmrutland6508]

*Got that right! "In the new valley of the sun!"*

[@j.r.f8381]

This is extremely dangerous. Not something to be taken lightheartedly.

[@ohiostate9156]

let her come Don't really care

[@j.r.f8381]

@@ohiostate9156 okay tell me that again when you’re 14 days into a blackout. I hope, for everyone’s sake, your wishes don’t come true. I don’t understand people.

[@flower18777]

Have no fear if you are trusting in Jesus Christ. He's got us. For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: In the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. Psalm 27:5

[@ohiostate9156]

@@j.r.f8381 Again, I welcome it I don't care, you must have something to live for lol

[@cartoonraccoon2078]

@@flower18777 Then, this one time, Thor resurrected the goats he ate the night before, and they flew away on his chariot!

[@MD-zm6sn]

It's very telling that they only mentioned the aurora from the Carrington event.

[@mattfetter4123]

What do you expect, from main stream media.

[@blendyboi2087]

It’s 6 flares

[@SammytheStampede]

Glad someone else is in the know.

[@mattfetter4123]

X class CMEs

[@EdWeibe]

I get the worst migraines from them.

[@KitKatTX]

Now 8

[@blendyboi2087]

@@KitKatTX this is getting interesting. an event for the books for sure

[@billgroobe]

Six CMEs headed our way, so far - hang in there, everyone.

[@flower18777]

What does that mean for us? What can the flares do ?

[@vinny143]

It could kill the power grid.... It could knock satellites out of their orbit.. No cell phone no electricity no communication​@@flower18777

[@SuperLooneyrooney]

@@flower18777 bad things. return to stone age

[@JackSparrow-yl8my]

@@flower18777 Look at other comments alot of people mentioning another channel. This platform hovers over my every comment with an eraser so i cannot tell you who it is. That channel has alot of info regarding this subject.

[@tylerx8848]

7

[@michellealexander-nolin154]

This sunspot is actually bigger than the one from the Carrington event 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@ExplorerOfTheGalaxy]

Who said that?

[@Averyakam]

And the least of your concern should be seeing auroras.

[@sicfrynut]

everyone's like "take this seriously" and media outlets are like "oooooh pretty lights in the sky tonight!" kool-aid colors !!

[@Tomcatactual]

Yep when you see aurora's that far south it's not a good thing.

[@vinny143]

I love how they make light of the situation

[@aarongriffin81]

You mean the light situation?

[@mitchcumstein9808]

They seemed like they had just learned about this subject. This is problem with most mainstream media “talking heads” nothing more….maybe story of Ron Burgundy wasn’t so far off. We have a president like this too read whatever is out in front of him

[@NecroMyrLan]

You guys are really reporting on look at the pretty lights rather than take this moment to make the public aware that solar activity such as the 1859 Carrington event can occur in our lifetime...wow

[@zalllon]

I don’t think they’re allowed to talk about the severity of it. It seems to be unlikely there will be a Carrington event, but the risk is not zero.

[@NecroMyrLan]

@@zalllon I very much agree. From those that suspiciously observe it's placed at 10 to 12%... considering the 6 X class solar flares and my knowledge of space weather, I see that as a reasonable estimate

[@exDivinityFPS]

Well, fear-mongering is not the job of the news.. Although you wouldn't suspect that at a glance these days.

[@heartlandokie4485]

@@exDivinityFPS you're underestimating that which you could hardly comprehend.

[@liznichols4916]

​@@NecroMyrLanThat is one estimate that I would have liked to see stay at 0% 😢 Us observers are watching.....

[@Only1God]

Earthquakes, pacemakers... heart issues from these solar storms. Y'all be vigilant and check in on neighbors. Stay safe.

[@heartlandokie4485]

lol, very rare "severe" solar event and only two sun spots, lol. Its complexity is more than just two and its released 6 CMEs and 7 flares towards us. You realize that seeing auroras this far south is NOT a good sign and the weather is going to be much much worse this weekend. #expectit

[@Scott-vy4zj]

Yep

[@lindamatus4429]

SO watchers know…..

[@exDivinityFPS]

@heartlandokie4485 Wanna bet on the weather then? I've got $5 on sub-severe weather as currently predicted by the NWSSPC.

[@heartlandokie4485]

@@exDivinityFPS lol, you're gonna lose. The first solar storm just hit and we're at a kp level 4 and it started at 2 an hour ago. It takes time to permeate the global electric circuit. In essence, wait for it....

[@jeffdunnell6693]

Earthquake and volcano

[@KT-en8pq]

They are apparently underestimating the effects of having a geomagnetosphere thats approximately 30% weaker than it was 100 years ago. In other words, we've lost a significant portion of our space radiation shield.

[@nanofoods]

All that digital money will go poof. 😆

[@mitchcumstein9808]

That’s been my biggest issue with the bit coin stuff. Imagine if all currency were digital…..wait if that happened and everyone suffered maybe we could get real representation from our government. People would stop treating elections like beauty pageants We need people that have real world accomplishments not these people like Obama THAT NEVER EVER HAD A JOB EVER!!!!! Guy couldn’t run a lemonade stand

[@genehasenbuhler2594]

Actually there have been 6 flares in the last 48 hrs!

[@mykehunt2430]

I signed up to get notifications from [e-mail] You can sign up to get several different types of notifications tells you about space weather and different things.

[@BrodyLuv2]

Just a lot of bk 2 bk waves of CMEs at this point ✌️ Bz goes south it's lights on !!!

[@rockyjay55]

There laughing but they may be off the air with no internet that's possible.

[@SammytheStampede]

Foolish laugh.

[@flowerpower3618]

They’re

[@mykehunt2430]

@@flowerpower3618oh it’s you

[@aniesha6614]

"When you see these signs, look up. Your Redemption draws nigh" 🖤

[@8genmilitaryfamusa671]

AMEN!! COME LORD JESUS!! 🙌 🙌 🙌

[@amarovaz666]

Amém, as escrituras não falham.

[@moniquejordan2712]

AMEN

[@ryann4904]

All this technology made people weak. I wouldn’t mind simpler times

[@WhiteCrowHuntingBuffalo]

SuspiciousObservers is the channel to go to for this.

[@SpressoHead]

We need to get Ben on mass media!

[@amberbrooks82]

Also the Earth's magnetic field has been weakening. We don't have the protection we had in 1859. Could be worse than the Carrington because of that. Probably not, but it's possible. Be prepared.

[@jstbutori]

I witnessed this beautiful moment of history. I took pictures so beautiful

[@LordTimothious]

Forgot to mention that there are 6 x class flares in total and 3 that are cannibal cme. Also. Dont forget to UNPLUG YOUR DEVICES!

[@RomanEmpireMetals]

That won't matter.

[@louislamboley9167]

You should interview Sheila Jackson Lee, she's an expert on our solar system. According to her the Sun would be a difficult place to live. She's one of our Congress people. We have smart people running our government. I'm so proud of her.

[@dominicrigsby8547]

Does everything have to be about politics with you people

[@g-mawmhatton4751]

Louis......sarcasm??? Just curious

[@louislamboley9167]

@@g-mawmhatton4751 Heck no , she's brilliant, a fine example of what a quality education represents.

[@DeborahSch]

@@dominicrigsby8547 Hmm. I dunno. Why do “you people” have the uncontrollable urge to scold everyone? It was clearly a joke, and a funny one at that. 😂😂😂

[@jcook2433]

I understood the reference. 😂

[@TheRickie41]

At least you folks over the pond are entitled to some news’about this. Here in France we have to SEARCH for it. Nothing on tele for the moment...

[@user-rk5df7ke9g]

Yes! So rare that it happened over a dozen times last year with minimal space weather. We are losing our magnetic field.

[@lindamatus4429]

Of course these idiots won’t tell you that

[@MikeHunt-xm3ov]

We are fkd

[@MADmidway]

If this a major event it's happening right as it's getting hotter. If power goes out then it's going to be a hot summer

[@harryniedecken5321]

Why wasn't this news issued a days ago?

[@jax-zm1bb]

Greetings to the Expo Folks! So happy to see you all! From Brighton CO

[@williammathis6044]

This event is nothing to make light of and the level of danger cannot be underestimated. This event could send us back to the 1800s technology wise. This event could cost the lives of BILLIONS within 12-36 months. Think, no power, no telephone, no deliveries, nothing, for of our modern life for generations. There are six, yes SIX of them coming back to back.

[@PEREXUSREX]

There may also be massive earthquakes and/ volcanic eruptions

[@wanakabob7938]

It’s started here in New Zealand

[@pfzht]

The mainstream can't hide this rapid fire of CMEs 😂 Earth's magnetic field is weakening, folks. It's going to get way worse over the next two decades AND it's not our fault.

[@brianalbee4153]

Cant believe he just advised people to observe a massive CME through their eclipse glasses. Enjoy your glaucoma

[@aarongriffin81]

I just tried to see the sun spot with the cheap glasses that worked perfectly fine for the eclipse. Now I see a permanent sun spot......what gives!? Why is it so bright?

[@decyattysyachpchyol]

​@@aarongriffin81you didn't really, right? Just joking surely? If not, the damage is permanent. It may not become fully apparent until tomorrow

[@aarongriffin81]

@@decyattysyachpchyol I did, but after a couple seconds it was obvious it wasn't going to work. Pretty sure they suggested it in the video. The sun is way too bright at the moment. It actually hurts to go outside in the sun right now.

[@D.J._S]

There is a little more to be concerned about than the northern lights. This could cause a bunch of problems. Make sure your generator is in working order, and you have fuel for it. Stocking up on supplies might not be a bad idea.

[@jckorn9148]

We honestly don’t know how the Carrington Event played out. Was it one massive CME or multiple sent our way? Either way, it will be a very bad time if we get hit as hard again.

[@benalexander9907]

Six Xclass flair’s coming our way.

[@jckorn9148]

@@benalexander9907 yea and we’ve gotten pink auroras in Arizona with way less the past couple years. We’ve got surge protectors for a reason and I’m sure the power companies will just shut things down in order to save their equipment. Then there’s the influence it has on volcanos and earthquakes :/

[@stubby1122]

@@jckorn9148 Shutting down equipment won't help. It will saturate any transmission line over 3 feet in length and could burn them out completely.

[@benalexander9907]

@@jckorn9148 This is one to be prepared. Be aware of what it does to earth as well. Have a blessed weekend

[@KitKatTX]

8 coming our way 4 halo eruptions

[@williammathis6044]

Jesus Christ. google even censors you when you post about the real threat of this storm to humanity. If we can’t discuss the threats I guess it won’t exist. Back to X where I can at least discuss this.

[@flower18777]

Jesus Christ is the only one who can quench your nagging fear deep in your soul. When all hell breaks loose on this earth ( and it will) only He will be the refuge throughout all the chaos. Seek Him now while he may be found. Read Luke 21:25-27 Signs in the suns, men's hearts failing them ..

[@shawnfecke4322]

I'm in Dayton Ohio, and you can definitely see the sun spot with the eclipse glasses in the lower right corner. Active time 3:06 pm edt.

[@8genmilitaryfamusa671]

I am too, and I saw it. I had to go look.

[@Tommy88-]

The shadows here in Dayton look weird.

[@8genmilitaryfamusa671]

@@Tommy88- I was just looking at it through my eclipse glasses, and only for a few moments. It was cool to witness it.

[@lthiel975]

What you do is amazing 😊 thank you for sharing with us these beautiful moments

[@korishafer6532]

I am not sure enjoyment is the best words to use, if you know what the real result is. Just a wake up!

[@mitchcumstein9808]

This isn’t a good thing, it means our magnetic field that protects us from radiation is weakening and this is just for starters.

[@JackSparrow-yl8my]

Ya it's running about 75% right now and dropping off a cliff. Birthing Pangs of a new age being born.

[@scottw550]

We're receiving geomagnetic storms daily by electromagnetic radiation from our power and communication devices.

[@xyzib9572]

Now what are they laying foundation for?

[@Wireman134]

Ooo look at the pretty light.... WTF!

[@8genmilitaryfamusa671]

😅

[@jcook2433]

😂

[@Horselackey]

Do you realize our Magnetic field has weakened 25%? Fo you realize there is about a 12% chance of being a Carrington event kill shot?!

[@dpend]

They are not gonna talk about that… first they probably are ignorant about it too with the state of space weather science. Second if they do, they won’t talk about it to avoid widespread panic

[@cdelane3335]

I saw them just now in Northern Mississippi! Beautiful!

[@JS-zb1vv]

Seeing this now in north Georgia. Absolutely crazy!!

[@marcmelvin3010]

We had better hope that auroras and high frequency interruptions are all we get from this. Also, it’s not the size of the sunspot that matters, but it’s complexity - there is a categorization scale for that. What is concerning about this event is not that it is X-class flares, but that it is six of them in succession, so that while none of them is powerful in itself, they will have the effect of a long-duration flare, which significantly multiplies the potential for damaging effects, and secondly, that our magnetosphere, which was still robust only twenty years ago, is no longer, meaning that vastly less powerful solar events have increasingly powerful results. This event has the potential to put much of the world into darkness for a good long while, and while that amounts to only a few percentage points of probability, that slight potential is fraught with such immense consequences that it deserves a lot more consideration than “be sure to look at the pretty lights”.

[@Fish-ub3wn]

"what have you will be impacted" thank you for your thourough explanation.

[@Inspired5065]

A possible carington event...

[@ms.donaldson2533]

I'm in Maryland and the headache began kicking in about 5 pm. Medical Science may not know what causes a common headache, but I know my migraines roll in at about a Kp4-5.

[@joyfulstrategy5694]

Here in middle TN we are still reeling in the aftermath of tornadoes last couple days...

[@calebcostigan2561]

It’s sad. I was watching over here in West TN

[@jcook2433]

Georgia hit too but not as bad. Heart with all of those who were hit. Waiting for news from those in North Florida.

[@BrodyLuv2]

Good report guys

[@tjzini]

I live in central IL. I'm 67. I've seen the aurora twice in my life. Both times were pure red skies to the north. Once I was just out of high school, the other time was the mid 80's. By the time I called my dad to tell him, it was already gone.

[@ms.jessadventures]

I think I'll listen to the geophysicist instead of just a reporter for Fox. Lol

[@clintonmea4]

Imagine if you could see a sunspot at 92million miles...

[@Restoringvirtues]

Maranatha!

[@johnziggykelleher4871]

What would happen if it hit a manned space flight.

[@roberthokamp7342]

I am on the MS Gulf Coast and seen the Northern Lights from my house .

[@tammycamp8067]

Another sign Jesus is coming🙌 3 days of darkness is coming. Be ready ask Jesus Christ in your hearts 🙏

[@theshadedshadow5993]

2005 was the last time a G4 geomagnetic storm watch was issued, same year hurricane Katrina happened.

[@debwilson5236]

You can see it everywhere in the UK, Scotland and most of Europe

[@corycrandell2682]

This is not good. This is a dangerous situation. It's not funny or cool. This can have severe impacts and effects all over the planet.

[@evelynkilgore828]

One morning while I was iut in Moody Texas throwing my paper route. All i could see was the sky looked likeit was burning. . i called radio station to report it. Wild.

[@greglander5227]

1st CME has arrived and it is at least 6 hour early!

[@Windshieldchoke]

It’s the end of the world it just hasn’t clicked with most of you yet, but mark these words. IT WILL SOON ENOUGH.

[@lesliecrawford1336]

Alabama in the house! And yes, seen it here in Killen, Al.

[@janettomlin950]

We are having Aurora lights in San Antonio, Texas

[@aprilmcknight1574]

Makes it sound wonderful...this is a dangerous event. CARRINGTON EVENT

[@christopherleubner6633]

Just took a look with the eclypse glasses. The spot is easily visible.😮

[@brazyjay2411]

Everything Will Be Beautiful Tomorrow.

[@JackSteel1965]

what are they not telling you

[@scatterbolt2578]

If the media is talking about this, we are getting close. Wait till people figure out what is really going on. (ie: magnetic field weakening)

[@rae4885]

When will this be?

[@elaines2839]

Very interesting

[@TheMartian4u]

I could just imagine how they would report on an asteroid impact😂….i can hear them now saying” This is gonna be a great year for meteorologists “

[@OurSolarMicronova]

waiting for the micronova 🌞

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Last G5 was 1859, 2006? was a G4. A G5 would kill most of today's tchnology

[@bestlifeever4548]

We had 4 cme other day for earth and now 6 more I watch the daily solar weather and it definitely picked up this week and causes earthquakes and other weather issues and can knock out communications. I guess we will wait and see what a Carrington event would be like in todays age with all our satellites and such.

[@christopherleubner6633]

The quiet part, if the sunspots merged then it lobbed a powerful flare and CME event.

[@user-gf3lw5pi4t]

Oh no Mr. Bill !

[@greatpariscars]

2003 was the last time we had one like this. "Very rare?" You be the judge.

[@paulrom446]

Is this why the sunlight seems different since the Solar Eclipse on April 8th? Also our sunsets in the Southern US seem to have a Greenish cast to them!

[@Wardaddy51-50]

Lots of reasons

[@cherylchamlies1695]

I chose to unplug for a few hours rather than risk a power surge frying my electronics and am unplugged for a relatively very short time in hopes of not frying my light electronics tonight. Praying the electric companies have functional plans in place as this threat has been know for over 20+ years.

[@gailmrutland6508]

*Like they have a clue*

[@joeyholthusen6495]

It's a minor CME compared to the one that hit the earth approximately 12,000 years ago. Look up Dr. Robert Shoch

[@brazyjay2411]

Mother’s Day Is Everyday. Not Just Today. Everyone Know That.

[@takeshikurotaki3441]

I don't have the money to go to the polar regions and I live in a city 5 degrees from the equator, but I wonder if I'll be able to see the aurora this time.🤔

[@marshallhunter7374]

I haven't seen any northern lights in Alabama in the last two days what time does they appear

[@2krazybeagles]

Wonder if this is why my dog is acting really weird today. I drive a semi, in NM now. She is really acting dumb today. 🤷

[@stephaniecannon410]

It came to pass and yet unfolded elsewhere 👀

[@user-rk5df7ke9g]

6 x class solar flares headed this way! Keep your sanity. Those with risk of stoke and heartache and depression will see higher chances of problems. Also, don’t fly

[@brotherebenezer449]

Snapped a pic from New Mexico…. Wow G 5 pink and red!

[@John-lj8rv]

Imagine how bad these events will be in late October and early November the G5s will be amazing.

[@mmg198643]

While they're really down playing the Carrington event

[@CrimsonWings89]

Well, this ride is going to be fun 😫