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The New York Times · 24m

U.S. Issues Solar Storm Watch After Large Outburst From the Sun

An explosion of particles is expected to reach Earth on Thursday, and could lead to visible Northern Lights in much of the country while also raising power grid concerns.

Chron on MSN · 5h

More auroras could be on the way for Texas due to new solar storm

Earth is in store for a strong geomagnetic storm this week, which could result in disruptions to power grids, radio blackouts, and even the northern lights in places they are not usually seen. On Wednesday,

Newsweek on MSN · 6h

Auroras Forecast Over US This Week as Severe Solar Storm to Hit Earth

"The aurora may become visible over much of the northern half of the country, and maybe as far south as Alabama to northern California," NOAA predicted.

Wyoming News · 1h

US forecasts severe solar storm starting Thursday

A massive ball of plasma and accompanying magnetic field ejected from the Sun is expected to strike Earth on Thursday morning, potentially triggering auroras as far south as Alabama, according

Storm batters Florida hours from landfall

Newsweek on MSN · 5h

Hurricane Milton Could Bring 15ft Storm Surge. Here's What that Looks Like

This 2022 video captures the devastating 15 foot storm surge at Ft. Myers Beach in Florida during Hurricane Ian.

Hosted on MSN · 1h

Hurricane Milton tracker: Storm batters Florida hours from landfall

Hurricane Milton, now a Category 3 hurricane, has the potential to be one of the most destructive hurricanes on record for west-central Florida. Milton will make landfall on Florida's west coast Wednesday night,

CBS News on MSN · 2h

Watch Live: Biden to give update on Hurricane Milton as storm barrels toward Florida

Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator Deanna Criswell, who is traveling to Florida on Wednesday night, gave assurances that the agency is prepared to support every state affected by the storms. She also warned that it may be too late for some to safely evacuate.

Waffle House really has a storm center

Hosted on MSN · 38m

The Waffle House Index: How it helps Southerners — and FEMA — judge a storm's severity

Golden hashbrowns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of maple syrup are among the classic Southern comfort foods. But when hurricanes tear through Southeastern towns, the hot meals and bold yellow signs of the local Waffle House provide another kind of comfort.

Associated Press · 1h

Predicting a storm’s severity — the Waffle House Index explained

For people caught in a hurricane's path, there's an informal way to gauge a storm's intensity — the Waffle House Index. Here's what to know.

Waffle House May Be Best Indicator Of Storm Damage For Southerners

If a Waffle House stays open, it's a sign an impending coming storm is unlikely to cause devastation while a closed location has come to indicate impending disaster.

Severe solar storm could stress power grids

The Associated Press on MSN · 2h

Severe solar storm could stress power grids even more as US deals with major back-to-back hurricanes

Space weather forecasters say a severe solar storm heading to Earth could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes.

ABC on MSN · 3h

'Severe' solar storm could cause tech disruptions, bring northern lights farther south

A "severe" solar storm could make the northern lights visible in the U.S. farther south than usual while also posing the potential to disrupt modern technology.

CBS New York on MSN · 4h

NYC area could see northern lights from geomagnetic storm this week. Here's what to know.

A geomagnetic storm is expected to trigger the northern lights, or aurora borealis, around NYC and New Jersey this week.

35m

Many in Ft. Myers evacuate ahead of expected storm surge

Ft. Myers could experience a major storm surge as Hurricane Milton hits, and thousands of people have evacuated to shelters.

1hon MSN

Hurricanes are taking the election by storm. Here's where Harris and Trump stand on natural disaster policies.

As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, Harris and Trump are under new scrutiny over their disaster responses. Here's ...

Approaching Solar Storm Might Affect Starlink, Satellite Communications

The 'severe' G4 solar storm approaching the Earth could be a repeat of the G5 incident in May, which briefly disrupted ...

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Hurricane Center tracking 4 systems. Short-lived tropical storm could form EAST of Florida today

A short-lived tropical or subtropical storm could form east of Florida Wednesday. Invest 93L is predicted to move away from ...

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