Major solar storm bringing Northern Lights and power outages to strike 18 US states in HOURS

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Major solar storm bringing Northern Lights and power outages to strike 18 US states in HOURS

Daily Mail
By CHRIS MELORE
1 September 2025



A major solar storm is expected to slam into Earth tonight, potentially causing vibrant Northern Lights displays but also raising concerns about possible power outages.

Scientists are calling the event a 'cannibal' solar storm, which takes place when one massive cloud of charged particles ejected from the sun overtakes and merges with an earlier solar blast, creating an even stronger impact on Earth's magnetic field.

There's a chance this geomagnetic storm could reach level G3 (strong) early Tuesday morning and a small possibility it turns into a 'severe' G4 storm, which could increase the risk of power disruptions in the northern half of the US.

Specifically, the storm could affect local power grids by causing voltage fluctuations or transformer damage, and it may even disrupt radio signals, GPS, and satellite communication.

Meanwhile, the Northern Lights may be visible in 18 US states, including Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Washington.

Others as far south as Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Oregon, South Dakota, and Wyoming also have a chance to see an aurora during the overnight hours.

The best time to see the Northern Lights will come between 2 am and 5 am ET Tuesday morning, when the storm is expected to peak over the Northern Hemisphere.

While power outages are unlikely, a strong (G3) or severe (G4) storm could cause minor grid issues in high-latitude areas, with a low risk of localized blackouts.

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-15055633/Major-solar-storm-Northern-Lights-power-outages-TONIGHT.html

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