JUST IN: The ongoing geomagnetic storm has been upgraded to level 5 out of 5, or "extreme," making it the first G5-level storm since 2003.
Scientists are warning of potential disruptions to communications over the weekend.
GPS, spacecraft and satellite navigation may also be impacted. U.S. utility companies are monitoring the potential threat to the power grid as well according to CNN.
The video below was posted by BBC Meteorologist @MetMattTaylor.
"This is the astounding view as far south as Switzerland a short while ago… on top of Jungfraujoch," he posted.
@JRodFanClub SeaTac is “upgrading” security checkpoints for the next few months. One checkpoint at a time is down for the upgrade to improve throughput. So, the lines will be like this for awhile.
@VixenRogue While I understand the point, it could still impact your flight to London due to the crew/ground workers unable to get to the airport. No matter how you slice it, it’s a significant impact
@TheGooseisLoo13@flySEA I'm fairly confident the Port of Seattle (who own's the airport and leases space to the TSA) has basically 0 control of TSA's horrendous staffing
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.
@RedDragonInn13 Follow the BBC, they are connected to the royals at the hip. If anyone has the accurate info, it is them. They did cut all programming and are wearing all black so... there's that.
@TimLong350@USCGPacificNW While that is an alarming number, there is a huge possibility for error especially when they were cruising so close to the ground. It never went above 1000 feet in altitude, probably to sight see. Will have to wait on the investigation to know for sure
@lc54@AlaskaAir Their blog basically says do what you gotta do, and they'll make it right at some point (Not tomorrow) because they just don't have the man power to resolve everything right now. https://t.co/KKfwcJfHIB
@Mama_Sarah108@AlaskaAir Yo they cancelled 20% of all their flights over the last 3 days, damage is probably the last thing they care about until folks missing luggage are taken care of. Expect this to take a week at least