** POTENTIAL NORTHERN LIGHTS THURSDAY NIGHT **
The Northern Lights may be visible for the entirety of Pennsylvania (on the horizon) Thursday night with potential G3 solar storm conditions. Here is the cloud viewing forecast for tonight. The cloud outlook appears more favorable for many locations, as we will see mostly clear skies with some areas of high-level clouds that shouldn't hinder viewing.
Keep in mind, aurora forecasting is very difficult, and it is not a guarantee that it will occur tomorrow night. As of right now, the SWPC does hint at a G3 solar storm. It is still not a guarantee we will see auroras in Pennsylvania, but it is looking quite possible.
**Travelling long distances is not recommended (high risk, although high reward). **
If this storm occurs, all of PA will see these auroras. To be able to see the auroras, you will need a good view of the northern horizon, away from heavy light pollution. **YOU WILL NOT SEE AURORA IN HIGH-LIGHT POLLUTION REGIONS.** Smartphones & digital cameras will best pick up on the Northern Lights. Your eyes will need to adjust to the dark for at least 30 minutes as well. The best time will be after 9:30-10:00 pm or whenever the last light on the horizon disappears at your location.
I will continue to provide updates and let you know the latest details on this potential geomagnetic storm.
Stay tuned for updates!
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7:32am CDT #SPC Day1 Outlook Slight Risk: across parts of the central Appalachians into the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England, and parts of west/south-central Texas https://t.co/TgJgC6cj9Y
This is one of the wilder satellite animations I've seen in a minute...
Wildfires produce their own thunderstorms while smoke wraps around a low pressure.
What a fascinating view out of southern Kansas this evening.