Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in U.S.
The Hindu
Rare severe solar storm could produce northern lights in the U.S., disrupt power and communications this weekend
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a rare severe geomagnetic storm warning when a solar outburst reached Earth in the afternoon of May 10, hours sooner than anticipated. The effects were due to last through the weekend and possibly into next week.

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