Hamilton County, IN – Residents across the Midwest could witness stunning auroras again Monday night into Tuesday morning as strong geomagnetic storm conditions persist. A G3 (strong) geomagnetic storm, triggered by a coronal mass ejection, began at 1:25 a.m. on Monday, creating widespread auroras as far south as Texas. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center forecasts similar conditions continuing through 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday.
According to Hamilton County Emergency Management, those in the auroral zone should prepare for potential disruptions in GPS and satellite communications. The storm’s intensity may cause visible auroras across much of the northern U.S., offering a rare opportunity for skywatchers, particularly during the peak of the Perseids meteor shower.
Experts advise heading to dark, clear skies away from city lights to maximize viewing potential. The auroras, coupled with the annual meteor shower, promise an extraordinary celestial display not often visible in these latitudes. As conditions are expected to remain favorable, Monday night could bring another round of mesmerizing auroras across the Midwest.
