Fort Wayne, Ind. – Residents across northern Indiana and much of the Midwest could catch a rare glimpse of the northern lights overnight Sunday into Monday morning as a strong geomagnetic storm pushes colorful auroras farther south than usual.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, a G3 (strong) geomagnetic storm is underway, triggered by a high-speed solar wind stream. The storm is producing visible auroras as far south as Indiana, with reports of green and purple skies stretching from the Great Lakes into New England.
Northern Indiana’s NWS office confirmed visibility just before 10 p.m. Sunday using long-exposure cameras. In Maine, the Caribou NWS office reported vivid green and red auroras above Washburn, enhanced by the peak of the Chi Cygnid meteor shower. NOAA warned that the storm could continue through early Monday, with auroras visible across much of the northern U.S., weather permitting.
Beyond skywatching, officials cautioned that geomagnetic storms can disrupt GPS signals, high-frequency radio, and even cause minor power fluctuations. Residents are advised to look north away from city lights for the best chance of spotting the display.
The Space Weather Prediction Center says storm activity could persist into early Monday, with additional updates expected if the auroras remain visible.
