FYI everyone:

we're getting the largest geomagnetic storm in 19 years in a few hours

it could impact #GPS, the #powergrid and maybe the #internet

tiny chance

it's rated a G4

we had a G5 in 2003 and it caused power outages in Sweden and damaged transformers in South Africa

on the plus side:

#auroraborealis!

visible as far south as Alabama possibly

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/severe-geomagnetic-storm-watch-issued-unusual-solar-event/

Rare severe geomagnetic storm watch issued for first time in nearly 20 years amid "unusual" solar event

The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.

^{Li Cohen (CBS News)}