'Severe' geomagnetic storm could make northern lights visible in southern US

A strong geomagnetic storm from a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) could bring northern lights as far south as Alabama and northern California within the next 24 hours, according to space weather experts. The CME, a burst of solar material and magnetic field, is expected to reach Earth and cause auroras to extend further south. The visibility of the northern lights will depend on the CME's arrival, magnetic field orientation, and local cloud cover. The storm could also impact power systems, spacecraft operations, radio frequencies, and satellite navigation.