Northern lights possible in Alabama, best seen with camera [Video]

The NOAA NWS Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) issued a severe geomagnetic storm alert. What is a geomagnetic storm? A disturbance in Earth’s magnetic field that mildly impacts voltages, satellite operations, and GPS. It also allows the aurora borealis to be seen further south, depending on the intensity of the storm. Will Alabama see the northern lights (aurora borealis)? The SWPC forecasts the aurora not to shine directly over Alabama. However, if you look north, you may be able to see in the distance or along the horizon. SWPC labels the geomagnetic storm alert a “G4”, which has allowed Alabama to see the beautiful sights in the past.Cameras will capture the northern lights at their best on Sunday night/Monday at 2 a.m.Will the weather cooperate? Many solar phenomena can and will increase or decrease the stretch of the lights. Atmospherically speaking, clouds and Canadian wildfire smoke will drift over Alabama …