Current:Home > FinanceGeomagnetic storm could hinder radios, satellites as Hurricane Milton makes landfall-Angel Dreamer Wealth Society D1 Reviews & Insights
Geomagnetic storm could hinder radios, satellites as Hurricane Milton makes landfall
View Date:2024-12-23 19:07:51
While Florida prepares for Hurricane Milton, a G4 "severe" geomagnetic storm is approaching and could affect communication by hampering radio signals and satellites, according to the NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).
The geomagnetic storm is described as a "coronal mass ejection (CME)," an eruption of solar material and magnetic fields, is expected to arrive as early as Thursday morning, the laboratory and service center forecasts.
"A CME is anticipated to arrive at and impact Earth with the potential for elevated geomagnetic response and dependant upon the orientation of the embedded magnetic field, (and) potential exists for Strong Storm levels," according to the SWPC.
Geomagnetic storm to have 'detrimental impacts' on technology
The center predicts the storm, estimated to have speeds of 1,200 to 1,300 kilometers per second, will have "detrimental impacts" on critical infrastructure technology. During storms, the heat they create increases "density and distribution of density in the upper atmosphere, causing extra drag on satellites in low-earth orbit," the SWPC said.
The local heat the storms create can also "modify the path of radio signals and create errors in the positioning information provided by GPS," according to the center.
"Satellite navigation (GPS) degraded or inoperable for hours," the SWPC warned. " Radio – HF (high frequency) radio propagation sporadic or blacked out."
The power grid may also be affected by "possible widespread voltage control problems," according to the SWPC.
Geomagnetic storm to create 'beautiful aurora'
Although the storm could hinder communication and negatively affect those impacted by Milton, many in the Northern half of the country could witness an aurora that as the potential to extend into the South, the SWPC said.
"While the storms create beautiful aurora, they also can disrupt navigation systems such as the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and create harmful geomagnetic induced currents (GICs) in the power grid and pipelines," according to the SWPC.
The center said it will not know the characteristics of the storm until it arrives 1 million miles from Earth and its speed and magnetic intensity are properly measured.
veryGood! (9415)
Related
- Former NFL coach Jack Del Rio charged with operating vehicle while intoxicated
- In Corporate March to Clean Energy, Utilities Not Required
- Hilary Swank Shares Motherhood Update One Month After Welcoming Twins
- 'Hidden fat' puts Asian Americans at risk of diabetes. How lifestyle changes can help
- COINIXIAI Introduce
- Senate 2020: With Record Heat, Climate is a Big Deal in Arizona, but It May Not Sway Voters
- An Alzheimer's drug is on the way, but getting it may still be tough. Here's why
- Honolulu Sues Petroleum Companies For Climate Change Damages to City
- Residents urged to shelter in place after apparent explosion at Louisville business
- Testosterone is probably safe for your heart. But it can't stop 'manopause'
Ranking
- Miami Marlins hiring Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach Clayton McCullough as manager
- Most-Shopped Celeb-Recommended Items This Month: Olivia Culpo, Ashley Graham, Kathy Hilton, and More
- Special counsel asks for December trial in Trump documents case
- Some states are restricting abortion. Others are spending millions to fund it
- 'Survivor' 47, Episode 9: Jeff Probst gave players another shocking twist. Who went home?
- Florida families face confusion after gender-affirming care ban temporarily blocked
- Charities say Taliban intimidation diverts aid to Taliban members and causes
- Even the Hardy Tardigrade Will Take a Hit From Global Warming
Recommendation
-
Here's Your First Look at The White Lotus Season 3 With Blackpink’s Lisa and More Stars
-
Just hours into sub's journey, Navy detected sound consistent with an implosion. Experts explain how it can happen.
-
Is gun violence an epidemic in the U.S.? Experts and history say it is
-
Top Democrats, Republicans offer dueling messages on abortion a year after Roe overturned
-
Satire publication The Onion acquires Alex Jones' Infowars at auction
-
Canada’s Struggling to Build Oil Pipelines, and That’s Starting to Hurt the Industry
-
Arctic Drilling Lease Sale Proposed for 2019 in Beaufort Sea, Once Off-Limits
-
As ‘Tipping Point’ Nears for Cheap Solar, Doors Open to Low-Income Families