"Sun's Explosion Triggers Geomagnetic Storm Watch: Northern Lights Forecast for These States"

A solar storm is expected to hit Earth today, causing disruptions to GPS, radio, and satellite systems. The coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun could trigger geomagnetic storms as intense as G2 or G3, leading to auroras seen further south than usual. These storms can disrupt power grids, communications, and GPS navigation, as well as pose a danger to satellites and astronauts. The impact of the solar storm depends on the strength of the CME, with more powerful storms causing more widespread disruptions.