EXTREME Geomagnetic Storm Will Impact Earth TONIGHT‼️🔥

 

In today’s weather forecast, we are talking about a rare and spectacular northern lights display expected to light up skies across much of the United States. tonight. A powerful geomagnetic storm is underway, allowing the aurora to be visible as far south as the central Plains, Ohio Valley, and even parts of the Deep South. Skies will need to be clear and dark, so head away from city lights for the best chance to see it. Infrastructure impacts, like power grid issues, cannot be ruled out. This is one of the most widespread aurora events in years, get all the latest details in today’s forecast.

The provided text is a direct match for the description (and opening narration) of a YouTube video titled "EXTREME Geomagnetic Storm Will Impact Earth TONIGHT..." uploaded on January 19, 2026, by the channel "Max Velocity - Severe Weather Center." The video discusses an ongoing major space weather event impacting January 19-20, 2026.Overall, the claims in the text are largely accurate and well-supported by official sources and contemporaneous reports as of January 20, 2026. Here's a breakdown of the key statements:

• A powerful geomagnetic storm is underway, with a rare and spectacular northern lights display expected tonight across much of the United States: True. A G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm was reached on January 19, 2026, following a coronal mass ejection (CME) arrival, with ongoing effects into January 20. NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) issued alerts for G4 levels, and an S4 (Severe) solar radiation storm was also in progress (the strongest in over 20 years, comparable to 2003 events). This drove widespread aurora activity.
• Aurora visible as far south as the central Plains, Ohio Valley, and even parts of the Deep South: Mostly accurate, with some variation by timing and exact conditions. NOAA's aurora viewline forecasts (and reports from sources like USA Today, Forbes, and others) placed visibility across 20-27+ states, including the northern/central U.S. (e.g., Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Nebraska) and extending south. Sightings reached as far as Alabama, New Mexico, northern Florida (potentially with cameras), and the Gulf Coast under peak conditions. The video's phrasing aligns with optimistic forecasts for overhead auroras in northern areas and visible glows/faint displays farther south (e.g., Oklahoma, Tennessee, northern Deep South states). Actual sightings on January 19-20 confirmed displays unusually far south.
• Skies need to be clear and dark; head away from city lights for the best chance: True. This is standard advice for aurora viewing, echoed in all major forecasts and NOAA guidance. Cloud cover varied regionally (e.g., some scattered clouds in parts of the Ohio Valley and Plains), but many areas had favorable conditions.
• Infrastructure impacts, like power grid issues, cannot be ruled out: True. Severe (G4) storms can cause power grid fluctuations, voltage issues, or transformer stress; satellite/GPS disruptions; radio blackouts; and aviation radiation risks. NOAA and reports noted these as possible (though not guaranteed widespread blackouts). The event was classified as potentially impactful.
• One of the most widespread aurora events in years: True. This was described as historic/rare, with potential for the strongest solar radiation storm in 20+ years and aurora visibility across much of the lower 48 states under ideal conditions—far broader than typical events.

The video appears to be a weather/space weather enthusiast channel's forecast/update, presented dramatically but grounded in real NOAA data (e.g., references to G4/G5 potential, CME impacts). No major inaccuracies or fabrications stand out—the claims reflect the actual severe solar storm and aurora event unfolding around January 19-20, 2026. For real-time checks, refer to NOAA SWPC's aurora dashboard or forecasts. If skies are clear tonight (January 20), it's worth looking north from a dark location!