Geomagnetic storm from a solar flare could disrupt radio communications through Monday

Space weather forecasters have issued a geomagnetic storm watch through Monday, saying an ouburst of plasma from a solar flare could interfere with radio…

Officials said there is no reason for that the public to be concerned, and that the geomagnetic storm may provide great aurora viewing at night.Space weather forecasters have issued a geomagnetic storm watch through Monday, saying an ouburst of plasma from a solar flare could interfere with radio transmissions on Earth. It could also make for great aurora viewing.

Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyThe storm could interrupt high-frequency radio transmissions, such as by aircraft trying to communicate with distant traffic control towers. Most commercial aircraft can use satellite transmission as backup, said Jonathan Lash, a forecaster at the center.

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