DEVELOPING: Northern Lights Storm Barrels Down on US, Florida in Sights

Breaking News: Northern Lights Storm Barrels Down on US, Florida in Sights A powerful geomagnetic storm is sweeping across the United States, bringing the northern lights as far south as Florida. The aurora borealis was visible in a large swath of states, including Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington state. The storm, which began on Tuesday night, has already caused widespread sightings of the northern lights, with reports coming in from as far south as parts of Florida and Alabama. This is a relatively rare occurrence, highlighting the severity of the storm. According to Shawn Dahl, service coordinator at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center, "we had activity tonight a lot of geomagnetic storm activity." The storm is expected to continue, with more sightings possible in the coming days. The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are a natural phenomenon caused by charged particles from the sun interacting with the Earth's magnetic field. The exact timing and extent of the storm's impact are still being monitored by scientists. This is a developing story. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.