Okay, here is a new one folks, one of the biggest solar storm to hit our planet is in full force today. The solar flare was released from the sun late Tuesday and is expected to cause disruptions across the planet through the next 24 hours.
There are two strong solar flares that erupted and sent plasma and charged particles to Earth at 4 million miles per hour! The combination of intense radiation, radio and magnetic material is expected to cause problems for satellites, communication networks and power grids.
What this means is a slew of interesting events may occur today throughout your day. You may find that your GPS system acts wonky or not at all. Planes may have to be grounded or only allowed to fly in certain areas. Power surges in power grids will have to be compensated for, else there could be problems there as well. Cell phones and other communication devices could be down.
So how can you be prepared today? Understanding that disruptions are likely is the first step. If you will be relying on your GPS device today, plan out printed directions just in case. Have some preparations in place in case you wind up losing power to your home or office, such as alternative means to cook or a generator if power is essential. If you have a well that requires electricity to run, make sure to have bottled water available.
If you are flying today, check with your airline to find out if there will be any delays or cancellations.
Another way to prepare? Get your camera ready. The solar flares may put on an amazing show while they are hitting Earth. All latitudes will be should be able to see auroras, light shows that are typically seen as the northern and southern lights.
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