Aurora Forecast: Northern Lights Likely Across US, Including New York

Analysis continue on today's, 5 Nov, CME and early results show a surprising result - that this CME potentially has more of an Earth-directed aspect than would be expected based on location far NE location of the associated flare alone. Final decision on a Watch will come soon. | NOAA NWS Space Weather Prediction Center

🚁 Inside the Eye of Hurricane Melissa Step into the cockpit of NOAA’s WP‑3D Orion as it penetrates Hurricane Melissa — a blur of turbulence, technology, and bravery. ✔️ Since 22 October, NOAA crews have flown nearly 100 flight hours into Melissa, deploying over 200 dropsondes to gather critical data on wind, pressure, and humidity. ✔️ One dropsonde recorded wind speeds of 219 knots (~252 mph) — possibly the highest ever measured in a tropical cyclone. ✔️ Missions typically last 8 to 10 hours, o

NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters captured heart-pounding footage as their aircraft was tossed by violent turbulence while flying into the eye of Hurricane Melissa. | New York Post