Based on reports coming in, this is approximately where Northern Lights are visible right now... It's still very early, and the main show might not occur till later. Keep in mind, tonight's Northern Lights show is uncertain on how far south they'll be visible. We will post

As the Bz has been oriented southward for nearly an hour, geomagnetic (auroral) activity is rapidly increasing! We're also seeing increasing solar wind speed and density as the bulk of the X5.1 CME arrives. Prepare for a big show!

Night 2 begins. Hayward, WI, 46°N November 12, 2025, 6:30 PM CST AuroraNotify Next-Gen Weather Matthew Cappucci #Aurora #wiwx

Hiked up a huge sand dune of some sort for my spot. The wind is biting but the Aurora might bite harder later… Can’t believe how incredible this spot is along Lake Michigan…

BREAKING: Northern Lights reported in Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota! Get your cameras ready!

🚨#BREAKING: The longest U.S. government shutdown in history lasting 43 days has officially ended as Congress has passed the bill to reopen the federal government, and it now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed tonight.

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POWERFUL WINTER STORM is set to sweep across the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Ohio Valley on Sunday, with between 2-3 FEET of snow possible in parts of Wisconsin and Michigan! Significant snowfall is expected from Minnesota to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where a widespread 8"+

A #TORNADO THREAT could materialize tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon along a surface low track in Illinois and Indiana! This will be ahead of a powerful Arctic front that will bring a return to winter for the Great Lakes Region. I may be activating winter seadon storm chase mode

Possible Tornado Damage this morning south of Peoria near Pekin Illinois. Significant damage from photos shared by Tazewell County EMA. #ilwx

Near Chatsworth, IL NWS Lincoln IL rapidly rotating, has since dissipated

DELAYED: TORNADO ON THE GROUND Blue Mound, Illinois NWS Lincoln IL Jacob Dickey, WCIA 3 News #ilwx #wxtwitter

Large debris signature ongoing in Illinois.

We are live right now tracking a significant tornado on the ground in Illinois. This storm is producing major damage and lofting debris 15,000 feet into the air. Do not wait to take shelter if you are in the path. Tune into the live stream immediately for coverage.

The tornado, as seen just northeast of Mount Zion, at around 3:27 pm. Captured the video at around the intersection of 85th St. and Bentonville Rd., looking northwest. I have lowered the brightness and enhanced the contrast for better viewing. NWS Lincoln IL #ILwx

Tornado damage from earlier Storm in Pontiac Illinois from Angela Mote. #ilwx

Tornado damage in Mount Zion, Illinois. Search and Rescue still underway in some homes. NWS Lincoln IL MyRadar Weather Ryan Hall, Y’all #ilwx #tornado

Northern Indiana into Michigan.. 1 county separates a tornado warning to a winter weather advisory.. 4 county separation of a tornado warning to a winter storm warning.. 👀🫣

WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G4 or Greater Predicted Highest Storm Level Predicted by Day: Jan 20: G4 (Severe) Jan 21: G1 (Minor) Jan 22: None (Below G1) Issue Time: 2026 Jan 19 1203 UTC bit.ly/3wVgAKH