{"id":256281,"date":"2026-06-05T12:08:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T12:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/256281\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T12:08:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T12:08:21","slug":"strong-geomagnetic-storm-may-bring-northern-lights-to-vermont-new-york-thursday-night-noaa-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/256281\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Strong’ geomagnetic storm may bring northern lights to Vermont, New York Thursday night, NOAA says"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat you should know:Northern Lights could be visible Thursday night in Vermont and Northern NYG3 geomagnetic storm watch issuedLocal forecast in VT and NY looks clear at this timeKeep an eye to the sky Thursday night; the northern lights could make an appearance across Vermont and Northern New York.NOAA\u2019s Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G3, or strong, geomagnetic storm watch for June 4-5. That means aurora activity could become strong enough to reach farther south than usual, possibly into parts of the northern U.S. if conditions line up.Northern Lights Timing and IntensityThere is a decent chance the storm reaches Earth, but the exact intensity and timing are still in question. NOAA says G3 storm levels are the best consensus right now, but stronger G4 levels are not off the table if the incoming energy is more Earth-directed than models show.Vermont, New York Northern Lights ForecastLocally, the weather forecast looks encouraging for viewing \u2014 conditions stay mostly clear and comfortable with temperatures in the 60s. The waning gibbous moon may interfere with viewing opportunities. For northern lights viewing, the usual advice applies: get away from city lights, find a clear view of the northern horizon, and give your eyes time to adjust. A phone camera may pick up colors even if they\u2019re faint to the naked eye.STAY WEATHER-AWAREFor the latest weather coverage for your area, click here. Stay updated with alerts in the myNBC5 app, which you can download here.For the best weather information and Vermont and northern New York\u2019s Certified Most Accurate forecast, watch NBC5 News by streaming at this link.Don’t forget to follow NBC5 News on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.Follow the NBC5 First Warning Weather team on social media:Chief Meteorologist Tyler Jankoski Facebook | X | InstagramMeteorologist Ben Frechette Facebook | X | InstagramMeteorologist Matt DiLoreto Facebook | XMeteorologist Andrew Grautski Facebook | XMeteorologist Marissa Vigevani Facebook | X\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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What you should know:<\/p>\n

Northern Lights could be visible Thursday night in Vermont and Northern NYG3 geomagnetic storm watch issuedLocal forecast in VT and NY looks clear at this time<\/p>\n

Keep an eye to the sky Thursday night; the northern lights could make an appearance across Vermont and Northern New York.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPotential aurora viewing Thursday night across the northern United States.\u00a0<\/p>\n

NOAA\u2019s Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G3, or strong, geomagnetic storm watch for June 4-5. That means aurora activity could become strong enough to reach farther south than usual, possibly into parts of the northern U.S. if conditions line up.<\/p>\n

Northern Lights Timing and Intensity\t<\/p>\n

There is a decent chance the storm reaches Earth, but the exact intensity and timing are still in question. NOAA says G3 storm levels are the best consensus right now, but stronger G4 levels are not off the table if the incoming energy is more Earth-directed than models show.<\/p>\n

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Vermont, New York Northern Lights Forecast<\/p>\n

Locally, the weather forecast looks encouraging for viewing \u2014 conditions stay mostly clear and comfortable with temperatures in the 60s. The waning gibbous moon may interfere with viewing opportunities. <\/p>\n

For northern lights viewing, the usual advice applies: get away from city lights, find a clear view of the northern horizon, and give your eyes time to adjust. A phone camera may pick up colors even if they\u2019re faint to the naked eye.<\/p>\n

STAY WEATHER-AWARE<\/p>\n

For the latest weather coverage for your area, click here<\/a>. Stay updated with alerts in the myNBC5 app, which you can download here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For the best weather information and Vermont and northern New York\u2019s Certified Most Accurate forecast, watch NBC5 News by streaming at this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Don’t forget to follow NBC5 News on Facebook<\/a>, X<\/a> (formerly Twitter), and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the NBC5 First Warning Weather team on social media:<\/p>\n

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