Solar cataclysm (for shortwave radio folks) is happening right now.
The red shows the absorption of radio waves around the globe, with the center in the current sub-solar point (where it is noon).
We have "R3" radio blackout conditions. (All from http://www.swpc.noaa.gov)
In addition to this, we have a "CME" (coronal mass ejection) of high-speed charged particles generated by a previous flare event that is supposed to hit us today, causing a geomagnetic storm that should further screw up the HF airwaves. You probably won't lose your electric power, however, but you might get to see the aurora borealis tonight -- if it's not raining cats and dogs.
And, there are big thunderstorms outside.
And, there are two big hurricanes out there somewhere -- not in New England (yet) fortunately for us.
And lots of trouble coming from DC and some other world capitals.
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