Wintry precipitation hazards too close for comfort this weekend… These are the current projections but these WILL certainly change somewhat in the days ahead. https://t.co/FAx7OXMmgJ

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) January 19, 2026

Wow! Here is the current view over Falkenberg, Germany! Quite amazing red aurora from this mid-latitude location. Europe get outside!https://t.co/UtvbRmdbwq pic.twitter.com/ynkqw6zb5k

— Vincent Ledvina (@Vincent_Ledvina) January 19, 2026

Low-latitudes in Europe are reporting aurora! Breathtaking seeing the Alps GLOWING red during this intense solar storm. Check out this current view from St. Anton, Austria.

Some nearby webcams are available on my site: https://t.co/UtvbRmcDGS https://t.co/BDX6VTCgj1 pic.twitter.com/zlMqKViAvE

— Vincent Ledvina (@Vincent_Ledvina) January 19, 2026

Be looking to the north after sunset. The conditions for aurora to actually happen look quite promising! Doesn't mean a guarantee but these are about as ripe of conditions as you'll ever see ahead of a potential event. https://t.co/jXymG17Wt7

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) January 19, 2026

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 8, 9-
Threshold Reached: 2026 Jan 19 1938 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100 UTC pic.twitter.com/yhfKHylfcB

— SpaceWeatherLive (@_SpaceWeather_) January 19, 2026

Aurora chances appear to be increasing for TONIGHT… https://t.co/DpbEhFAY3n

— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) January 19, 2026

We have now officially crossed the S4 / SEVERE radiation storm boundary! The last S4 radiation storm occured on October 29, 2003 before the infamous G5 Halloween storms. This is a historic event. https://t.co/Lq88TKoh7S pic.twitter.com/pDg1fxb6RP

— Vincent Ledvina (@Vincent_Ledvina) January 19, 2026