A severe geomagnetic storm could disrupt GPS and the power grid right as Hurricane Milton hits. It could also give us northern lights

The storm may cause radio blackouts and impact satellites in the immediate aftermath of the hurricane, according to NOAA.

A severe geomagnetic storm forecast through Friday could light up the night sky over much of the northern half of the country, bringing with it disruptions to the power grid, GPS and radio blackouts, and impacted satellites, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).