A strong geomagnetic storm will produce northern lights in nearly two dozen US states on Saturday night, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) prediction states. The forecast map and typical aurora visibility patterns during a G3 storm show that states from the Pacific Northwest to the Northeast will see the aurora borealis under favorable weather conditions.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted a much stronger northern lights display than usual Saturday night following a strong geomagnetic storm.