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Geomagnetic storm watch could bring Northern Lights to Michigan this weekend

Northern Lights visible in Michigan tonight
Posted at 10:49 AM, Aug 29, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-29 12:43:55-04

(WXYZ) — Gear up for possible Northern Lights this weekend, Michiganders.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a minor geomagetic storm watch is in effect now for Aug. 31 due to coronal hole associated solar wind speed increases through Labor Day weekend.

There's a chance for all of the state to be able to see the Northern Lights on Saturday.