Shawn Dahl, the space weather forecaster at NOAA, talks about how the northern lights happen and when they can be seen farther south. Full story: https://www.wesh.com/article/northern-lights-spotted-central-florida/69400915 | WESH 2 News

Alabamians who missed their chance to see the Northern Lights on Tuesday may get another opportunity tonight, according to forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). A G4 geomagnetic storm watch, the second strongest possible, has been issued for Nov. 12. Geomagnetic storms can produce an aurora, like the Northern Lights, which only those in the far north usually get a chance to see. Scientists have said previously the best time to catch a glimpse of the aurora is