‘Strongest of its kind’ flare may cause blackouts, massive solar storm on Earth New York Post Northern lights forecast for northern US, Midwest this week as solar flares increase USA TODAYAurora alert: Possible geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois and Oregon Space.comNorthern lights are forecast in Iowa again this week, but might not be as vibrant as May Des Moines RegisterGeomagnetic Storm Watch issued; Prepare for northern lights over Michigan, southern Midwest MLive.com