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Autumn's Forecast: Northern Lights could be visible tonight under partly cloudy skies

Space Weather Prediction Center Issued a Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch meaning Northern lights are likely.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Skies will clear out a bit tonight and the northern lights could be visible from Western New York. The Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a Severe (G5) Geomagnetic Storm Watch. At least 5 earth-directed coronal mass ejections were observed and are expected to arrive as early as midday today. The geomagnetic storm is expected to last through Sunday.

OVERNIGHT: Partly Cloudy, Cool. mid 40s.

SATURDAY
MORNING: Partly cloudy, mid 40s.
AFTERNOON: Sctd. showers, low 60s.

SUNDAY
MORNING: Mostly cloudy, mid 40s.
AFTERNOON: Brief shower, low 60s.

MONDAY
MORNING: Mostly cloudy, near 50.
AFTERNOON: Shower chance, mid 60s.

TUESDAY
MORNING: Sctd. showers, low 50s.
AFTERNOON: Sctd. showers, mid 60s.