Geomagnetic Storm 2024 Australia. An unusually strong solar storm hitting earth could produce southern lights across australia, including queensland, and northern lights in the us. The bureau of meteorology (bom) has warned a severe geomagnetic storm could cause power outages and disrupt gps and communications right around the country across the weekend.

The geomagnetic storm was expected to be at its strongest on tuesday evening. Solar regions that maintain high levels of solar flare activity for sustained periods are rare.