There's a strong chance the northern lights will make an appearance in New York tonight, but cloudy conditions could keep them just out of view.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center issued a watch for a G4 or greater geomagnetic storm on Nov. 11, saying the storm will be severe on Nov. 12, strong on Nov. 13 and minor on Nov. 14.

According to AccuWeather , the increased potential for a vibrant aurora borealis viewing comes after the strongest solar flare of the year. It's an X5.1 solar flare, which is the strongest since a X9.0 solar flare in October 2024 and is among the strongest of the current solar cycle.

Solar flares of this magnitude can cause solar radiation storms and radio blackouts, AccuWeather says.

Here's what to know.

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