**Radio blackouts** have struck parts of the US following a solar eruption early Wednesday morning.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) detected disturbances over the Midwest and eastern regions around 10:36am ET.
**Disruptions** are expected to affect radar, GPS, and satellite communications.
A **60 percent chance** of radio blackouts is anticipated to persist into the weekend.
The **sunspot** responsible is the same as the one behind a recent superstorm.
NOAA’s alert marks the **first of its kind since 2005**, signaling the severity of the event.
This solar event wreaked havoc on **GPS, power grids, farming equipment, and satellites**.
Despite moving away, the **sunspot** reappeared this week.
A severe **geomagnetic storm** earlier this month hinted at its return.
Solar activity over the last 24 hours has been **moderate**, with 21 flares recorded.
**NOAA’s dashboard** predicts a 60 percent chance of radio blackouts till Friday.
**Solar radiation storms** pose a 10 percent risk, endangering satellites and astronauts.
These storms occur when **charged particles** are accelerated near the sun.
They can disrupt **satellite communications** and pose radiation hazards.
The **northern hemisphere** might witness stunning auroras this week.
Currently, the sun boasts **eight active sunspots** on its Earth-facing side.
**NOAA** warns regions 3691 and 3697 could unleash potent flares.