Solar Storm Sends Flares to Earth

Scientists say he largest solar storm in five years is headed for Earth where its set to disrupt power grids and some communications systems.

The sun erupted Tuesday evening, and the most noticeable effects were to arrive here between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. EST Thursday, according to forecasters at the space weather center, with effects possibly lingering through Friday morning.

Things on earth that could be affected include power grids, GPS and communication devices and flight paths of airlines.