Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.
Your pictures of the Northern Lights!
Everyone in Michigan had a good chance to see the Northern Lights on Friday night into early Saturday morning and we want you to share your photos!
Space weather forecasters noted extreme (G5) Geomagnetic Storm conditions for the first time in since 2003 on the evening of Friday, May 10. Solar eruptions could cause geomagnetic storm conditions to persist through the weekend.
REAL ID in Michigan: How to make sure you’re ready for the deadline
Michigan residents will want to make sure they have a star on their driver’s license or state ID before May of next year.
Beginning May 7, 2025, Michigan residents will need to have a REAL ID-compliant document to fly within the United States or enter certain federal facilities.
Extreme solar storm hits Earth for first time since 2003: What to know
For the first time since October 2003, extreme solar storm conditions reached Earth.
Extreme (G5) geomagnetic storm conditions were observed on Earth at 6:54 p.m. The geomagnetic storm is likely to continue through the weekend and will continue to lessen in severity until it comes to an end on May 13.
The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center issued a severe (G4) geomagnetic storm watch on Thursday, May 9, for the first time since January 2005.
Michigan considers GPS tracking or mechanic verification to fund road repairs
Being taxed for roads not at the gas pump but based on how much you drive is one of the ideas under consideration by the state of Michigan.
It’s one of the ideas under consideration by the state. Michigan’s road funding formula is about a century old, and road repair costs have gone up for various reasons.