Southern California is bracing for heavy rain, gusty winds and cooler temperatures as a Pacific storm, fed by an atmospheric river, moves inland through the region.

If you go outside after dark tonight, November 12th, you may be able to catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Sightings may be possible Thursday night,

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As of 9 a.m., the Space Weather Prediction Center's aurora viewline showed the northern lights may be visible in parts of the northern United States. Ohio was just below the viewline, but on Nov. 12 the lights were visible far south of the line.

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Hurricane names are typically retired and removed from prepared lists because "a storm is so deadly or costly that the future use of its name on a different storm would be inappropriate for obvious reasons of sensitivity," according to NOAA.

The Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute is working to help establish a Maui Monk Seal Response Program on the Valley Isle. Center officials say the program will strengthen its outreach and education efforts under an agreement with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.

The atmospheric river is forecast to bring heavy rain, lightning and thunderstorms to parts of California, the National Weather Service said. In Northern California and the Central Valley — including Sacramento, Modesto, Merced and Fresno — rainfall is expected to begin Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Millions of people faced dual risks from wildfires and hypothermia on Monday, prompting simultaneous red flag and freeze warnings.

Forecasters say incoming severe solar storms may bring northern lights to many U.S. states and temporarily disrupt communications.