You may have problems with your radio or GPS on Friday because of a geomagnetic storm coming from space.Top StoriesNorthern Lights: Will we see it in North Carolina, Virginia? Check out the best chances for viewing in the United StatesFive students jumped from back of moving school bus, 1 Parkland student died, Winston-Salem officials sayYadkin County mom wants sheriff to do more after death of 14-year-old sonGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereThe storm is expected to arrive Friday, and it could cause disruptions in radio frequencies – possibly affecting cell phones and GPS. Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts"While the storms create beautiful aurora, they also can disrupt navigation systems such as the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and create harmful geomagnetic induced currents (GICs) in the power grid and pipelines," the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration said.It will also push the Northern Lights farther south.Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.Solar storms like this happen about every 11 years and cause massive eruptions that can last for about four months.For more on this story, visit our news partner, WRAL.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |TRENDING STORIES