JUST IN: Sun erupts an Earth-directed X1.11 solar flareEarth facing sunspot region 4479 just erupted with an X1.1 solar flare at 20:50 UTC (June 30). The event is associated with a type II radio emission with an estimated velocity of 1496 km/s, along with a 10cm Radio Burst (TenFlare) measuring 409 solar flux units (sfu) and lasting 9 minutes.Coronal dimming is now evident meaning the chances for an Earth directed coronal mass ejection (CME) will be at an increased level. More details to follow.