[[Image:Ion_storm.jpg|thumb|An Ion Storm (notice the effect of the Storm Radar Extender)]]'''Ion Storms''' are the curse of pilots everywhere. Limited in duration and always on the move, a storm can pull you out of your jump course at any time. If you do get caught in a storm, your computer will plot a point at which you can safely exit the sector. To continue on your course, fly to this point (marked on your radar with a green "+" and on your [[HUD ]] with a storm jump indicator.) When you're close enough, press enter to jump to your original destination.
Visibility in Ion Storms is minimal, with a blue fog obscuring everything beyond about 500 meters. Not even radar can penetrate this fog. However, there are [[Equipment#Radar Extenders|Storm Radar Extenders]] available that can increase your ship's radar range in a storm. The [[TPG Raptor]] has a built-in radar extender, making it ideal for work in storms.