I've followed Suspicious Observers for several years and I think he's onto something. A pole shift or micronova would definitely affect the Earth's weather quickly and significantly through the electric connection between the earth and sun as well as by increased pressure on the Earth from solar winds and whatever else the Sun hucks our way with weakened magnetosphere. Whether the oceans surge or the planet slows down, I think, it'll cause a helluva storm. Redirects the world's attention away from the scare event and kicks off the great awakening for the ones who simply won't wake up.