[CQ-Contest] Kp = 5 just in time for CQ WPX?! :-(

[Bill Tippett]

A mild (fairly slow velocity) interplanetary shock was observed passing 
the ACE spacecraft near 21:42 UTC (4:42 pm EST) on 29 March. The source is 
not clear at the present time, but may be related to a coronal hole based 
disturbance. More will be known over the ensuing hours as the 
characteristics of this disturbance become better established. In any event, 
there is an increased potential for periods of enhanced auroral activity 
over the next 24 hours. Middle latitude observers should be alert for 
periods of favorable conditions. Odds are against significant middle 
latitude observations of activity due to the near-full phase of the moon. 

http://sec.noaa.gov/rpc/costello/index.html

        The Costello index is predicting Kp=5 for the start of the contest!

                                                        73 & GL!

                                                        Bill  W4ZV