[Mldxcc] Fwd: WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 6 (G2)

[Rick Bates (WA6NHC)]

Delayed, sorry, as today was a travel day.  Seems like I made the proper choice.

Rick nhc

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> From: "SWPC Product Subscription Service" <SWPC.Products at noaa.gov>
> Date: February 16, 2016 at 12:54:10 PM PST
> To: wa6nhc at gmail.com
> Subject: WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 6 (G2)
> 
> Space Weather Message Code: WARK06
> Serial Number: 320
> Issue Time: 2016 Feb 16 2031 UTC
> 
> WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
> Valid From: 2016 Feb 16 2030 UTC
> Valid To: 2016 Feb 16 2359 UTC
> Warning Condition: Onset
> NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
> 
> NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
> www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
> 
> Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
> Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
> Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
> Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
> Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
> 
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