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

[Rick WA6NHC]

Now an alert, I shoulda stayed out camping more...


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Subject: 	ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6 (G2)
Date: 	6 Mar 2016 21:00:04 +0000
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To: 	wa6nhc at gmail.com



Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 396
Issue Time: 2016 Mar 06 2049 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2016 Mar 06 2048 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100 UTC
  
Active Warning: Yes
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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