The timing for this could NOT be worse.  Knock it off, this SUCKS!

Rick NHC


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Subject: WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 6 (G2)
Date: 7 Apr 2016 22:40:00 +0000
From: SWPC Product Subscription Service <SWPC.Products@noaa.gov>
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Space Weather Message Code: WARK06
Serial Number: 327
Issue Time: 2016 Apr 07 2213 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected
Valid From: 2016 Apr 07 2212 UTC
Valid To: 2016 Apr 08 0600 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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