| Subject: | WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 6 (G2) |
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| Date: | 2 Aug 2016 21:02:46 +0000 |
| From: | SWPC Product Subscription Service <SWPC.Products@noaa.gov> |
| To: | wa6nhc@gmail.com |
Space Weather Message Code: WARK06 Serial Number: 342 Issue Time: 2016 Aug 02 2012 UTC WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected Valid From: 2016 Aug 02 2012 UTC Valid To: 2016 Aug 02 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.