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Space Weather Conditions
24-Hour Observed Maximums
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Latest Observed
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Current Space Weather Conditions
R1 (Minor) Radio Blackout Impacts
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HF Radio: Weak or minor degradation of HF radio communication on sunlit side, occasional loss of radio contact.
Navigation: Low-frequency navigation signals degraded for brief intervals.
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G1 (Minor) Geomagnetic Storm Watch Issued for 16 August

G1 (Minor) Geomagnetic Storm Watch Issued for 16 August
published: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 03:07 UTC

A G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storm watch has been issued for 16 August (UTC day) due to the expected arrival of a high speed solar wind stream from a coronal hole.