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Space Weather Conditions
24-Hour Observed Maximums
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Latest Observed
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R1-R2 --
R3-R5 --
S1 or greater --
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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 Storms Expected 01-02 May 2016

G1 (Minor) Geomagnetic Storms Expected 01-02 May 2016
published: Monday, May 02, 2016 06:11 UTC

A Warning for G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storm conditions has been issued and is valid from 01/2250 - 02/0700 UTC. These conditions are expected as a result of an enhanced solar wind environment and persistent southward interplanetary magnetic field orientation.