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Space Weather Conditions
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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 Storm Conditions Reached late 12 April and early 13 April

Ovation Auroral Model Forecast 13 April at 0245 UTC
G1-Minor Storm Conditions Reached late 12 April and early 13 April
published: Thursday, April 14, 2016 04:30 UTC

G1-Minor Geomagnetic Storm Conditions were reached on 12 April between 2100-2359 UTC (1700-1959 ET) and again on 13 April between 0000-0300 UTC (12/2000-12/2300 ET).  The minor geomagnetic storming was likely the result of expected coronal hole high speed stream effects.