ALERT: Moderate Geomagnetic storm in progress. KP index reached 6 just now Thanks to a consistant southward Bz. Be on the look out for auroras if you live along the northern border. ~ Daniel Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06 Serial Number: 309 Issue Time: 2013 Jun 07 0519 UTC ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6 Threshold Reached: 2013 Jun 07 0518 UTC Synoptic Period: 0300-0600 UTC Active Warning: Yes NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate 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.
Posted on: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 05:40:57 +0000
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