ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6 (G2)

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 320
Issue Time: 2014 Feb 20 1119 UTC

ALERT:

 Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2014 Feb 20 1119 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0900-1200 UTC 

Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales

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 

See also:  

EXTENDED WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6Brace For Geomagnetic Storms