Thursday, December 31, 2015

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected

Space Weather Message Code: WARK06 Serial Number: 317 Issue Time: 2015 Dec 31 1324 UTC WARNING: Geomagnetic K-Index of 6 expected Valid From: 2015 Dec 31 1323 UTC Valid To: 2015 Dec 31 1800 UTC 

Warning Condition: Onset NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate 

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation 

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.

Editor's note:

Brace for more severe weather and increased geological activity such as significant earthquakes and volcanic activity.

See also:  

SUNSPOT ERUPTS, HURLS CME TOWARD EARTH - BRACE FOR MORE SEVERE WEATHER, QUAKES


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