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ALTK06



Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06

Serial Number: 551

Issue Time: 2024 Mar 24 1531 UTC



ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6

Synoptic Period: 1500-1800 UTC

Active Warning: Yes

NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate

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.



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