[Ips-aurora-alert] Aurora Watch [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

[rwc at ips.gov.au]

SUBJ: SWS AURORA WATCH
ISSUED AT 0225 UT ON 23 Sep 2018 by Space Weather Services
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE

Coronal hole effects are expected to impact the Earth over the next
24-48 hours. There is a chance of significant geomagnetic activity and
visible auroras for Southernmost Australian regions (Tasmania,
Southern coast of Victoria) during local nighttime hours should
favourable viewing conditions exist, sustained southward Bz and
elevated solar wind speeds eventuate. Aurora alerts will follow if
significant geomagnetic activity actually occurs.


Australian Space Forecast Centre
Space Weather Services
Bureau of Meteorology

P: +61 2 9213 8010
E: asfc at bom.gov.au