[Ips-geo-warning] IPS GEOMAGNETIC WARNING

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SUBJ: IPS GEOMAGNETIC DISTURBANCE WARNING 03/12
ISSUED AT 23/0531Z APRIL 2003
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE.

INCREASED GEOMAGNETIC ACTIVITY EXPECTED
DUE TO CORONAL MASS EJECTION FROM 23-24 APRIL 2003

There is the chance of a glancing blow from the CME
associated with the M2-flare observed on 21 April.
The CME is expected late in the UT day of 23 April,
with isolated minor storm levels possible.
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GEOMAGNETIC ACTIVITY FORECAST 
23 Apr:  Unsettled to active with the chance of minor storm periods.
24 Apr:  Unsettled to Active



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