[Ips-hf-warning] ASWFC HF SHORTWAVE FADEOUT WARNING issued 0326 UT on 29 Mar 2023 [SEC=OFFICIAL]

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SUBJ: ASWFC HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 23/33
ISSUED AT 0323UT/29 MARCH 2023
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE.

An R3 (X1) solar flare has been observed at 29/0233UT 
from a solar region in the far south west solar quadrant. The 
flare was of short duration. Further isolated solar flare events 
are now possible.

DEGRADED HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED
FROM 29-30 MARCH 2023
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A HIGHER FREQUENCY BAND
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SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST          HF COMMS FADEOUTS
29 Mar:  R0, isolated R1-R2      Possible
30 Mar:  R0, isolated R1-R2      Possible

Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre
Bureau of Meteorology
ASWFC at bom.gov.au
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