[Ips-hf-warning] ASWFC HF SHORTWAVE FADEOUT WARNING issued 0003 UT on 18 May 2023 [SEC=OFFICIAL]

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SUBJ: ASWFC HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 23/46
ISSUED AT 0003UT/18 MAY 2023
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE.

New active regions are currently rotating over the east limb 
and increasing the chance of M-class flaring.

DEGRADED HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED
FROM 18-20 MAY 2023
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A HIGHER FREQUENCY BAND
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SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST       HF COMMS FADEOUTS
18 May:  R1, chance of R2     Possible
19 May:  R1, chance of R2     Possible
20 May:  R1, chance of R2     Possible

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