[Ips-hf-warning] ASWFC HF SHORTWAVE FADEOUT WARNING issued 2219 UT on 29 Feb 2024 [SEC=OFFICIAL]

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SUBJ: ASWFC HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 24/24
ISSUED AT 2217UT/29 FEBRUARY 2024
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE.

AR3590 has increased in magnetic complexity over UT day 29-Feb. 
In addition, returning region AR3576 which previously produced 
an X-class flare is due to return on 01-Mar at a latitude of 
S16. Shortwave fadeouts are possible.

DEGRADED HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED
FROM 01-03 MARCH 2024
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A HIGHER FREQUENCY BAND
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SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST       HF COMMS FADEOUTS
01 Mar:  R1-R2                    Possible
02 Mar:  R1-R2                    Possible
03 Mar:  R1-R2                    Possible

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