[Ips-hf-warning] ASWFC HF DEPRESSION WARNING issued 0719 UT on 05 May 2024 [SEC=OFFICIAL]

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SUBJ: ASWFC PRELIMINARY HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 24/47
ISSUED AT 0719UT/05 MAY 2024
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE.

Due to several recent CMEs that are expected to arrive in the 
coming days, geomagnetic activity is expected over 05-07 May. 
Due to this, degraded HF radio conditions are expected over this 
period as well as depressions to maximum usable frequencies around 
20-30%. High latitudes are expected to be impacted the most.

DEGRADED HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED
FROM 05-07 MAY 2024
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A LOWER FREQUENCY BAND
A MORE DETAILED HF WARNING WILL FOLLOW IF DEPRESSIONS EVENTUATE.
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Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre
Bureau of Meteorology
ASWFC at bom.gov.au
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