[Ips-hf-warning] ASWFC HF SHORTWAVE FADEOUT WARNING issued 0042 UT on 23 May 2024 [SEC=OFFICIAL]

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SUBJ: ASWFC HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 24/55
ISSUED AT 0041UT/23 MAY 2024
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE.

AR3679 currently exhibits a beta-gamma-delta magnetic complexity. 
In addition, returning region AR3663 which previously produced 
R3 level flares may return on 24-May.

DEGRADED HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED
FROM 23-25 MAY 2024
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A HIGHER FREQUENCY BAND
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SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST       HF COMMS FADEOUTS
23 May:  R1, chance R2             Possible
24 May:  R1, chance R2             Possible
25 May:  R1, chance R2             Possible

Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre
Bureau of Meteorology
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