[Ips-hf-warning] ASWFC HF SHORTWAVE FADEOUT WARNING issued 0734 UT on 26 Oct 2024 [SEC=OFFICIAL]

[Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre]

SUBJ: ASWFC HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 24/122
ISSUED AT 0730UT/26 OCTOBER 2024
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE.

An X1.8 flare is currently in progress impacting HFCOM 
to the west of Australia. There are currently three 
solar regions in the southeast solar quadrant
that exhibit magnetic complexity. Further flare activity
is expected.

DEGRADED HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED
FROM 26-28 OCTOBER 2024
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A HIGHER FREQUENCY BAND
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SOLAR ACTIVITY FORECAST       HF COMMS FADEOUTS
26 Oct:  R1-R2, chance R3     Probable
27 Oct:  R1-R2, chance R3     Probable
28 Oct:  R1-R2, chance R3     Probable

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