[Ips-hf-warning] ASWFC HF DEPRESSION WARNING issued 2312 UT on 18 May 2026 [SEC=OFFICIAL]

[Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre]

SUBJ: ASWFC HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WARNING 26/49
ISSUED AT 2312UT/18 MAY 2026
BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE.

Australian region MUFs are currently depressed by 15-20%. Depressions 
are expected to continue into UT day 19-May.

DEGRADED HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED
FROM 18-19 MAY 2026
IF COMMS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED TRY A LOWER FREQUENCY BAND
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HF COMMUNICATIONS FORECAST (AUSTRALIAN/NEW ZEALAND REGION)
                                   FREQUENCY BANDS
       T-index      MUFs        2  4  6  8 12 16 22 26
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18 May:   40          -15%      2  4  6  8 12 12 16 22
19 May:   40          -15%      2  4  6  8 12 12 16 22

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