[ips-sf] IPS Summary Forecast for 15 May - issued 0238UT/15-May-2013

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High solar flare activity. An X1.3 magnitude solar flare occurred at
0148UT today producing a short-wave fadeout centred on the Western
Pacific, and including the Australian continent. Minor coronal mass
ejection effects possible later in the day. Solar wind light.
Geomagnetic conditions quiet initially, becoming unsettled to active.
Further short-wave radio fadeouts likely. High-frequency radio
communications otherwise normal.

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