[ips-sf] SWS Summary Forecast for 20 August - issued 0002UT/20-Aug-2017 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

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Low to Moderate solar flare activity as AR2671(N12E09) was the source
of numerous C-class event in the previous 24hrs. Coronal hole effects
in progress with Strong to Very strong solar wind. Geomagnetic
conditions at Active levels with possible Minor Storm periods.
Short-wave radio fadeouts possible. Variable HF radio communications
with possible depressions and enhancements for low to mid latitudes
and degraded conditions at high latitudes. Aurora sightings possible
from southernmost Australian regions should Strong solar wind speeds
persist, sustained southward Bz and favourable viewing conditions
eventuate.

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