[ips-sf] ASWFC Summary Forecast for 18 April - issued 2320UT/17-Apr-2026 [SEC=OFFICIAL]

[Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre]

Solar flare activity on UT day 18-Apr is expected to be at the R0
level, with a chance of R1. S0 solar proton conditions are expected.
The solar wind speed is expected to be strong to very strong over the
UT day. G1, with a chance of G2 geomagnetic conditions are expected.
HF radio propagation conditions are expected to be fair across the
Australian region. Maximum Usable Frequencies (MUFs) in the Australian
region are expected to be depressed by 20-30% compared with predicted
monthly values.

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