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

[Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre]

Solar flare activity on UT day 18-Feb is expected to be at the R0
level, with a chance of R1. S0 solar radiation storm conditions are
expected. The solar wind speed is expected to be strong to moderate.
G0 geomagnetic conditions are expected, with a chance of G1 due to a
weak CME arrival. HF radio propagation conditions are expected to be
normal to fair. Maximum Usable Frequencies (MUFs) in the Australian
region are expected to be near predicted monthly values.

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