[Geomag-operations] Fwd: [EXTERNAL] ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 (G1)

[Sauter, Edward]

Steve,
The field is now more disturbed than a K4, so we will wait for your next
opportunity to do the replacements we had scheduled.

Ed

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From: SWPC Product Subscription Service <SWPC.Products at noaa.gov>
Date: Sun, Nov 4, 2018 at 2:35 PM
Subject: [EXTERNAL] ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 (G1)
To: <esauter at usgs.gov>


Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1250
Issue Time: 2018 Nov 04 2128 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2018 Nov 04 2127 UTC
Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC

Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found
atwww.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 60 degrees
Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Weak power grid fluctuations can occur.
Spacecraft - Minor impact on satellite operations possible.
Aurora - Aurora may be visible at high latitudes, i.e., northern tier
of the U.S. such as northern Michigan and Maine.
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