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Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected -- Issue Time: 2013 May 19 2317 UTC

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Sam Wormley

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May 19, 2013, 7:29:46 PM5/19/13
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> Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
> Serial Number: 838
> Issue Time: 2013 May 19 2317 UTC
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> WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
> Valid From: 2013 May 19 2320 UTC
> Valid To: 2013 May 20 0700 UTC
> Warning Condition: Onset
> NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
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> NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
> www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales
>
> 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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