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Monday, January 19, 2026 21:38:06

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HF Radio: Weak or minor degradation of HF radio communication on sunlit side, occasional loss of radio contact.
Navigation: Low-frequency navigation signals degraded for brief intervals.
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G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Storm Levels Reached 19 Jan, 2026

G4 Reached 19 Jan, 2026
G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Storm Levels Reached 19 Jan, 2026
published: Monday, January 19, 2026 20:09 UTC

G4 Levels were first reached at 2:38pm EST (1938 UTC) on 19 January, 2026 upon CME shock arrival. CME passage is expected to continue through the evening with G4 levels remaining possible.

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