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Thursday, April 16, 2026 02:37:00

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Space Weather Conditions
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24-Hour Observed Maximums
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Latest Observed
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R1-R2 --
R3-R5 --
S1 or greater --
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R1-R2 --
R3-R5 --
S1 or greater --
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R1-R2 --
R3-R5 --
S1 or greater --
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Current Space Weather Conditions
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R1 (Minor) Radio Blackout Impacts
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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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G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storm watches for 17-18 April.

G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storm watches for 17-18 April.
published: Thursday, April 16, 2026 02:25 UTC

G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storm watches have been issued for 17-18 Apr, 2026 due to anticipated CH HSS effects.

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