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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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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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R3 Strong radio blackout/GOES SUVI imagery Another R3 (Strong) Flare Eruption Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 07:50
Another R3 (Strong) Flare Erupts from Region 3842 on 03 October 2024 Another R3 (Strong) Flare Erupts from Region 3842 on 03 October 2024 Thursday, October 3, 2024 - 13:09
GOES SUVI imagery showing X-ray flare. R3 Strong explaination Another X flare from Active Region 4274 Monday, November 10, 2025 - 10:40
R3 Strong radio blackout/GOES SUVI imagery Another X-flare from Another Region! Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 14:56
R3 Strong radio blackout/ D-rap/GOES SUVI imagery Another X1 flare (R3 (Strong) radio blackout Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - 05:49

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