Message:21051 In: SPACWX.USA
From: N4SDDate: Sat, 18 Apr 26 08:31:00 Z
Newsgroups: SPACWX.USA
Subject: Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
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R:260418/1852Z 15919@N3MEL.#EPA.PA.USA.NOAM LinBPQ6.0.25
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WOXX12 KWNP 180831
ALTK06
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 713
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 18 0825 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Synoptic Period: 0600-0900 UTC
Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
# Issued by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center
# Recent messages, data, and help at http://swpc.noaa.gov/alerts/
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