Message:22465 In: SPACWX.USA
From: N4SDDate: Sat, 16 May 26 06:01:00 Z
Newsgroups: SPACWX.USA
Subject: Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
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WOXX11 KWNP 160601
ALTK05
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 2020
Issue Time: 2026 May 16 0556 UTC
ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2026 May 16 0554 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0300-0600
Active Warning: YES
Noaa Scale: G1 - Minor
Comment:
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation
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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