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FORECAST SOL: Moderate 
MAG: Normal 
ION: Normal
MAG: Normal ION: Normal
Space Weather Conditions
Summary Forecast
Monday 15 July
last updated 14/2318 UT
On UT day 15-Jul solar activity is expected to be R1-R2. Large solar region AR3738 has recently produced an R3 flare. There is a chance for further isolated R3 flare activity from this region. The solar wind is expected to be light. G0 geomagnetic activity is expected. S0, chance S1 solar radiation storm conditions are expected. HF radio communication conditions are expected to be generally normal. Maximum usable frequencies are expected to be near predicted values. A shortwave fadeout impacting lower HF frequencies was observed in the Australian region at 14/0234UT associated with the R3 flare. Further shortwave fadeouts are probable.
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