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FORECAST SOL: Moderate 
MAG: Disturbed 
ION: Normal 
MAG: Disturbed ION: Normal
Space Weather Conditions
Summary Forecast
Monday 23 March
last updated 22/2318 UT
On UT day 23-Mar solar flare activity is expected to be R0-R1. The solar wind speed is expected to be strong. Geomagnetic activity is expected to be G1-G2 with possible periods of G3. HF radio propagation conditions are expected to be degraded. Maximum usable frequencies in the Australian region are expected to be depressed by up to 20%. S0 solar radiation storm conditions are expected.
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