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FORECAST SOL: Normal 
MAG: Moderate 
ION: Normal
MAG: Moderate ION: Normal
Space Weather Conditions
Summary Forecast
Saturday 29 August
last updated 28/2318 UT
On UT day 29-Aug solar activity is expected to be R0. The solar wind speed is expected to be light to moderate. G0-G1 geomagnetic conditions are expected. HF radio propagation conditions are expected to be mostly normal, with some degradations during local dawn hours. Maximum usable frequencies in the Australian region are expected to be near predicted values. S0 solar radiation storm conditions are expected.
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