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FORECAST SOL: Moderate 
MAG: Normal 
ION: Normal
MAG: Normal ION: Normal
Space Weather Conditions
Summary Forecast
Monday 24 August
last updated 23/2321 UT
Solar flare activity on UT day 24-Aug is expected to be at R0-R1 levels. S0 solar radiation storm conditions are expected, with a chance of S1. The solar wind speed is expected to be moderate to light. G0 geomagnetic conditions are expected. Global high frequency radio propagation conditions are expected to be mostly normal. Maximum Usable Frequencies (MUFs) in the Australian region are expected to be mostly near predicted monthly values. Shortwave fadeouts are possible.
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