Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 1311
Issue Time: 2021 Mar 02 2046 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2021 Mar 02 2046 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1800-2100 UTC

Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
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.


Flux spiked up big time.

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