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Current Space Weather Conditions
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R1 (Minor) Radio Blackout Impacts
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HF Radio: Weak or minor degradation of HF radio communication on sunlit side, occasional loss of radio contact.
Navigation: Low-frequency navigation signals degraded for brief intervals.
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R3 (Moderate) HF Radio Blackout Event on 03 Jan, 2025

R3 Strong radio blackout/GOES SUVI imagery
R3 (Moderate) HF Radio Blackout Event on 03 Jan, 2025
published: Friday, January 03, 2025 12:36 UTC

Region 3947 in the NE quadrant of the Sun, produced an X1.2 flare at 03/1139 UTC. At this time, no CME is expected from this event, but forecasters will continue to monitor and will issue Watches/Warnings/Alerts as conditions warrant. Stay tuned to our website for updates.