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ALTK05

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
Serial Number: 2049
Issue Time: 2026 Sep 08 1751 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 5
Threshold Reached: 2026 Sep 08 1744 UTC
Synoptic Period: 1500-1800
Active Warning: YES
Noaa Scale: G1 - Minor

Comment:
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
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.

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