Geomagnetic K-index of 6 -- Issue Time: 2013 Jun 01 0259 UTC

Space Weather Message Code: ALTK06
Serial Number: 305
Issue Time: 2013 Jun 01 0259 UTC

ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 6
Threshold Reached: 2013 Jun 01 0258 UTC
Synoptic Period: 0000-0300 UTC

Active Warning: Yes
NOAA Scale: G2 - Moderate

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/NOAAscales

Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 55 degrees
Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude
power systems may experience voltage alarms.
Spacecraft - Satellite orientation irregularities may occur; increased
drag on low Earth-orbit satellites is possible.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as New York to Wisconsin to
Washington state.