S4 (Severe) Solar Radiation Storm in Progress
18 days ago
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- An S4 (Severe) solar radiation storm is currently in progress and intensifying.
- This event is rare, surpassing the intensity of the October 2003 'Halloween' storms.
- Potential impacts include increased radiation exposure for astronauts and polar flight routes.
- Enhanced risk to satellites, especially in geostationary orbit, and space launch systems.
- Loss of high-frequency communications in polar regions.
- SWPC has alerted airlines, FAA, NASA, FEMA, and other stakeholders for preparedness.
- This is the most significant event since October 2003, mainly affecting aviation and HF radio in polar regions.