[SFDXA] Big Solar Storm Hits Earth HF black Out Wide Spread across the HF bands

[Bill]

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Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio communication dependent 
upon current X-ray Flux intensity.

Sunspot 1515 which is now about to rotate onto the western limb produced 
a strong M6.9 Solar Flare at 16:32 UTC Sunday afternoon. Because of the 
Sunspots location, any potential CME would be directed mostly away from 
Earth. More updates to follow.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF

Movie of the CME LINK 
<http://sdowww.lmsal.com/sdomedia/h264/2012/07/08/SSW_cutout_20120708T0523-20120708T0555_AIA_131-193-171_S17W69.mov>


Serial Number: 176
Issue Time: 2012 Jul 08 1631 UTC
ALERT: X-Ray Flux exceeded M5
Threshold Reached: 2012 Jul 08 1630 UTC
NOAA Scale: R2 - Moderate
Potential Impacts: Area of impact centered on sub-solar point on the 
sunlit side of Earth. Extent of blackout of HF (high frequency) radio 
communication dependent upon current X-ray Flux intensity. For real-time 
information on affected area and expected duration please see 
http://www.solarham.net <http://www.solarham.net/index.htm>