Alert archive / Rhode Island / River Flood Warnings in 2018

River Flood Warning 3, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 13, 2018Washington County, Rhode Island

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this river flood warning at Jan 13, 2018, 5:24 AM EST for Washington County, Rhode Island. It took effect at Jan 13, 2018, 10:36 AM EST. It was in force for 33 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Jan 13, 2018, 5:24 AM EST (10:24 UTC)
In effect from: Jan 13, 2018, 10:36 AM EST
Expired: Jan 14, 2018, 8:00 PM EST
In force: 33 hr
Issued by: NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Washington County, RI

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Wood River at Hope Valley (HOPR1). The gauge peaked at 6.35 ft at Jan 13, 2018, 8:00 PM EST.

Action stage: 4.5 ft
Minor stage: 5 ft
Moderate stage: 7 ft
Major stage: 9 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01118000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

435 
WGUS41 KBOX 131024
FLWBOX


BULLETIN...IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
524 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

...The National Weather Service in Taunton, MA has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Rhode Island...Massachusetts...

  Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties
  Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth 
  Counties
  Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County

Runoff from heavy rain and melting snow will produce minor flooding
on some rivers in Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information 
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or 
earlier if needed.

Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers, 
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.



&&

RIC003-007-140051-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0001.180113T1113Z-180114T0051Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.180113T1113Z.180113T1200Z.180113T1851Z.NO/
524 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

The National Weather Service in Taunton, MA has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Pawtuxet River At Cranston.
* until this evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  4:45 AM Saturday the stage was 8.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage this morning and crest near
  9.2 feet later this morning. The river will fall below 
  flood stage this afternoon.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will occur along the 
  river as it flows through Warwick and Cranston.

&&

LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7139 4172 7137 4170 7155


$$

MAC005-023-140300-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0002.180113T1617Z-180114T0300Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.180113T1617Z.180113T1800Z.180113T2100Z.NO/
524 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

The National Weather Service in Taunton, MA has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Taunton River Near Bridgewater.
* from this morning to this evening...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  4:45 AM Saturday the stage was 6.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage late this morning and crest
  near 8.2 feet by this afternoon. The river will fall below
  flood stage late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Backwater flooding from the Taunton River 
  will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro.  This 
  will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles.  
  Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways.  

&&

LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110


$$

RIC009-141025-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0003.180113T1536Z-180114T1030Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.180113T1536Z.180114T0000Z.180114T0430Z.NO/
524 AM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

The National Weather Service in Taunton, MA has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Wood River At Hope Valley.
* from this morning to late tonight...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  4:15 AM Saturday the stage was 4.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage late this morning and crest 
  near 5.3 feet by this evening. The river will fall below flood
  stage by tonight.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet...In Richmond, floodwaters begin to pond onto 
  Wood River Drive. In Hopkinton off of Main Street, the Wood River 
  begins to flood Dow Park.

&&

LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164


$$

4 follow-up statements

341 
WGUS81 KBOX 131709
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1209 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in 
Rhode Island...Massachusetts...

  Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties
  Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth 
  Counties
  Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County

Minor flooding on some rivers in Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts will 
continue. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information 
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or 
earlier if needed.

Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers, 
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.

&&

RIC003-007-140440-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180114T0440Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.180113T1040Z.180113T1800Z.180113T2240Z.NO/
1209 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Pawtuxet River At Cranston.
* until this evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:45 AM Saturday the stage was 9.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.7 feet by this 
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage late this 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet...Parking lots and roads are flooded in low 
  lying areas of Warwick and Cranston near the Pawtuxet River. 
  Impacted roads include River Street, Pioneer Avenue, Bellows Street
  and Venturi Avenue in Warwick.

&&

LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7139 4172 7137 4170 7155


$$

MAC005-023-140651-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180114T0651Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.180113T1600Z.180113T1800Z.180114T0051Z.NO/
1209 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Taunton River Near Bridgewater.
* until late tonight...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:45 AM Saturday the stage was 8.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 8.5 feet by this 
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Backwater flooding from the Taunton River 
  will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro.  This 
  will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for 
  an extended period of time.  Beware of the dangers of crossing 
  flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think.  
  Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of
  local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so. 

&&

LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110


$$

RIC009-141708-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180114T2024Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.180113T1100Z.180114T0000Z.180114T1424Z.NO/
1209 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wood River At Hope Valley.
* until Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:15 AM Saturday the stage was 6.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 6.1 feet by this 
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow late 
  morning.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...In Richmond, the Wood River renders portions 
  of Wood River Drive and Wood River Circle impassable. In Hopkinton,
  the Wood River floods sections of Dow Park off of Main Street.

&&

LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164


$$

190 
WGUS81 KBOX 140209
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
909 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Connecticut...Rhode Island...

  Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex 
  Counties
  Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
  Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties

...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in 
Connecticut...Rhode Island...Massachusetts...

  Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington 
  Counties
  Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth 
  Counties
  Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information 
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or 
earlier if needed.

Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers, 
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.



&&

CTC003-007-140239-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180116T1400Z/
/HFDC3.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
909 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* At  8:30 PM Saturday the stage was 7.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest below flood stage with a value of 
  13.5 feet tomorrow late evening.


&&

LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
      4163 7263 4164 7263            

$$

CTC007-140239-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180114T0209Z/
/MHDC3.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
909 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* At  8:55 PM Saturday the stage was 0.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest below flood stage with a value of 
  6.2 feet Monday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Flooding is likely in the vicinity of Meadow 
  Road, Route 17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. A portion
  of this roadway will likely be closed. This includes the Exchange 
  Club of Portland Fairgrounds. Boating interests should prepare for 
  a period of swift river flows during this period.

&&

LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
      4141 7251 4156 7270            

$$

RIC003-007-140239-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180114T0440Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.180113T1040Z.180113T1745Z.180113T2356Z.NO/
909 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Pawtuxet River At Cranston.
* At  8:45 PM Saturday the stage was 8.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  6:56 PM Saturday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 5.3 feet by Monday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will occur along the 
  river as it flows through Warwick and Cranston.

&&

LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7139 4172 7137 4170 7155


$$

CTC011-RIC009-150209-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180115T0900Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.180113T1227Z.180114T0600Z.180115T0300Z.NO/
909 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* until late Sunday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:00 PM Saturday the stage was 7.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 7.6 feet by after
  midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow 
  late evening.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Floodwaters approach lowest lying homes along
  Hiscox Road in Westerly. Along Route 3, flooding occurs at some 
  homes in French Village in Hopkinton.

&&

LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
      4131 7185                      

$$

MAC005-023-150209-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180115T1200Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.180113T1600Z.180114T0600Z.180115T0600Z.NO/
909 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Taunton River Near Bridgewater.
* until Monday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:45 PM Saturday the stage was 8.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.0 feet by 
  early Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage early 
  Monday morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Backwater flooding from the Taunton River 
  will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro.  This 
  will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for 
  an extended period of time.  Beware of the dangers of crossing 
  flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think.  
  Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of
  local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so. 

&&

LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110


$$

RIC009-150100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180115T0100Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.180113T1100Z.180114T0100Z.180114T1900Z.NO/
909 PM EST Sat Jan 13 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wood River At Hope Valley.
* until Sunday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:15 PM Saturday the stage was 6.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage 
  sometime Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...In Richmond, the Wood River renders portions 
  of Wood River Drive and Wood River Circle impassable. In Hopkinton,
  the Wood River floods sections of Dow Park off of Main Street.

&&

LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164


$$

055 
WGUS81 KBOX 141004
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
504 AM EST Sun Jan 14 2018


...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in 
Connecticut...Rhode Island...Massachusetts...

  Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington 
  Counties
  Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth 
  Counties

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Rhode 
Island...
  Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County


River flows continue to be elevated due to a combination of rain
and snow melt...as well as occasional ice jams.  Although most 
rivers will crest soon.  Minor flooding continues for some.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information 
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or 
earlier if needed.

Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers, 
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.



&&

CTC011-RIC009-150600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180115T0600Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.180113T1227Z.180114T0145Z.180115T0000Z.NO/
504 AM EST Sun Jan 14 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* until late tonight...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  4:00 AM Sunday the stage was 7.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this evening.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding occurs along the 
  Pawcatuck River. Along Route 3 in Hopkinton, floodwaters encroach 
  on lowest lying homes in French Village.

&&

LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
      4131 7185                      

$$

MAC005-023-151003-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180115T1800Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.180113T1600Z.180114T0945Z.180115T1200Z.NO/
504 AM EST Sun Jan 14 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Taunton River Near Bridgewater.
* until Monday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  4:45 AM Sunday the stage was 9.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Backwater flooding from the Taunton River 
  will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro.  This 
  will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for 
  an extended period of time.  Beware of the dangers of crossing 
  flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think.  
  Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of
  local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so. 

&&

LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110


$$

RIC009-150100-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180115T0100Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.180113T1100Z.180114T0100Z.180114T1900Z.NO/
504 AM EST Sun Jan 14 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wood River At Hope Valley.
* until this evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  3:15 AM Sunday the stage was 5.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this afternoon.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...In Richmond, the Wood River renders portions 
  of Wood River Drive and Wood River Circle impassable. In Hopkinton,
  the Wood River floods sections of Dow Park off of Main Street.

&&

LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164


$$

869 
WGUS81 KBOX 141720
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1220 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2018


...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in 
Connecticut...Rhode Island and Massachusetts...

  Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington 
  Counties
  Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth 
  Counties

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Rhode 
Island...
  Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County

  
River flows continue to be elevated due to the combination of 
recent rainfall and snow melt...as well as occasional ice jams. 
Although most rivers will crest soon...minor flooding continues 
for some.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information 
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or 
earlier if needed.

Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers, 
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.

&&

CTC011-RIC009-150300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180115T0300Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.180113T1227Z.180114T0145Z.180114T2100Z.NO/
1220 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* until this evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:00 PM Sunday the stage was 7.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding occurs along the 
  Pawcatuck River. Along Route 3 in Hopkinton, floodwaters encroach 
  on lowest lying homes in French Village.

&&

LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
      4131 7185                      

$$

MAC005-023-151720-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180116T0000Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.180113T1600Z.180114T1645Z.180115T1800Z.NO/
1220 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Taunton River Near Bridgewater.
* until Monday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:45 AM Sunday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow early afternoon.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Backwater flooding from the Taunton River 
  will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro.  This 
  will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for 
  an extended period of time.  Beware of the dangers of crossing 
  flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think.  
  Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of
  local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so. 

&&

LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110


$$

RIC009-150100-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180115T0100Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.180113T1100Z.180114T0100Z.180114T1900Z.NO/
1220 PM EST Sun Jan 14 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wood River At Hope Valley.
* until this evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:15 AM Sunday the stage was 5.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this afternoon.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet...In Richmond, floodwaters begin to pond onto 
  Wood River Drive. In Hopkinton off of Main Street, the Wood River 
  begins to flood Dow Park.

&&

LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164


$$

KAB

The office that day

Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 12, 7:30 PM EST	Areal Flood Warning	BOX	Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington	6 hr
Jan 13, 1:06 AM EST	Areal Flood Warning	BOX	Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington	6 hr
Jan 13, 5:24 AM EST	River Flood Warning	BOX	Kent, Providence	16 hr
Jan 13, 12:06 PM EST	River Flood Warning	BOX	Washington	43 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.