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Beach Hazards Statement 5, NWS Caribou, ME

June 12, 2021Hancock County, Washington County, Maine

NWS Caribou, ME issued this beach hazards statement at Jun 12, 2021, 3:16 PM EDT for Hancock County, Washington County, Maine. It took effect at Jun 13, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 12, 2021, 3:16 PM EDT (19:16 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 13, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jun 13, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

Counties Hancock County, ME, Washington County, ME

The radar

The Caribou radar (KCBW), 142 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Gray, ME (KGYX), launched 12:00Z, 7.3 hours before the alert went out and 205 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Gray, ME at 12:00Z on 2021-06-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Gray, ME at 12:00Z on 2021-06-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -33 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-143 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1148 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-33 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
27 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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961 
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CFWCAR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Caribou ME
316 PM EDT Sat Jun 12 2021

MEZ029-030-130330-
/O.NEW.KCAR.BH.S.0005.210613T1200Z-210614T0000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
316 PM EDT Sat Jun 12 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT....Please check with state and local authorities regarding
  guidelines for allowed activities. The warm air temperatures in
  the mid 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the
  cold water temperatures which are currently in the low 50s.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause 
  hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water 
  temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person 
  could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to 
  accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on boats or paddlecraft should 
  use extreme caution to avoid this threat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant
number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the
water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to
underestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the
start. Always wear your lifejacket. Be aware of wind conditions,
tides and localized currents.

&&

$$

Sinko
5 follow-up statements
858 
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Caribou ME
900 PM EDT Sat Jun 12 2021

MEZ029-030-130900-
/O.CON.KCAR.BH.S.0005.210613T1200Z-210614T0000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
900 PM EDT Sat Jun 12 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SUNDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Please check with state and local authorities regarding 
  guidelines for allowed activities. The warm air temperatures 
  in the mid 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers 
  of the cold water temperatures which are currently in the low 
  50s.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause 
  hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water 
  temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person 
  could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to 
  accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on boats or paddlecraft should 
  use extreme caution to avoid this threat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant
number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the
water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to
underestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the
start. Always wear your lifejacket. Be aware of wind conditions,
tides and localized currents.

&&

$$

CB
683 
WHUS41 KCAR 130707
CFWCAR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Caribou ME
307 AM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021

MEZ029-030-131515-
/O.CON.KCAR.BH.S.0005.210613T1200Z-210614T0000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
307 AM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT....Please check with state and local authorities regarding
  guidelines for allowed activities. The warm air temperatures in
  the mid 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the
  cold water temperatures which are currently in the lower 50s.

* WHERE...Coastal Washington and Coastal Hancock Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause 
  hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water 
  temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person 
  could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to 
  accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on boats or paddlecraft should 
  use extreme caution to avoid this threat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant
number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the
water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to
underestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the
start. Always wear your lifejacket. Be aware of wind conditions,
tides and localized currents.

&&

$$
510 
WHUS41 KCAR 131346
CFWCAR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Caribou ME
946 AM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021

MEZ029-030-132200-
/O.CON.KCAR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210614T0000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
946 AM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Please check with state and local authorities regarding 
  guidelines for allowed activities. The warm air temperatures 
  in the mid 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers 
  of the cold water temperatures which are currently in the 
  lower 50s.

* WHERE...Coastal Washington and Coastal Hancock Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause 
  hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water 
  temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person 
  could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to 
  accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on boats or paddlecraft should 
  use extreme caution to avoid this threat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant
number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the
water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to
underestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the
start. Always wear your lifejacket. Be aware of wind conditions,
tides and localized currents.

&&

$$
700 
WHUS41 KCAR 131932
CFWCAR

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Caribou ME
332 PM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021

MEZ029-030-140000-
/O.CON.KCAR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210614T0000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
332 PM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Please check with state and local authorities regarding 
  guidelines for allowed activities. The warm air temperatures 
  in the mid 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers 
  of the cold water temperatures which are currently in the 
  lower 50s.

* WHERE...Coastal Washington and Coastal Hancock Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause 
  hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water 
  temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person 
  could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to 
  accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on boats or paddlecraft should 
  use extreme caution to avoid this threat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant
number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the
water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to
underestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the
start. Always wear your lifejacket. Be aware of wind conditions,
tides and localized currents.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Panty Lane 1
MLLW Categories - Minor 19.9 ft, Moderate 22.9 ft, Major 25.9 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 8.5 ft, Moderate 11.5 ft, Major 14.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/02 PM    10.5       -0.9        1.0        2       None    
 14/02 AM    11.7        0.3        0.9       2-3      None    
 14/02 PM    10.5       -0.9        1.0        2       None    
 15/02 AM    11.8        0.4        1.0        2       None    
 15/03 PM    10.7       -0.7        1.1        2       None

Panty Lane 2
MLLW Categories - Minor 20.9 ft, Moderate 23.9 ft, Major 26.9 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 9.6 ft, Moderate 12.6 ft, Major 15.6 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/02 PM    10.5       -0.8        1.0        2       None    
 14/02 AM    11.7        0.4        0.9       2-3      None    
 14/02 PM    10.5       -0.8        1.0        2       None    
 15/02 AM    11.8        0.5        1.0        2       None    
 15/03 PM    10.7       -0.6        1.1        2       None

Schoodic Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 20.9 ft, Moderate 23.9 ft, Major 26.9 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 9.6 ft, Moderate 12.6 ft, Major 15.6 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/02 PM    10.4       -0.9        0.9        2       None    
 14/02 AM    11.5        0.2        0.7       2-3      None    
 14/02 PM    10.4       -0.9        0.9        3       None    
 15/02 AM    11.7        0.4        0.9        3       None    
 15/03 PM    10.6       -0.7        1.0        2       None

Little Moose
MLLW Categories - Minor 17.3 ft, Moderate 20.3 ft, Major 23.3 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 9.0 ft, Major 12.0 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/02 PM    10.4       -0.9        0.9        2       None    
 14/02 AM    11.6        0.3        0.8       2-3      None    
 14/02 PM    10.5       -0.8        1.0        2       None    
 15/02 AM    11.6        0.3        0.9       2-3      None    
 15/03 PM    10.7       -0.6        1.1        2       None

Seawall Road
MLLW Categories - Minor 17.8 ft, Moderate 20.8 ft, Major 23.8 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 6.9 ft, Moderate 9.9 ft, Major 12.9 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/02 PM    10.2       -0.7        0.9        2       None    
 14/02 AM    11.2        0.3        0.8        2       None    
 14/02 PM    10.4       -0.5        1.0        2       None    
 15/02 AM    11.3        0.4        0.9        2       None    
 15/03 PM    10.4       -0.5        1.0        2       None

Stonington Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 14.2 ft, Moderate 17.2 ft, Major 20.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.6 ft, Moderate 6.6 ft, Major 9.6 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/02 PM     9.9       -0.7        0.9        1       None    
 14/02 AM    11.0        0.4        0.9       1-2      None    
 14/03 PM    10.2       -0.4        1.1        2       None    
 15/03 AM    11.1        0.5        1.0        2       None    
 15/03 PM    10.3       -0.3        1.1        2       None

Deer Isle Causeway
MLLW Categories - Minor 14.9 ft, Moderate 17.0 ft, Major 20.9 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 4.0 ft, Moderate 6.1 ft, Major 10.0 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/02 PM    10.4       -0.5        1.1        1       None    
 14/02 AM    11.3        0.4        0.9        1       None    
 14/03 PM    10.6       -0.3        1.2        1       None    
 15/03 AM    11.5        0.6        1.1        1       None    
 15/03 PM    10.6       -0.3        1.1        1       None

Clairs Landing
MLLW Categories - Minor 29.3 ft, Moderate 32.3 ft, Major 35.3 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 18.0 ft, Moderate 21.0 ft, Major 24.0 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/02 PM    10.4       -0.9        0.9        2       None    
 14/02 AM    11.6        0.3        0.9        2       None    
 14/02 PM    10.5       -0.8        1.0        2       None    
 15/02 AM    11.6        0.3        1.0        2       None    
 15/03 PM    10.7       -0.6        1.1        2       None

Stacked Rock
MLLW Categories - Minor 19.9 ft, Moderate 22.9 ft, Major 25.9 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 8.6 ft, Moderate 11.6 ft, Major 14.6 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/02 PM    10.4       -0.9        0.9        2       None    
 14/02 AM    11.6        0.3        0.9        2       None    
 14/02 PM    10.5       -0.8        1.0        2       None    
 15/02 AM    11.6        0.3        1.0        2       None    
 15/03 PM    10.7       -0.6        1.1        2       None

Pond Island
MLLW Categories - Minor 17.3 ft, Moderate 20.3 ft, Major 23.3 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 9.0 ft, Major 12.0 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/02 PM    10.4       -0.9        1.0        2       None    
 14/02 AM    11.5        0.2        0.9       2-3      None    
 14/02 PM    10.6       -0.7        1.1        2       None    
 15/02 AM    11.6        0.3        1.0       2-3      None    
 15/03 PM    10.6       -0.7        1.1        2       None

Bar Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 15.5 ft, Moderate 17.0 ft, Major 18.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 4.1 ft, Moderate 5.6 ft, Major 6.6 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/02 PM    10.9       -0.5        1.0        2       None    
 14/02 AM    12.0        0.6        0.9        2       None    
 14/02 PM    11.0       -0.4        1.1        1       None    
 15/02 AM    12.1        0.7        1.1        1       None    
 15/03 PM    11.1       -0.3        1.1        1       None

Winter Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 14.9 ft, Moderate 17.9 ft, Major 20.9 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.6 ft, Moderate 6.6 ft, Major 9.6 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/02 PM    10.3       -1.0        0.9        1       None    
 14/02 AM    11.4        0.1        0.9        1       None    
 14/02 PM    10.4       -0.9        1.0        1       None    
 15/02 AM    11.4        0.1        1.0        1       None    
 15/03 PM    10.6       -0.7        1.1        1       None

Blueberry Hill
MLLW Categories - Minor 19.4 ft, Moderate 22.4 ft, Major 25.4 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 8.1 ft, Moderate 11.1 ft, Major 14.1 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/02 PM    10.4       -0.9        0.9        2       None    
 14/02 AM    11.6        0.3        0.8       2-3      None    
 14/02 PM    10.5       -0.8        1.0        2       None    
 15/02 AM    11.6        0.3        0.9       2-3      None    
 15/03 PM    10.7       -0.6        1.1        2       None

Eastport
MLLW Categories - Minor 23.0 ft, Moderate 24.0 ft, Major 25.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.7 ft, Moderate 4.7 ft, Major 5.7 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/02 PM    18.5       -0.8        1.1        1       None    
 14/02 AM    19.5        0.2        0.9        1       None    
 14/03 PM    18.6       -0.7        1.2        1       None    
 15/03 AM    19.6        0.3        1.1        1       None    
 15/03 PM    18.7       -0.6        1.2        1       None

Machias
MLLW Categories - Minor 16.9 ft, Moderate 18.0 ft, Major 20.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.1 ft, Moderate 4.2 ft, Major 6.2 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/02 PM    13.1       -0.7        1.0        1       None    
 14/02 AM    13.8        0.0        0.9       1-2      None    
 14/03 PM    13.2       -0.6        1.1        1       None    
 15/03 AM    14.0        0.2        1.1        1       None    
 15/03 PM    13.3       -0.5        1.2        1       None

Roque Bluffs State Park
MLLW Categories - Minor 18.9 ft, Moderate 21.9 ft, Major 24.9 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 7.6 ft, Moderate 10.6 ft, Major 13.6 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/02 PM    12.4        1.1        1.0        2       None    
 14/02 AM    13.2        1.9        0.9        2       None    
 14/02 PM    12.5        1.2        1.1       1-2      None    
 15/03 AM    13.2        1.9        1.0        2       None    
 15/03 PM    12.6        1.3        1.1        1       None

Cutler Farris Wharf
MLLW Categories - Minor 18.0 ft, Moderate 19.0 ft, Major 21.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.9 ft, Moderate 4.9 ft, Major 6.9 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/02 PM    14.0       -0.1        1.0        2       None    
 14/02 AM    15.1        1.0        0.9        2       None    
 14/02 PM    14.0       -0.1        1.0        2       None    
 15/03 AM    15.2        1.1        1.0        2       None    
 15/03 PM    14.2        0.1        1.1        2       None

&&

$$
909 
WHUS41 KCAR 131946 CCA
CFWCAR

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Caribou ME
346 PM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021

MEZ029-030-140000-
/O.COR.KCAR.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210614T0000Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
346 PM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Please check with state and local authorities regarding 
  guidelines for allowed activities. The warm air temperatures 
  in the mid 70s may cause people to underestimate the dangers 
  of the cold water temperatures which are currently in the 
  lower 50s.

* WHERE...Coastal Washington and Coastal Hancock Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...The cold water temperatures can quickly cause 
  hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water 
  temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person 
  could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to 
  accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on boats or paddlecraft should 
  use extreme caution to avoid this threat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Beach Hazards Statement is issued on days when a significant
number of boats and paddlecraft are expected to be out on the
water and when warm air temperatures may cause people to
underestimate the danger of the cold water. Paddle smart from the
start. Always wear your lifejacket. Be aware of wind conditions,
tides and localized currents.

&&


$$

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Sources

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