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Storm Warning 2, NWS Portland, OR

January 12, 2021

NWS Portland, OR issued this storm warning at Jan 12, 2021, 1:50 AM PST. It was in force for 22 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Jan 12, 2021, 1:50 AM PST (09:50 UTC)
Expired: Jan 13, 2021, 12:00 AM PST
In force: 22 hr
Issued by: NWS Portland, OR

The text

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506 
WHUS76 KPQR 120950
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
150 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

PZZ250-122300-
/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SR.W.0002.210112T0950Z-210113T0800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
150 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas
  20 to 25 feet at 19 seconds. There will likely be a temporarily
  lull in the winds during the mid morning to early afternoon
  hours. 

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head 
  OR out 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ255-275-122300-
/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SR.W.0002.210112T0950Z-210113T0800Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
150 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...


* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas
  20 to 25 feet at 19 seconds. There will likely be a temporarily
  lull in the winds during the mid morning to early afternoon
  hours. 

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 
  NM and Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ270-122300-
/O.EXT.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-
150 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...


* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas
  20 to 25 feet at 19 seconds. There will likely be a temporarily
  lull in the winds during the mid morning to early afternoon
  hours. 

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 
  10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ210-122300-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0600Z/
Columbia River Bar-
150 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...


* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.


  - GENERAL SEAS...16 to 18 ft through early Wednesday. 

  - FIRST EBB...Around 4 AM Tuesday. Seas 18 to 20 ft with 
    breakers likely. 

  - SECOND EBB...Very strong. Around 415 PM Tuesday. Seas 20 to 
    22 ft with breakers. 

  - THIRD EBB...Around 445 AM Wednesday. Seas 18 to 20 ft with
    breakers. 


* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland

4 follow-up statements

009 
WHUS76 KPQR 120957
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
157 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

PZZ270-122300-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-
157 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...


* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  20 to 25 feet at 19 seconds. There will likely be a temporarily 
  lull in the winds during the mid morning to early afternoon 
  hours.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 
  10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ250-255-275-122300-
/O.CON.KPQR.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210113T0800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
157 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...


* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  20 to 25 feet at 19 seconds. There will likely be a 
  temporarily lull in the winds during the mid morning to early 
  afternoon hours.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head 
  OR out 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ210-122300-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0600Z/
Columbia River Bar-
157 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.


  - GENERAL SEAS...16 to 18 ft through early Wednesday. 

  - FIRST EBB...Around 4 AM Tuesday. Seas 18 to 20 ft with 
    breakers likely. 

  - SECOND EBB...Very strong. Around 415 PM Tuesday. Seas 20 to 
    22 ft with breakers. 

  - THIRD EBB...Around 445 AM Wednesday. Seas 18 to 20 ft with 
    breakers. 



* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland

281 
WHUS76 KPQR 122226
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
226 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

PZZ250-130600-
/O.CAN.KPQR.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210113T0800Z/
/O.EXA.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
226 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  20 to 25 feet at 18 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head 
  OR out 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ275-130600-
/O.CAN.KPQR.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210113T0800Z/
/O.EXA.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0600Z/
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
226 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 20 to 24 feet at 18 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ255-130600-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210113T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
226 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas
  22 to 25 feet at 18 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ270-130600-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-
226 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 19 to 22 feet at 18 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 
  10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ210-131130-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210114T0200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
226 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...14 to 16 ft Tuesday night subsiding to 12 ft 
    Wed. 

  - FIRST EBB...Very strong. Around 415 PM Tuesday. Seas to 20 ft
    with breakers. 

  - SECOND EBB...Around 445 AM Wednesday. Seas to 18 ft with 
    breakers possible. 

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland

255 
WHUS76 KPQR 130559
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
959 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

PZZ250-130800-
/O.EXT.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
959 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds veering west 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35
  kt and seas 17 to 22 feet at 17 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head 
  OR out 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ270-275-130800-
/O.EXT.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0800Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
959 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds becoming west 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 19 to 21 feet at 16 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 
  10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 
  10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ255-130800-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210113T0800Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
959 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 20 to 22 feet at 16 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ210-131900-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210114T0200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
959 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...14 to 16 ft Tue night subsiding to 12 ft 
    Wed. 

  - FIRST EBB...Around 5 PM Wed. Seas to 17 ft with breakers
    likely. 

  - SECOND EBB...Around 445 AM Wed. Seas to 18 ft with breakers
    possible.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland

827 
WHUS76 KPQR 130804
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1204 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

PZZ270-275-132115-
/O.EXP.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0006.210113T0804Z-210114T1800Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
1204 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts around 30 kt and
  briefly up to 35 kt north of Tillamook Head. Seas 14 to 19 feet
  at 16 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 
  10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 
  10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will ease close to daybreak
  Wednesday, however seas will slowly ease and remain above 10 
  feet through Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ250-132115-
/O.EXP.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KPQR.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210114T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
1204 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet at 16 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head 
  OR out 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will ease close to daybreak
  Wednesday, however seas will slowly ease and remain above 10 
  feet through Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ255-132115-
/O.EXP.KPQR.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210113T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KPQR.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210114T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
1204 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 feet at 16 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will ease close to daybreak
  Wednesday, however seas will slowly ease and remain above 10 
  feet through Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ210-132115-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210114T0200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
1204 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...14 to 16 ft Tue night subsiding to 12 ft 
    Wed. 

  - FIRST EBB...Around 5 PM Wed. Seas to 17 ft with breakers 
    likely. 

  - SECOND EBB...Around 445 AM Wed. Seas to 18 ft with breakers
    possible. 

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland

The office that day

Everything else NWS Portland, OR issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 11, 9:00 PM PST	High Surf Advisory	PQR		24 hr
Jan 12, 2:34 AM PST	High Wind Warning	PQR		21 hr
Jan 12, 6:41 AM PST	River Flood Warning	PQR	Tillamook	36 hr
Jan 12, 7:54 AM PST	Areal Flood Advisory	PQR	Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Hood River, Lane and 7 more	13 hr
Jan 12, 8:58 AM PST	River Flood Warning	PQR	Clatsop, Tillamook	40 hr
Jan 12, 3:02 PM PST	River Flood Warning	PQR	Lincoln	27 hr
Jan 12, 3:02 PM PST	River Flood Warning	PQR	Lane	30 hr
Jan 12, 3:02 PM PST	River Flood Warning	PQR	Clackamas	31 hr
Jan 12, 3:02 PM PST	River Flood Warning	PQR	Benton, Polk	61 hr
Jan 12, 3:02 PM PST	River Flood Warning	PQR	Benton	37 hr
Jan 12, 3:02 PM PST	River Flood Warning	PQR	Washington	38 hr
Jan 12, 3:44 AM PST	River Flood Warning	PQR	Wahkiakum	41 hr
Jan 12, 6:41 AM PST	River Flood Warning	PQR	Pacific, Wahkiakum	10 hr
Jan 12, 9:36 AM PST	Areal Flood Advisory	PQR	Pacific	11 hr
Jan 12, 3:02 PM PST	River Flood Warning	PQR	Cowlitz	27 hr

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Sources

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