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Storm Warning 4, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this storm warning at Feb 16, 2022, 2:36 PM EST. It took effect at Feb 17, 2022, 11:00 PM EST. It was in force for 10 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
- Feb 16, 2022, 2:36 PM EST (19:36 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 17, 2022, 11:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 18, 2022, 9:06 AM EST
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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008 WHUS71 KBOX 161936 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 236 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022 ANZ231-251-170845- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-220217T0800Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 236 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 11 PM Thursday to 9 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ ANZ250-254-170845- /O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-220218T0000Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1600Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- 236 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 11 AM EST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 11 PM Thursday to 11 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ230-236-170845- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-220217T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 236 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 11 PM Thursday to 9 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ ANZ232>235-237-170845- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-220217T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound- Block Island Sound- 236 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...From 11 PM Thursday to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ255-256-170845- /O.CAN.KBOX.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-220217T1200Z/ /O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1600Z/ Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 236 PM EST Wed Feb 16 2022 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THURSDAY TO 11 AM EST FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From 11 PM Thursday to 11 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ Frank
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327 WHUS71 KBOX 170757 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 257 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 ANZ230-236-172100- /O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 257 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas around 3 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ231>235-237-251-172100- /O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 257 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ ANZ250-254>256-172100- /O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1600Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 257 AM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
995 WHUS71 KBOX 172051 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 351 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 ANZ230-236-181000- /O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 351 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$ ANZ231>235-237-251-181000- /O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1400Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 351 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ250-254>256-181000- /O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.220218T0400Z-220218T1600Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 351 PM EST Thu Feb 17 2022 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday. * 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. && $$
685 WHUS71 KBOX 180820 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 320 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022 ANZ230-236-181400- /O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T1400Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 320 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ231>235-237-251-181400- /O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T1400Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 320 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * 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. && $$ ANZ250-254>256-181600- /O.CON.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T1600Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 320 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022 ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
839 WHUS71 KBOX 181406 MWWBOX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 906 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022 ANZ250-254-182100- /O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.220218T1406Z-220218T2100Z/ Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm- 906 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. && $$ ANZ255-256-182100- /O.CAN.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.220218T1406Z-220218T2100Z/ Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 906 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ232>234-182100- /O.EXP.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.220218T1406Z-220218T2100Z/ Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 906 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. && $$ ANZ230-236-182100- /O.EXP.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.220218T1406Z-220218T2100Z/ Boston Harbor-Narragansett Bay- 906 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 1 to 3 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ231-251-182100- /O.EXP.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.220218T1406Z-220218T2100Z/ Cape Cod Bay-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 906 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. && $$ ANZ235-237-182100- /O.EXP.KBOX.SR.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220218T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0013.220218T1406Z-220218T2100Z/ Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- 906 AM EST Fri Feb 18 2022 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2:44 PM EST | High Wind Warning | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 3 more | 42 hr |
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