Extreme Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1244 PM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
MSZ001>006-008-009-012>017-021>024-TNZ001>004-019>022-048>055-
088>092-160630-
/O.CON.KMEG.XH.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260817T0100Z/
DeSoto-Marshall-Benton MS-Tippah-Alcorn-Tishomingo-Tate-Prentiss-
Panola-Lafayette-Union-Pontotoc-Lee MS-Itawamba-Yalobusha-Calhoun-
Chickasaw-Monroe-Lake-Obion-Weakley-Henry-Dyer-Gibson-Carroll-
Benton TN-Lauderdale-Tipton-Haywood-Crockett-Madison-Chester-
Henderson-Decatur-Shelby-Fayette-Hardeman-McNairy-Hardin-
Including the cities of Union City, Collierville, Memphis, Houston,
Tiptonville, Booneville, Tupelo, Bolivar, Covington, Aberdeen,
Dresden, Water Valley, Senatobia, Iuka, Oakland, Humboldt, Camden,
Batesville, Coffeeville, Martin, Henderson, Southaven, Somerville,
Paris, Savannah, Bartlett, Ashland, Olive Branch, New Albany,
Dyersburg, Alamo, Fulton, Calhoun City, Selmer, Germantown, Amory,
Jackson, Huntingdon, Milan, Brownsville, Holly Springs, Millington,
Ripley TN, Ripley MS, Corinth, Decaturville, Pontotoc, Okolona,
Parsons, Bruce, Oxford, and Lexington
1244 PM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 110
degrees or greater.
* WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you
can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the
heat.
&&
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JAB
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Nashville TN
1130 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
TNZ005>008-023>030-056>064-075-093>095-160600-
/O.CON.KOHX.XH.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260817T0000Z/
Stewart-Montgomery-Robertson-Sumner-Houston-Humphreys-Dickson-
Cheatham-Davidson-Wilson-Trousdale-Smith-Perry-Hickman-Lewis-
Williamson-Maury-Marshall-Rutherford-Cannon-De Kalb-Bedford-Wayne-
Lawrence-Giles-
Including the cities of Brentwood, Waverly, Hohenwald, Columbia,
Lebanon, Carthage, Lawrenceburg, Centerville, Gallatin, Woodbury,
Gordonsville, Smyrna, Ashland City, Dickson, Clarksville,
Springfield, La Vergne, Lobelville, Kingston Springs, Hendersonville,
Hartsville, Franklin, Dover, Linden, Mount Juliet, Smithville,
Waynesboro, Goodlettsville, New Johnsonville, Shelbyville, Clifton,
Tennessee Ridge, Nashville, Murfreesboro, McEwen, Erin, South
Carthage, Pulaski, and Lewisburg
1130 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112.
* WHERE...A portion of Middle Tennessee.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
&&
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Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Nashville TN
1130 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
TNZ009>011-031>034-065-066-077>080-160600-
/O.CON.KOHX.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260817T0000Z/
Macon-Clay-Pickett-Jackson-Putnam-Overton-Fentress-White-Cumberland-
Coffee-Warren-Grundy-Van Buren-
Including the cities of Celina, Tullahoma, Manchester, Coalmont,
Gainesboro, Livingston, Jamestown, Altamont, Byrdstown, Cookeville,
McMinnville, Spencer, Sparta, Allardt, Crossville, and Lafayette
1130 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106.
* WHERE...A portion of Middle Tennessee.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
&&
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Unger
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1025 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
ALZ011>015-017>050-160700-
/O.EXT.KBMX.HT.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260818T0200Z/
Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-
Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-Talladega-
Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa-
Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-
Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Moundville, Jasper, Union Springs, Anniston,
Fort Deposit, Carrollton, Phenix City, Hamilton, Double Springs,
Alabaster, Sylacauga, Hayneville, Demopolis, Vernon, Talladega,
Valley, Lanett, Pell City, Heflin, Marion, Opelika, Oneonta,
Dadeville, Montgomery, Greensboro, Tuskegee, Livingston, Eutaw,
Roanoke, Centreville, Prattville, Sulligent, Ashland, Rockford,
Tallassee, Fayette, Clanton, Troy, Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Wetumpka,
Hoover, Moody, Lafayette, Alexander City, Auburn, Columbiana, Linden,
Eufaula, Centre, Gadsden, Pelham, and Selma
1025 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...All of Central Alabama.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and
drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
&&
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08
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Morristown TN
827 AM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026
TNZ081>085-098>101-160700-
/O.CON.KMRX.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260817T0000Z/
Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-Meigs-McMinn-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley-
WestPolk-
Including the cities of Cagle, Grandview, Evensville, Palio, Dunlap,
Archville, Lookout Mountain, South Pittsburg, Benton, Cleveland,
Parksville, Mount Crest, Spring City, Clear Water, Tasso, Lone Oak,
Pikeville, Cartwright, Dentville, Signal Mountain, Brayton, Powells
Crossroads, Reliance, Athens,
Conasauga, Jasper, Melvine, Haletown (Guild), Monteagle, Old
Washington, Old Cumberland, Chattanooga, Etowah, Dayton, Martin
Springs, Whitwell, and Big Spring
827 AM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026 /727 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026/
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values exceeding 105 will be common in the
afternoon.
* WHERE...Bledsoe, Bradley, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Rhea,
Sequatchie, and West Polk Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
&&
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DGS
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
655 AM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026
GAZ001>005-011-012-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-170000-
/O.CON.KFFC.HT.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260817T0000Z/
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Chattooga-Gordon-Floyd-Bartow-
Cherokee-Forsyth-Hall-Banks-Jackson-Madison-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-
North Fulton-Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Wilkes-
Haralson-Carroll-Douglas-South Fulton-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-Newton-
Morgan-Greene-Taliaferro-Heard-Coweta-Fayette-Clayton-Spalding-Henry-
Butts-Jasper-Putnam-Hancock-Warren-Troup-Meriwether-Pike-Upson-Lamar-
Monroe-Jones-Baldwin-Washington-Glascock-Jefferson-Harris-Talbot-
Taylor-Crawford-Bibb-Twiggs-Wilkinson-Johnson-Emanuel-Muscogee-
Chattahoochee-Marion-Schley-Macon-Peach-Houston-Bleckley-Laurens-
Treutlen-Stewart-Webster-Sumter-Dooly-Crisp-Pulaski-Wilcox-Dodge-
Telfair-Wheeler-Montgomery-Toombs-
Including the cities of Cordele, Homer, Comer, Covington, LaFayette,
Wrightsville, Eastman, Buena Vista, Gray, Franklin, Butler,
Chatsworth, Columbus, Winder, Rome, Toomsboro, Cochran, Calhoun,
Swainsboro, Monroe, Bremen, Talbotton, Warrenton, Jeffersonville,
Madison, Preston, Conyers, Alamo, Newnan, Jackson, Milledgeville,
Louisville, Dublin, Manchester, Mcrae, Riverdale, Athens,
Hawkinsville, Zebulon, Warner Robins, Woodstock, Atlanta, Dallas,
Peachtree City, Forsyth, Fort Oglethorpe, Gainesville, Decatur, Fort
Benning, Carrollton, Crawford, Cumming, Greensboro, Ellaville,
Griffin, Stockbridge, Mount Vernon, West Point, Douglasville,
Lawrenceville, East Point, Summerville, Cedartown, Americus,
Abbeville, Lumpkin, Barnesville, Montezuma, Vienna, Dalton, Vidalia,
Fort Valley, Watkinsville, Monticello, Pine Mountain, Roberts,
Commerce, Thomaston, Trenton, Sandersville, Gibson, Cartersville,
Macon, Soperton, Sparta, Marietta, Washington, Crawfordville, and
Eatonton
655 AM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses. Overnight temperatures and humidity will remain
elevated, providing little relief for vulnerable populations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest heat index values will occur from late
morning through late afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
453 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
ALZ001>010-016-TNZ076-096-097-161300-
/O.CON.KHUN.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260818T0000Z/
Lauderdale-Colbert-Franklin AL-Lawrence-Limestone-Madison-Morgan-
Marshall-Jackson-DeKalb-Cullman-Moore-Lincoln-Franklin TN-
Including the cities of Estill Springs, Athens, Sewanee, Muscle
Shoals, Huntsville, Fort Payne, Scottsboro, Lynchburg, Sheffield,
Guntersville, Decatur, Florence, Boaz, Red Bay, Winchester,
Russellville, Tuscumbia, Rainsville, Moulton, Fayetteville, Cowan,
Cullman, Town Creek, Decherd, Arab, and Albertville
453 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Alabama
and southern middle Tennessee.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
&&
$$
RSB
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
341 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074-
151900-
/O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260818T0100Z/
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-
Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Bolivar-
Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-
Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston-Noxubee-
Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Warren-Hinds-
Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-
Clarke-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-
Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
Including the cities of Magee, Cleveland, West Ferriday, Grenada,
Lake Providence, Scooba, Roxie, Pearl River, Purvis, Bastrop, De
Kalb, Pickens, Bude, Meridian, Stonewall, Raleigh, Starkville, West
Point, Mayersville, Newellton, Port Gibson, Newton, Greenville,
Wesson, Prentiss, Fayette, Macon, Anguilla, Mount Olive, Delhi,
Rayville, Ridgeland, Lumberton, Belzoni, New Hebron, Hattiesburg,
Tchula, Brandon, Lake Village, Winona, Mathiston, Rolling Fork, North
Crossett, Weir, Vidalia, Heidelberg, Canton, West Hattiesburg, Pearl,
Brookhaven, Epps, Carrollton, Ackerman, Richland, Union, Hamburg, Bay
Springs, Oak Grove, Bassfield, Madison, Jonesville, Taylorsville,
Hazlehurst, Columbia, Eudora, Dermott, Shubuta, Greenwood,
Louisville, Meadville, Morton, Waterproof, North Carrollton, Eupora,
West Crossett, Durant, Vaiden, Vicksburg, Crossett, Mendenhall,
Collins, Kosciusko, Harrisonburg, Quitman, Brooksville, Winnsboro,
Yazoo City, Monticello, Conehatta, Ferriday, Forest, Natchez, Crystal
Springs, Goodman, Tallulah, Isola, Carthage,
Jackson, Indianola, Lexington, Philadelphia, Columbus, St.
Joseph, Decatur, Laurel, and Ruleville
341 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 degrees.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south Mississippi, southeast
Arkansas, and northeast Louisiana.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...High temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
related illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures at night will not bring much
relief as they struggle to fall below 80 in some cases. The threat
for dangerous heat will continue into next week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
&&
$$
CR
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Morristown TN
203 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026
NCZ060-061-TNZ012>018-035>047-067>074-081>087-098>102-VAZ001-002-
005-006-008-161800-
Cherokee-Clay-Scott TN-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-
Sullivan-Johnson-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-Hamblen-
Northwest Cocke-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Northwest Greene-
Southeast Greene-Washington TN-Unicoi-Northwest Carter-
Southeast Carter-Roane-Loudon-Knox-Jefferson-Northwest Blount-
Blount Smoky Mountains-North Sevier-Sevier Smoky Mountains-
Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-Meigs-McMinn-Northwest Monroe-
Southeast Monroe-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley-West Polk-East Polk-Lee-
Wise-Scott VA-Russell-Washington VA-
203 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026 /103 PM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest North
Carolina...east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms can be expected this afternoon
with the highest coverage over northern and eastern areas. A few
storms may become strong to severe with damaging winds the primary
threat. Very heavy rainfall will also be possible which may lead
to localized flooding.
Very hot conditions can be expected especially over portions of
southeast in the central and southern Tennessee Valley this
afternoon, including Knoxville and Chattanooga. A Heat Advisory
is in effect.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
Dangerous heat will continue Sunday and Monday afternoons,
especially across the central and southern Tennessee Valley.
Organized storms are expected near a cold front on Monday
afternoon and evening. These storms may have the potential to
produce damaging wind gusts across much of East Tennessee.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Any reports of thunderstorm wind damage or flooding are
appreciated.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1148 AM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026
GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-161600-
Baldwin-Banks-Barrow-Bartow-Bibb-Bleckley-Butts-Carroll-Catoosa-
Chattahoochee-Chattooga-Cherokee-Clarke-Clayton-Cobb-Coweta-
Crawford-Crisp-Dade-Dawson-DeKalb-Dodge-Dooly-Douglas-Emanuel-
Fannin-Fayette-Floyd-Forsyth-Gilmer-Glascock-Gordon-Greene-
Gwinnett-Hall-Hancock-Haralson-Harris-Heard-Henry-Houston-Jackson-
Jasper-Jefferson-Johnson-Jones-Lamar-Laurens-Lumpkin-Macon-
Madison-Marion-Meriwether-Monroe-Montgomery-Morgan-Murray-
Muscogee-Newton-North Fulton-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Paulding-Peach-
Pickens-Pike-Polk-Pulaski-Putnam-Rockdale-Schley-South Fulton-
Spalding-Stewart-Sumter-Talbot-Taliaferro-Taylor-Telfair-Toombs-
Towns-Treutlen-Troup-Twiggs-Union-Upson-Walker-Walton-Warren-
Washington-Webster-Wheeler-White-Whitfield-Wilcox-Wilkes-
Wilkinson-
1148 AM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight...
A Heat Advisory remains in effect for much of north and central
Georgia through tonight as both temperatures and humidity will
remain elevated. Please exercise caution if outdoors and check on
vulnerable neighbors.
Isolated to scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms will be
possible today. A few storms may be severe. The primary threat
will be damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and heavy rain.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday...
Hot and humid conditions will persist through the weekend, with
heat indices in the triple digits each day. The Heat Advisory
continues through 8pm Saturday.
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected each
afternoon through the weekend into next week. Locally heavy
rainfall and gusty winds will be primary storm threats.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not requested but spotters are encouraged
to submit reports of severe weather through the web by going to
weather.gov/atlanta.
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