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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
828 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

PAZ043-044-047-048-072-290130-
/O.CON.KBGM.CW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260128T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBGM.CW.Y.0004.260129T0400Z-260129T1400Z/
Wyoming-Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-Southern Wayne-
Including the cities of Tunkhannock, Scranton, Hazleton,
Honesdale, Milford, and Wilkes-Barre
828 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
  as low as 13 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very
  cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected.

* WHERE...Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Southern Wayne, and Wyoming
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this
  morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 11 PM this
  evening to 9 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
  result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
112 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

NJZ001-007>010-012-015-PAZ060>062-101>106-282200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.CW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260129T1500Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Mercer-Berks-
Lehigh-Northampton-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western
Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Honey Brook, West Chester, Pottstown,
Morristown, Washington, Oxford, Doylestown, New Brunswick,
Bethlehem, Perkasie, Kennett Square, Newton, Collegeville,
Trenton, Somerville, Norristown, Easton, Reading, Chalfont,
Lansdale, Allentown, Flemington, and Morrisville
112 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest New Jersey
  and east central and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
  result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
  exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
112 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

DEZ001>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ013-014-016>027-PAZ070-071-282200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.CW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260129T1500Z/
New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen
Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Salem-
Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-
Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Including the cities of Denton, Glassboro, Mount Holly,
Centreville, Pennsville, Georgetown, Jackson, Wilmington, Dover,
Rehoboth Beach, Freehold, Atlantic City, Media, Long Beach
Island, Sandy Hook, Millville, Camden, Cherry Hill, Wharton State
Forest, Ocean City, Easton, Hammonton, Philadelphia, Chestertown,
Moorestown, and Cape May Court House
112 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 8 below.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware,
  northeast Maryland, central and southern New Jersey, and southeast
  Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
  result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
  hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
  temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.


&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1142 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

NJZ006-105>108-281500-
/O.CON.KOKX.CW.Y.0002.260128T0500Z-260128T1500Z/
Hudson-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-
1142 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Essex, Eastern Union, Hudson, Western Essex, and
  Western Union Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1142 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

NYZ072>075-176-178-281500-
/O.CON.KOKX.CW.Y.0002.260128T0500Z-260128T1500Z/
New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings
(Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-Southern Queens-
1142 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected.

* WHERE...Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northern
  Queens, Richmond (Staten Island), and Southern Queens Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1142 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

NYZ177-179-281500-
/O.CON.KOKX.CW.Y.0002.260128T0500Z-260128T1500Z/
Northern Nassau-Southern Nassau-
1142 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected.

* WHERE...Northern Nassau and Southern Nassau Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/nyc

JE


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
601 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

ANZ350-353-355-281800-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260128T1800Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
601 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  seas 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
455 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

ANZ450>455-281500-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260128T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260128T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
455 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Freezing
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1227 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

ANZ256-281830-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260128T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260128T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260128T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1227 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing
  spray.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard
  extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 1 PM EST
  this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous
  to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.

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

&&

$$


Freezing Spray Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
455 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

ANZ450>455-281500-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260128T1500Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260128T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
455 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft. For the Freezing
  Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1227 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

ANZ232>235-237-281800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260128T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBOX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260128T1200Z/
Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-
Block Island Sound-
1227 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation
  of freezing spray. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15
  to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet.

* 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...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EST this
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous
  to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1227 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

ANZ256-281830-
/O.CAN.KBOX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260128T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260128T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.UP.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260128T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out
to 20 nm South of Block Island-
1227 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet. For the
  Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing
  spray.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard
  extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
  afternoon. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 1 PM EST
  this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
  Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
  inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
  result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous
  to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.

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

&&

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
835 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

NYZ015>017-023>025-037-044>046-055>057-062-291345-
Yates-Seneca-Southern Cayuga-Schuyler-Chemung-Tompkins-
Southern Oneida-Cortland-Chenango-Otsego-Tioga-Broome-Delaware-
Sullivan-
835 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Another cold night with wind chills from -5F to -15F degrees across
the region. Limit your time outside and if you must venture out,
dress warmly and cover exposed skin.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Arctic blast will bring very cold temperatures and wind chills to
the region through Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. Please relay
any information about severe weather to the NWS.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
835 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

PAZ038>040-043-044-047-048-072-291345-
Bradford-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-Wyoming-Lackawanna-Luzerne-Pike-
Southern Wayne-
835 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
EST THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Cold Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Cold Weather Advisory.

Arctic blast will bring very cold temperatures and wind chills to
the region through Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. Please relay
any information about severe weather to the NWS.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
614 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

CTZ007-008-010>012-NYZ078>081-291115-
Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Southern New Haven-
Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-Northwest Suffolk-
Northeast Suffolk-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
614 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut and
southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

A coastal storm will develop off the SE coast and may come close
enough to bring a significant snowfall to eastern portions of the
region during the second half of the weekend.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
614 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

NJZ006-105>108-NYZ072>075-176>179-291115-
Hudson-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-
New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)-
Northern Queens-Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
614 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast New Jersey and
southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Cold Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather that
would meet NWS warning criteria.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

$$

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NOAA National Weather Service
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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