The year comes to an end with a mean temperature of 70.3 degrees in downtown Charleston, making it the warmest year on record at that location. An earthquake with an intensity of VI on the Modified Mercalli scale occurs near Savannah, centered near Tybee Island. Downtown Charleston receives 5.46 inches of rain on this date. He was the first to discover that bodies radiate and absorb energy at the same wavelength. It was a cold morning across many areas, with readings as low as 14 at Harleyville, Jamestown and Round O in South Carolina. Bean as the official outfitter of the Observatory. Multicell thunderstorms developed within an unsatble and sheared environment with a nearby stationary front. A hurricane makes landfall near the border of South Carolina and Georgia. Meanwhile, an F1 tornado briefly touches down in the southeast part of Candler County, GA near the Canoochee River. It was known as the Great Freeze, and refers to the extreme cold that destroyed much of the citrus crop. The largest snowflakes in the world are reported at Fort Keogh, Montana; 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. Lowest temperature ever recorded: -48F at Mazama and Winthrop on 30 December 1968. Washington Observatory. The year ends with the most days of 32 degrees or colder in downtown Charleston, with 30 such occurrences throughout the year. An F2 tornado touches down about 4 miles west of Hilltonia, in Screven County, GA. About twenty-five trees were snapped off and a 1000 poundcapacity grain bin, tied down with 2 1/4 foot steel stakes, was moved about 200 yards. Also, another severe storm caused hail up to 2 inches in diameter near McIntosh in Liberty County, GA. Today is the median last freeze date for Yemassee, SC and Millen, GA. Strong offshore winds resulted in blow-out tides along coastal areas. That person was taken to the hospital, and later was reported as stable and most likely released from the hospital. Local Forecasts Deep low pressure associated with the "Storm of the Century" produced strong wind across the local area. This late season cold snap produced widespread frost and freezing temperatures across much of South Carolina and Georgia. 43.18 N . The National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center (SPC) had the region highlighted with an Enhanced Risk in the Convective Outlook, which included a rare threat for strong tornadoes. [51][52][53] In 2014 EVSR created by Entropy Racing was the first electric car to compete at Mt. The summit of Mount Washington broke a record Saturday.The temperature hit 62 degrees, setting a new daily record high. One lane of the highway is closed in various sections, 2 cars get stuck in the high water, and several properties on Tybee Island are also flooded. Today is the last day of a stretch of 5 straight days where the temperature hit 100 degrees or greater in the Savannah area; it's longest streak on record. Meanwhile locally, it was an unusually hot day with readings over 90 in many areas. He was an English physicist who discovered the phenomenon that became known as Rayleigh Scattering, answering the question as to why the sky is blue. Today is the median first freeze date for Hampton, SC. [54], Due to its status as the highest elevation in the northeast United States, the top of the mountain is a popular site for stations that require transmission ranges over a broad territory, but which operate on frequencies that are generally limited to line-of-sight coverage. Dust from the Great Plains reached into the local region, with visibilities reduced to near 4 or 5 miles in the Charleston and Savannah areas. The so-called "Ides of March" Tornado Outbreak occurs. The lifeguards on Tybee Island reported around 15 rip currents that were stationary and of moderate strength throughout the morning. It produced 5 tornadoes, 6-8 inches of rain, heavy beach erosion and $10 million damage. A near epic type of flooding rain event occurred in parts of the area mainly near and east of I-95. The morning low temperature of 50 degrees at the Charleston airport in the coldest for the month of June. An airplane pilot reports a few waterspouts over the Atlantic waters about 20 miles southeast of Savannah. For 43 straight days the mercury topped out higher than 90 degrees at that location. [11], Little occurred on the summit itself until the mid-19th century, when it was developed into one of the first tourist destinations in the nation, with construction of more bridle paths and two hotels. A strong coastal low pressure system impacts the area, and produces a significant rain event, moderate to major coastal flooding and strong winds near 60 mph along parts of the Charleston County coast. [64] This station relocated its transmitter away from the mountain in 2002, due to concerns that a mandated switch from analog to digital transmissions would result in insufficient coverage if the transmitter remained at the mountaintop.[65]. Now, imagine that the wind is traveling over 200 miles per hour, knocking you to the floor as your door flies open. An F1 tornado travels about 1/2 mile and causes minor damage near St. George in Dorchester County. ), The first regular meteorological observations on Mount Washington were conducted by the U.S. Signal Service, a precursor of the National Weather Service, from 1870 to 1892. The original Armstrong tower still stands today. The temperature at the airport in Savannah fell to 33 degrees. Several streets in downtown Charleston area closed for hours due to the flooding. Damages as a result were estimated between 1.5 and 2 million dollars. Enhanced National Radar The temperature drops to 28 degrees at the Savannah airport, its coldest in recorded history during the month of October. The previous record high was 61 degrees and was set in 2009.Observers are . A waterspout is sighted about 2 miles off the coast of Isle of Palms. The Savannah River at Burtons Ferry reaches 24.91 feet, its third highest recorded level. Dense fog closes the Charleston Harbor during the morning, with visibilities under 1/4 nm there and across the coastal waters of southern SC and southeast GA out near 20 nm off the coast. Schiller Park, IL (60176) 9 F Mostly Cloudy. This occurred in July 2001. There were several dozens of reports of severe weather as a result. Winds gusted to as high as 49 at Fort Johnson, 47 in Charleston Harbor and 43 mph at the Savannah airport. A small 1.94 earthquake occurred late in the day north of Middleton Place, near the intersection of Wescott Blvd and Dorchester Road. An F1 tornado struck a farm near Reidsville, demolishing one building and doing extensive damage to others. The eye of Dorian passed directly over the Edisto Buoy (Buoy 41004) with a peak wind of 86 knots. The Charleston Harbor was closed for several hours as a result. Severe thunderstorms impacted many areas of SC and GA, generating 4 confirmed tornadoes. Today marks the passing of June Bacon-Bercey, who worked for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Weather Service and the Atomic Energy Commission. No one was hurt. Today marks the last of 3 straight days on Tybee Island where there were a total of approximately 52 rip currents. The Savannah River near Clyo reaches 29.70 feet, the highest in recorded history. The tornado length was 10 miles and the average width was 100 yards. Washington Auto Road record", "EVSR Returns to the Scene of the Climb (Mt. The temperature of 98 in downtown Charleston is not only a record for the date, but also the hottest so early in the year for that location. Two people were caught in a large and strong rip current at 15th Street on Tybee Island. The mountain is notorious for its erratic weather. Today marks the median first freeze date for Brooklet, GA. A major coastal storm brings as much as 1 to 2 inches of snow across inland southern South Carolina and southeast Georgia. Rivers and Lakes. Other F0 tornadoes that day were reported in Laurel Bay in Beaufort County, near Awendaw and in Lincolnville of Charleston County, and in Cross of Berkeley County. Arctic air penetrates across the entire area, with sub-freezing temperatures even to the coast. A small M2.4 earthquake occurs near Jamestown, SC. For the second day in a row there are sightings of waterspouts; this time they are seen around 10 or 11 miles east of Tybee Island, GA. Excessive heat impacted many parts of southern South Carolina and southeast Georgia, with maximum heat indices of 114-121 degrees. Images will be provided for severe storms as frequently as every 30 seconds, contributing to more accurate and reliable weather forecasts and severe weather outlooks. CNL officials said they were directing their efforts only against hotels and not the numerous businesses in the area that use the name. In Chatham County on Wilmington Island a boat house and four boats are severely damaged by a severe storm. Monthly precipitation has ranged from 0.75in (19.1mm) in October 1947 to 28.70in (729.0mm) in October 2005. Both were taken to the hospital and later released. Temperature and humidity readings have been collected using a sling psychrometer, a simple device containing two mercury thermometers. 1958 saw the construction of WMTW-FM 94.9MHz (now WHOM). NOAAs first Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Torrential rains impacted the Charleston metro area, with as much as 7.50 inches on Daniel Island and at West Ashley. [43], There are many differences between climbing Mount Washington in summer and climbing it in winter. The mountain is in several unincorporated townships, with the summit in the township of Sargent's Purchase. The Mount Washington station was the first of its kind in the world, setting an example followed in many other countries.[1]. He correctly theorized that the winds in the storm system must have been rotating around a center. The temperature at Summerville, South Carolina reaches 96 degrees, the hottest in April for that site. The ice accumulations led to hazardous travel as well a few power outages. Today is the birthday of Tetsuya Theodore Fujita, the well-known and highly respected Japanese-American meteorologist who was instrumental in enhancing our knowledge of severe storms. A late season Cat 1 hurricane passes about 150 miles off the coasts of SC and GA. Today is the median first freeze date for Sullivan's Island, SC. Request a Tour/Presentation [15] These connected peaks reach well into the treeless alpine zone. An arctic cold front moves through the area accompanied by light snow and sleet in several areas, mainly in SC during the evening. The Sherman Adams summit building, named for the 67th Governor of New Hampshire, houses the observatory; it is closed to the public during the winter and hikers are not allowed inside the building except for emergencies and pre-arranged guided tours. The US Forest Service reports a 180 acre wildfire occurs in the McClellanville, SC area. The Automated Surface Observing Systems(ASOS) instruments are commissioned at a centerfield location of the Charleston Airport. A waterspout was sighted near the south end of St. Catherine's Island, GA. Today marks the birthday of General Albert J. Myer (1828-1880) who helped establish the U.S. Small ash particles were carried to the Atlantic coast. High surge covered all the wharves. An outbreak of severe weather occurs across parts of the area, with 48 reports of wind damage. Only the South Pole is colder. Today marks the date of the passing of John Aitken, a Scottish meteorologist known for his work on atmospheric dust, cyclones, evaporation and the formation of dew. The average snowiest month at Mt. The South Santee River near Jamestown reaches 30 feet, its third highest level in recorded history. Speaking of strong winds, Mt. Winds reached as high as 49 mph at Buoy 41004. Today marks the death of Balfour Stewart, a Scottish meteorologist and geophysicist who studied terrestrial magnetism and radiant heat. The Hudson River in New York City was frozen solid, allowing thousands of people to cross into New Jersey on the ice. For the second year in a row there are rip currents on Tybee Island, resulting in five rescues by the lifeguards. A 2.5 earthquake is recorded near Hanahan, SC. A Cat 3 hurricane hits near Savannah causing considerable damage to property. The world record 24 hour rainfall comes to an end with 71.85 inches of rain at Foc Foc on the Indian Ocean island of La Reunion Island. Lightning hits several homes in Charleston, one person was injured by fallen powerlines in St. George and a boat was sunk in Beaufort. "It's a really big part of who we are in northern New Hampshire," she added. Two people got caught in the current and were rescued, before being taken to the hospital for water inhalation. There is also a brief EF0 tornado that touches down north of Crescent in McIntosh County, GA. Today is the median last freeze date at the Charleston airport. There were many house fires around the region due to improper use of space heaters. Tropical Storm Kyle makes landfall near McClellanville, SC and produces around 5 inches of rain in the Charleston area. The observation site in Savannah records 3.01 inches of rain on this date. He would commemorate the end of the Revolutionary War by commissioning a Dove of Peace weather vane from Joseph Rakestraw in 1787, for his estate at Mount Vernon. The lifeguards at Tybee Island report almost 3 dozen people were rescued due to rip currents. This is partly due to the convergence of several storm tracks, mainly from the Atlantic to the south, the Gulf region and the Pacific Northwest. An earthquake of intensity V is felt near Savannah. Dense sea fog impacts most of the Atlantic coastal waters and Charleston Harbor with visibilities down to 1/4 mile or less. Tropical Storm Tammy produces heavy rains and high surf across the area for several days, peaking with a tide level of 9.85 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski on this date. In addition, breakers in advance of Hurricane Ian were as large as 4-6 feet, with some even 7 feet in height. One woman injured and cars, roofs, doors and trees were damaged. There is also a tornadic waterspout that is sighted over the southeast part of Lake Moultrie. [17], The summit station of Mount Washington has an alpine climate or tundra climate (Kppen ET), although it receives an extremely high amount of precipitation, atypical for most regions with such cold weather. Unusually high tides that resulted from the Perigean Spring Tides resulted in considerable flooding in downtown Charleston. This so-called "Great Freeze" ended attempts to commercially grow citrus in southeast SC and southeast GA, and also in northern FL. Returning to the station, Stephenson and the others began getting readings -- winds at 150 miles per hour and climbing fast. Winds reached 50 mph or more across parts of the area. Today is the median first freeze date for the Charleston airport. He commemorated the end of the Revolutionary War by commissioning a Dove of Peace weather vane for his estate in Mount Vernon, which still stands there today. This is the third morning where frost impacts many places, with a few spots down near or at freezing, such as Pembroke at 32 degrees and Millen at 33 degrees. The remnants of Tropical Storm Bonnie caused an F1 tornado and several incidents of straight line wind damage. An EF 0 tornado hits Johns Island, resulting in 60 to 70 mph winds. It broke the span, with a 100 yard section caved in by the force of the steamer. This includes roof damage and several windows broken at a home in Pinopolis, SC. The year comes to an end as the driest on record at Savannah, with a yearly rainfall of just 22 inches. An F1 tornado moves through a marshy area near Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant, SC. This includes a tree down on a church near Mendes, GA and a tree down on I-95 near Walterboro, SC. These observations, which were transmitted by telegraph to the central office in Washington, D.C., commenced the beginning of the new division of the Signal Service. It was a cold start to the day, with the all-time lowest in March for downtown Charleston and the Charleston Airport. Meanwhile, an F-1 tornado touched down just southwest of the city of Hampton, SC, damaging a retail store when three of the walls collapsed almost completely. A 58 mph wind gust is reported at the Sabsoon R2 Tower, as a line of severe thunderstorms moves through the local waters. Today is the wettest January day at Savannah, with 3.48 inches of rainfall. Waterspouts are sighted off the coast of Kiawah and Edisto Island. This storm was the latest a tropical cyclone has impacted the area. When the tornado was moving through Liberty County, it was traveling more than 40 mph. Washington Auto Road, and the Mt. (MORE:See Current Summit Conditions|Five-Day Forecast). Snow impacts parts of the area, with 2 inches at Saint George, 1 inch at Summerville and in downtown Charleston, with a trace in Savannah. John P. Soule,[75] John B. Heywood[76] and the Kilburn Brothers[77] also produced stereographic images of scenery in the area. A waterspout was reported by the Edisto Police Department just off the coast of Edisto Island. Severe thunderstorms produced hail 2 1/2 inches in diameter on Sullivans Island, SC. Satellite, Radar Breakers reached as high as 5 to 7 feet along the beaches of southern SC and southeast GA, the result of gale force east and northeast winds blowing onshore. The mercury hits the century mark in downtown Charleston. According to his weather log, the first Independence Day in Philadelphia was clear and 68 degrees at 6 am, then cloudy with a temperature of 76 degrees at 1 pm. [12], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}441613N 711812W / 44.27028N 71.30333W / 44.27028; -71.30333, Observation station and nonprofit institution atop Mount Washington, New Hampshire, Mt. Getting his bearings, he battled through the wind to the anemometer, chipping away at the ice that had collected on the instrument. The Savannah area receives their wettest December on record, with a monthly total of 9.44 inches. There was a sighting of a waterspout off the coast of Hunting Island, SC. Today is the median last freeze date for the Savannah airport. There was a sighting of a short-lived waterspout off the coast of the Isle of Palms County Park. NWS Product Guide Washington observed a wind gust as high as 231 mph in April 1934. The highest wind speed recorded here was 231 miles per hour (372 km/h) which remained the fastest wind speed ever recorded anywhere on earth, for most of the 20th century, besting even the most fierce hurricanes. Other temperatures on this date included 86 degrees at both the Savannah and Charleston airports and 81 degrees in downtown Charleston. Produced significant surge flooding, property/crop damage and 700 U.S. deaths. Meanwhile, there is small sleet accumulation on cars from downtown Charleston to Summerville. This resulted in water entering some homes and businesses, and actually shut down parts of I-95 due to the flooding rains. An F1 tornado briefly touches down in the city of Allendale, SC causing an estimated $250,000 damage. An F1 tornado that's on the ground for 3 miles causes numerous trees to be snapped or uprooted outside of Allendale and to the west of Seigling, SC. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. An F0 tornado briefly touched down in a corn field near the intersection of Highways 129 and 169 north of Bellville in Evans County, GA. No significant damage occurred. Light snow fell across parts of Colleton and the Charleston Tri-County area, with a band of enhanced snow from off Lake Moultrie resulting in a dusting of snow from Saint Stephen to Moncks Corner. She makes landfall on August 29 as the third most intense landfalling hurricane in US history with a central pressure of 920 millibars or 27.27 inches. Heavy rains dumped up to 1.5 feet of standing water in Hinesville, resulting in significant flooding of roads. An F1 tornado touches down briefly in Hampton, SC, causing minimal damage. The Dallesport Airport just across the Columbia River from The Dalles, Oregon, apparently tied an all-time record high for Washington state, soaring to 118 degrees on June 28.Four other locations . Quarter sized hail fell near Ulmer, in Allendale County of South Carolina. Winds reached as high as 40 to 50 mph across parts of southern South Carolina, southeast Georgia and the adjacent Atlantic waters. Local Observations (List) Across North and South Carolina the coldest morning of the event was January 21, 1985, a date which shows up in most city's record books for the lowest temperatures ever observed. Two waterspouts are reported off the coast of Kiawah Island. Seven tornadoes occur as the result of Tropical Storm Alberto. The temperature at Savannah reaches 101 degrees, tying it for the hottest in May. An EF 1 tornado occurs in Chatham County near Montgomery Crossroads and Harry Truman Parkway, with winds of 90-100 mph. Downtown Charleston hits 100 degrees for the second day in a row. For the second day in a row excessive heat occurs, with heat indices again 110 degrees or greater across a wide swath of the region. The first weather satellite, TIROS 1 starts sending pictures back to earth. The earliest recorded freeze at Savannah occurs on this date when the airport drops to 32 degrees. This made it the lowest pressure ever recorded for an Atlantic Basin tropical system. The location of the downtown Charleston weather observing program moves from Broad Street to the US Custom House on East Bay Street. [24], Although the western slope that the Cog Railway ascends is straightforward from base to summit, the mountain's other sides are more complex. He did this by observing that ice melts without a change in temperature, due to heat that becomes hidden or is released, known as latent heat. At Charleston the average monthly temperature was 62.0 degrees, or more than 10 degrees above normal. Meanwhile, the Ohoopee River near Reidsville climbs to its second highest level at 24 feet. A total solar eclipse occurs across the area, just before thunderstorms develop in some locations. Also, the temperature for the Savannah area ranges from a low of 70 to a high of 83. This included wind damage to farm buildings, an aircraft hangar and a home near Stillwell. A line of severe thunderstorms impacted much of southern SC and southeast GA, with numerous reports of trees down and hail as large as quarters in a few spots. The severe weather occurred as another squall line moved through with damaging straight-line winds, large hail, and an EF0 tornado in Colleton County. Most bridges in the Charleston area were closed due to a glaze of ice. A tornado struck Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City on March 20th, and both noticed similar conditions on March 25th. [71] The foreword to the 2009 edition states that many of the deaths over the past 150 years can be attributed to poor planning and lack of understanding of "the difference in weather between Boston and the mountains. There is also an F1 tornado that tracks 5 miles across far northern Candler County, GA. A severe thunderstorm produces golf ball sized hail and heavy rains in Savannah. Dense sea fog with visibilities down near zero impacts the Atlantic waters off the coasts of McIntosh and Long County. Snow flurries were observed in several communities, but with no accumulations. There were also reports of up to 3 inches of snow near Lake Moultrie. Temperatures (F) Viewing it from the Atlantic Ocean in 1524, he described what he saw as "high interior mountains". Observers are expecting similar weather on the mountain tomorrow and say it is unusual for this time of year. In contrast, today is the last of 8 straight days of 30 degrees or colder in downtown Charleston. A waterspout was sighted several miles off the coast of Tybee Island. Darby Field claimed to have made the first ascent of Mount Washington in 1642. Highest winds occurred in northern Charleston County where Category 4 conditions were experienced. Pleasant. A waterspout was observed in the Broad River near Beaufort. Washington Observatory are open to the public. This was 20 degrees below normal and also the coldest reading for that area so early in the autumn season. Just two days after blow-out tides occurred, an unusually high tide results in flooding over parts of coastal Georgia. A waterspout occurs about 8 nm off the coast of Edisto Beach. Many roads were closed and at least one car was stuck on East Bay Street. Less than 20 hours earlier there was actually shallow coastal flooding along the coast. January through July August Through December and Yearly Totals Climate Data Today in Local Weather History Although the tornado unfortunately caused death and destruction, its occurrence proved fortunate for meteorologists that were able to study firsthand the track of such a storm. [61] Effective November 1, 1943 the station call sign was changed to WMTW,[62] and in late 1946 the call letters were changed again, to WMNE. Much of the rice crops were destroyed, effectively ending the region's rice industry. The coldest recorded May temperatures occur at both the Charleston and Savannah airports. With the aid of Edwin H. Armstrong, the station was converted from an AM transmitter into an FM broadcasting station, although the conversion process turned out to be an arduous undertaking,[58] and W1XER did not start broadcast programming on a regular schedule until December 19, 1940. The previous record high was 61 degrees and was set in 2009. No significant damage occurred in Bryan County. Earlier in the day heavy rains caused flooding over the northern half of Berkeley County, especially in and around Moncks Corner. There are also 2 brief F0 tornadoes that cause minor damage to the east of Metter and in Bulloch County north of Pulaski. The first regular meteorological observations on Mount Washington were conducted by the U.S. Signal Service, a precursor of the Weather Bureau, from 1870 to 1892. Today is the median first freeze date for Yemassee, SC. [57], The most prominent of the early experimental stations was W1XER, originally an "Apex" radio station licensed to the Yankee Network, that was moved from Boston to the mountain in 1937, and initially used to relay meteorological information from the weather observatory. One-Stop Briefing Page The summit of Mount Washington broke a record Saturday.The temperature hit 62 degrees, setting a new daily record high. Estimated speeds are up to 110 mph with a path length of almost 6 miles. A mobile home suffered roof damage and one car was crushed by a fallen tree. Also, the Ogeechee River near Rocky Ford reaches 13.88 feet, it's second highest river level in recorded history. Today is the median last freeze date for Sapelo Island, GA. By way of comparison, the Savannah airport only received 1.78 inches for the month. Several funnel clouds developed in the cluster, with three of them briefly touching the ground as F0 tornadoes. An F0 tornado briefly touches down 3 miles south of Hunter Army Air Field, GA. An F0 tornado briefly touches down along the northern fringes of the Charleston Air Force Base. A short time later an F1 tornado touches down and travels 2.5 miles on James Island. If the amount of snowfall has not been significant, the Lion Head Summer Route may be open. A new wind speed record was discovered in 2009: on April 10, 1996, Tropical Cyclone Olivia had created a wind gust of 408km/h (254mph) at Barrow Island off the coast of western Australia. Local Programs. Four confirmed tornadoes occurred along the central South Carolina coast during this event. Significant flooding and beach erosion occurs along the coast of southern South Carolina and southeast Georgia. Severe thunderstorms impact Berkeley County in South Carolina, with hail as large as tennis balls (2.5 inches) and winds as high as 64 mph. During the afternoon an EF-1 tornado occurs in Chatham County, GA. [11] The Crawford Path, the oldest continuously maintained hiking path in the United States,[12] was laid out in 1819 from Crawford Notch to the summit and has been in use ever since. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is established. But 13 years later there are abnormally high tides in the Charleston Harbor and nearby areas, resulting in coastal flooding and beach erosion. Strong offshore wind results in blow-out tides in Charleston Harbor and nearby coastal areas. Later that day another waterspout was observed for about 5 minutes just off the Forest Beach area of Hilton Head Island. Washington Observatory. Cloudless and calm. But it wouldnt stay that way. As much as 5 to 6 inches of rain fell in Mt. Tropical Depression Gordon, which earlier in the month was a hurricane, moves north along the GA and SC coasts before dissipating over northeast SC. 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