Another gray Christmas for the Netherlands
1 day, 18 hours ago

Another gray Christmas for the Netherlands

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For the 14th consecutive year, the Netherlands will experience a Christmas without snow, according to forecasts by Weeronline. A brief cooler spell is expected later in the week as southeastern winds bring chillier air, with temperatures dropping to around 5 degrees by the weekend. On the first day of Christmas, the nation is forecasted to see persistent gray skies, with limited sunshine. Weeronline meteorologists attribute the lack of snow to a combination of mild temperatures and dominant weather systems over the Netherlands in recent Decembers.

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2024 likely to tie record for warmest year in the Netherlands
1 day, 18 hours ago

2024 likely to tie record for warmest year in the Netherlands

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The year 2024 is poised to match the record set in 2023 for the warmest year ever recorded in the Netherlands, with an average temperature of 11.8 degrees, well above the typical 10.6 degrees, weeronline reports. The year saw 102 warm days, 28 summer days, and four tropical days, though no regional heatwave was recorded. However, despite several hot spells, …

Cold front & rain more likely than White Christmas in the Netherlands next week
3 days, 18 hours ago

Cold front & rain more likely than White Christmas in the Netherlands next week

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As the holiday season approaches, the weather in the Netherlands is expected to take a colder turn next week, with fluctuating temperatures and frequent rain showers. According to KNMI, starting Monday, December 23, you can expect a mix of cloudy skies and scattered rain showers, with temperatures ranging from 6 to 8 degrees. Friday, December 27, will mark the end …

Remarkably cloudy December gives Netherlands longest stretch of sunless days in 31 years
1 week ago

Remarkably cloudy December gives Netherlands longest stretch of sunless days in 31 years

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The Netherlands is in the midst of the gloomiest period in 31 years. It has been eight days with no sunshine in De Bilt, the longest sunless period since 1993, Weeronline reported. In 1993, the national weather station in De Bilt saw no sunshine for ten days, from February 2 to February 11. “If it remains sunless on Tuesday, Wednesday, …

Mild weather to persist with occasional rain across the Netherlands
1 week, 1 day ago

Mild weather to persist with occasional rain across the Netherlands

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The Netherlands is experiencing an unusually mild stretch of December weather, with gray skies, some sunny days, occasional rain, and temperatures consistently above seasonal averages, according to forecasts from KNMI and Weeronline. Sunday, December 15, is expected to continue seeing mild weather, with predominantly gray skies and occasional light rain or drizzle, particularly inland. Wednesday could bring the warmest temperatures …

Low temperatures with wet and windy conditions are expected this week
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Low temperatures with wet and windy conditions are expected this week

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The Netherlands is expected to experience low temperatures, with a mix of dry, slightly windy, and rainy conditions throughout the upcoming week. Sunday afternoon will remain mostly sunny, with temperatures ranging from 6 degrees in the north to 9 degrees in the south. Overnight, temperatures are expected to rise slightly, reaching around 7 degrees in the northern provinces and 10 …

Sunday was warmest ever November 24, and a mild winter is ahead
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4 weeks ago

Sunday was warmest ever November 24, and a mild winter is ahead

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November 24 will go down in the history books as the warmest on record, with the temperature reaching 14.7° at the De Bilt weather station near Hilversum, where official records are set. The temperature is also set to remain between 13° and 16° on Monday, double the average temperature at the end of November, but it well below the 17.2° …

Gray and wet weather to switch to clear skies and cold nights mid-week
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4 weeks ago

Gray and wet weather to switch to clear skies and cold nights mid-week

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With snow on Thursday and Friday followed by a heat record on Sunday, the Netherlands’ run-up to winter has been exciting, to say the least. The last days of autumn will be wet and gray, switching to calmer autumn weather with colder nights from Thursday, Weeronline reported. Temperatures will be around 15 degrees inland until mid-afternoon, but will then quickly …

Last day of calm autumn weather; Rainy weekend ahead, maybe wet snow next week
1 month, 1 week ago

Last day of calm autumn weather; Rainy weekend ahead, maybe wet snow next week

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Today will be the last day of calm autumn weather in the Netherlands. Next week will be colder, with a chance of the first wet snow of the season, Weeronline reports. Maximums will range from 12 degrees near the sea to 10 degrees inland, with a weak to moderate southwesterly wind. The forecast for Monday is still somewhat uncertain, but …

Sunny start to a summery week in the Netherlands; Temps up to 32 degrees tomorrow
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunny start to a summery week in the Netherlands; Temps up to 32 degrees tomorrow

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Summer will be in full swing in the Netherlands this week. “It is sunny everywhere again, and the temperature will rise considerably.” Inland will reach tropical temperatures on a large scale, with maximums climbing to 30 degrees, maybe even 32 in Limburg. “However, it could still reach 30 degrees in the far south,” Weeronline said. “However, the dry moments seem …

Sunny weekend expected in the Netherlands, Cooler weather next week
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunny weekend expected in the Netherlands, Cooler weather next week

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The Netherlands will enjoy a mostly dry and sunny weekend, with highs near 12 degrees Celsius. After a rather pleasant Wednesday morning and afternoon, the nighttime will bring dry weather with lows around 3 degrees, potentially reaching freezing in areas with the clearest skies. The east to northeast wind will be light to moderate as Thursday transitions to partly cloudy …

Snow expected in the Netherlands on Monday and Tuesday
11 months, 1 week ago

Snow expected in the Netherlands on Monday and Tuesday

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Monday will have numerous snow showers in the Netherlands. Locally, you could say there will be more of a White Monday than a Blue Monday, Weeronline reports. Blue Monday is the name given to the third Monday of January, which is called ‘the most depressing day of the year.’ It was invented by the British psychologist Cliff Arnal, who even …

Second warmest Christmas period in the Netherlands since recordkeeping began
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Second warmest Christmas period in the Netherlands since recordkeeping began

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The temperature in De Bilt, Utrecht reached 11.3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, tied for the sixth warmest Boxing Day on record. As a result, the two-day Christmas period was the second warmest since recordkeeping began in 1901. The weather peaked at 12.5 degrees on Christmas Day, making the two-day average high temperature 11.9 degrees. That was well short of the …

Rainy Christmas more likely than a White Christmas this year; Strong gusts this weekend
1 year ago

Rainy Christmas more likely than a White Christmas this year; Strong gusts this weekend

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Weather forecasts for the Netherlands show that the chance of a White Christmas is extremely small this year, and that there is a much greater chance of a soggy, rainy Christmas period this year. Temperatures will drop slightly to around five to eight degrees Celsius on Christmas Day, with rainfall expected, according to WeerOnline. "There is a good chance - …

A chilly weekend ahead, with sleet and night frosts next week
1 year ago

A chilly weekend ahead, with sleet and night frosts next week

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The Netherlands will be hit by showers, strong winds, and chilly temperatures from Friday and there could even be sleet or snow next week, according to the Weeronline weather bureau. Northwesterly winds will bring heavy rain to much of the country at times, and this could fall as hail or sleet, Weeronline says. On Sunday, the rain will clear and …

A chilly weekend ahead, with sleet and night frosts next week
1 year ago

A chilly weekend ahead, with sleet and night frosts next week

Dutch News  

The Netherlands will be hit by showers, strong winds, and chilly temperatures from Friday and there could even be sleet or snow next week, according to the Weeronline weather bureau. Northwesterly winds will bring heavy rain to much of the country at times, and this could fall as hail or sleet, Weeronline says. On Sunday, the rain will clear and …

Warmest ever September 7, but smog warning in much of the Netherlands
1 year, 3 months ago

Warmest ever September 7, but smog warning in much of the Netherlands

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The Netherlands broke the warm weather record for the second day in a row, with the official temperature in De Bilt, Utrecht breaching 27.1 degrees at about 12:40 p.m., according to the weather station at the headquarters of the Dutch meteorological institute, KNMI. The Netherlands is in for more warm weather this weekend, with maximums remaining around 30 degrees Celsius …

Temps to climb as high as 32°C on Monday; New drought record likely
1 year, 6 months ago

Temps to climb as high as 32°C on Monday; New drought record likely

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The thermometer's brief dip in the Netherlands will be short-lived, with high temperatures expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius over the weekend, and peaking at about 32 degrees on Monday. Combined with the wind and extremely low chance of precipitation, tens of thousands of children should be able to easily participate in Outdoor Play Day, activities around the country were …

Freezing temps to return to the Netherlands this week
1 year, 10 months ago

Freezing temps to return to the Netherlands this week

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Meteorological institute KNMI expects freezing weather ahead for the Netherlands this week, with minimums dropping below zero on six of the seven coming nights. “Quite cold at first with lots of sun and light to moderate frost at night,” the KNMI said in its forecast for this week. The coming days will see maximums around 5 degrees and minimums dropping …

Snow covers east and southeast Netherlands; More snowfall tonight and tomorrow
1 year, 11 months ago

Snow covers east and southeast Netherlands; More snowfall tonight and tomorrow

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Snowfall turned the landscape magical in parts of the east and southeast Netherlands on Thursday morning. The area of snowfall is leaving the Netherlands for Germany, but Zuid-Limburg could still get snow until late morning, according to Weeronline. According to the Rijkswaterstaat, the winter showers, icy roads, and striking regional public transport workers culminated in the busiest morning rush hour …

Colder, dryer weather with chance of snow in the Netherlands this week
1 year, 11 months ago

Colder, dryer weather with chance of snow in the Netherlands this week

NL Times  

After weeks of wet and mild weather, the weather in the Netherlands will look a lot different this week. Temperatures will drop, and the weather will turn dry from Tuesday, Weeronline reported in its weekly forecast. “The country could dry up from Tuesday,” Weeronline said. “But most days will be dry with the sun breaking through regularly,” the weather service …

Winter Solstice: Shortest day of the year marked by clouds, rain & fog
2 years ago

Winter Solstice: Shortest day of the year marked by clouds, rain & fog

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Wednesday marks the shortest day of the year, with just 7 hours and 43 minutes of daylight in the Netherlands between sunrise, at 8:46 a.m., and sunset at 4:29 p.m. An official national White Christmas only occurs when snowfall blankets De Bilt, Utrecht on both Christmas Day and Boxing Day, but even localized regions are unlikely to see snowfall during …

Temps set to get colder, falling as low as -6 degrees; Snow harder to predict
2 years ago

Temps set to get colder, falling as low as -6 degrees; Snow harder to predict

NL Times  

The chilly weather in the Netherlands is expected to continue for most of the next two weeks. Some weather models have suggested the possibility of heavy snow in the Netherlands starting on Wednesday, but RTL Nieuws said the situation remains extremely variable. Forecasting winter weather one week out is more a sport for snow fans carried away by the hope …

Nov. 19 officially marked the first national daytime frost in the Netherlands this fall
2 years, 1 month ago

Nov. 19 officially marked the first national daytime frost in the Netherlands this fall

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November 19 marks the first official frost during the daytime this fall. According to Weer.nl, the temperature dropped to -0.1 degrees Celsius at the weather station in De Bilt, Utrecht, on Saturday morning. That means this year’s first autumn frost was over two weeks late late this year. The first nighttime frost actually came on September 29, arriving earlier than …

Netherlands to remain warmer than average, but warnings for fog, strong winds issued
2 years, 1 month ago

Netherlands to remain warmer than average, but warnings for fog, strong winds issued

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The weather in the Netherlands is expected to remain warmer than average at least into the second week of November. A weather warning for fog was issued for Monday, and another warning for very strong winds was issued for Tuesday as the weather becomes more variable. The KNMI predicted a rather calm day on Monday, despite starting off with a …

Netherlands to set clocks to winter time in unseasonably warm weather
2 years, 1 month ago

Netherlands to set clocks to winter time in unseasonably warm weather

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Netherlands residents will set their clocks to winter time on Sunday by moving the clock back one hour. The last few days of summer time will see summer-like weather and unseasonably warm temperatures, with thermometers maybe reaching 24 on Friday, according to Weeronline. Because when Netherlands residents set their clocks at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 30, back to 2:00 …

Tropical temps to give way to cooler weather later this week
2 years, 3 months ago

Tropical temps to give way to cooler weather later this week

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On Monday, many places in the Netherlands may still see thermometers climb to a tropical 30 degrees Celsius. But temperatures will gradually dip as the week continues, falling to the low twenties by Thursday - average temperatures for the time of year. Maximums will range between 26 on the Wadden islands and 31 degrees in the southeast on Monday, according …

Up to 10cm of snow expected to hit the Netherlands this week
2 years, 8 months ago

Up to 10cm of snow expected to hit the Netherlands this week

NL Times  

After a dry and sunny March with exceptionally mild weather, the Netherlands suddenly faces snow as we head into April. "And especially overnight leading into Friday, as serious snow cover of locally more than 10 centimeters can form," Weer.nl said. The first precipitation is expected in the coming night - first some rain, but quickly wet snow. "In total, large …

Thunderstorms this Saturday for part of the Netherlands
3 years, 1 month ago

Thunderstorms this Saturday for part of the Netherlands

NL Times  

Each region of the Netherlands will experience different weather conditions on Saturday. Temperatures will peak at 13 degrees Celsius on Saturday, with a low ranging between 6 and 9. Winds along the southwest coast are still quite strong," said the organization’s weather service. The weather will continue to be “calm and dry with quite a lot of clouds and a …

First frost reported overnight but weekend temps to reach mid-20s
3 years, 3 months ago

First frost reported overnight but weekend temps to reach mid-20s

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The first frost of the season happened in Noord-Brabant early this morning. On average, the first post-summer frost in the Netherlands happens around September 28, according to Weeronline. So this year's first frost was about a week earlier than average. The last time there was frost on the ground in the Netherlands was on June 13, when temps dipped to …

Cloudy, but warm weekend ahead for NL
3 years, 5 months ago

Cloudy, but warm weekend ahead for NL

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The Netherlands is in for a weekend that is mostly cloudy and wet, but with increasing temperatures. Maximums could climb to 27 degrees on Sunday, meteorological institute KNMI expects. Friday will see mostly cloud fields throughout the day, with some light rain in the west and south in the afternoon. Afternoon temperatures will range between 19 degrees on the coast …

Weekend to be sunny, but cooler than week
3 years, 9 months ago

Weekend to be sunny, but cooler than week

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This weekend will still be sunny, but a bit cooler than the warm, spring-like weather the Netherlands had this past week. Maximums will be around 10 degrees throughout the weekend, according to meteorological institute KNMI. Midday temperatures will be around 10 degrees Celsius, and there will be a moderate north-westerly wind. Sunday and early next week will see calm and …

Another icy, snowy day ahead for the Netherlands
3 years, 10 months ago

Another icy, snowy day ahead for the Netherlands

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The Netherlands has another icy and snowy day ahead of it on Monday, according to meteorological institute KNMI. The below-freezing weather is expected to last the entire week, though little to no snow will fall after Tuesday, the institute expects. Thermometers won't get to 0 degrees on Monday, with maximums ranging from about -5 degrees Celsius inland to -2 degrees …

First snowstorm in the Netherlands since 2010
3 years, 10 months ago

First snowstorm in the Netherlands since 2010

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Between 11 p.m. and midnight on Saturday, an average wind force of 8 was measured for an hour between Enkhuizen and Lelystad. Before an official snowstorm, a KNMI weather station must measure an average wind force of at least 8 Beaufort for an hour. "The wind will gradually decrease in the night from Sunday to Monday," the weather institute states. …

Snowfall expected later today; Icy roads warning issued
3 years, 10 months ago

Snowfall expected later today; Icy roads warning issued

NL Times  

The Netherlands will get lots of snowfall this weekend, starting later this afternoon and continuing through Sunday. Meteorological institute KNMI expects 10 to 20 centimeters of snow in many places and issued a code yellow warning for icy roads and dangerous driving conditions. Public works department Rijkswaterstaat has 350 snowplows and 1,200 employees at the ready to keep the highways …

First snow storm since 2010 expected this weekend
3 years, 10 months ago

First snow storm since 2010 expected this weekend

NL Times  

The first snowstorm in more than a decade is predicted to hit the Netherlands this weekend. In coastal and river areas, Weer.nl expects snow dunes up to one meter high. Temperatures will drop down to minus eight degrees Celsius next week and can feel even frostier due to the icy winds. The KNMI issued a code yellow warning against icy …

Snow in the Netherlands this weekend
3 years, 11 months ago

Snow in the Netherlands this weekend

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Netherlands residents can look forward to a white weekend, with some proper snowfall expected on Saturday. Most places should get at least 1 centimeter of snow, and some may get up to 5 centimeters, according to meteorological institute KNMI. The KNMI issued a code yellow warning for the entire country, starting on Saturday afternoon and stretching into Sunday morning. Friday …

Snow expected in NL this weekend
3 years, 11 months ago

Snow expected in NL this weekend

NL Times  

This winter has kept Netherlands residents waiting for a long time, but this weekend there may actually be some snowfall in most of the country, according to Buienradar. Especially on Saturday there is a good chance of snow throughout the country, William Huizinga of the weather service said to RTL Nieuws. Netherlands residents are advised to enjoy the snow on …

2020 to end with wet snow; 2021 to start with overnight freeze
3 years, 11 months ago

2020 to end with wet snow; 2021 to start with overnight freeze

NL Times  

A moderate mix of rain and sunshine on Wednesday across the Netherlands was expected to bring about wet snow on the last day of the year. Wednesday’s high temperature will range from four degrees Celsius in Limburg up to seven degrees in Noord-Holland, but temperatures could fall below the freezing point overnight causing some roads and bicycle paths to become …

2020 will hold shared first place as warmest year ever recorded in the Netherlands
4 years ago

2020 will hold shared first place as warmest year ever recorded in the Netherlands

NL Times  

It looks like 2020, together with 2014, will be the hottest year on record. With one and a half weeks to go, the average temperature will probably be 11.7 degrees, the same value as six years ago, reports Weeronline. It is already certain that 2020 will come in first or second on the list of hottest years ever recorded worldwide. …

Mild weather this weekend with clouds, sun and drizzles
4 years ago

Mild weather this weekend with clouds, sun and drizzles

NL Times  

A partly sunny day was predicted for nearly the entire Netherlands on Friday, with dry weather expected everywhere except parts of Noord-Holland. High temperatures were expected to remain around ten degrees Celsius through Sunday, according to weather institute KNMI. The chance of rain was smaller, with overnight temperatures around seven degrees, and midday temps about the same as on Saturday. …

Periods of sunshine expected during cold weekend
4 years ago

Periods of sunshine expected during cold weekend

NL Times  

Friday and the weekend will be cold and cloudy in the Netherlands, but with some periods of sunshine expected on Friday and Saturday at least, according to meteorological institute KNMI. Saturday will start out cloudy in the north and the east, and with fog banks elsewhere. Rain may fall in the northeast on Saturday morning, but the sun may shine …

Netherlands weekend to be gloomy, windy and chilly
4 years, 1 month ago

Netherlands weekend to be gloomy, windy and chilly

NL Times  

Very little sunshine was expected in the Netherlands over the weekend, with an average low temperature of five degrees to start the early morning hours of Saturday. Throughout the day, a moderate wind that was likely to bring choppy seas on a day unlikely to warm up much past 10 degrees. More rain was predicted overnight, though it could stay …

Netherlands first frosty morning this season measured overnight
4 years, 2 months ago

Netherlands first frosty morning this season measured overnight

NL Times  

A weather station in Enschede early Sunday morning recorded the country’s first below-freezing air temperatures after the end of the 2020 meteorological summer. The mercury dipped to -0.7 degrees Celsius by 2 a.m., a temperature measured about a meter above the ground, according to data recorded by the KNMI at the Military Airbase Twenthe. Subzero ground temperatures were also recorded …

Gloomy weather in NL on Friday
4 years, 2 months ago

Gloomy weather in NL on Friday

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Low-level cloud cover with a chance of fog, especially in the northeast, was predicted for the start of Friday, and it could get gloomier as the day continues. Those in the southwest could expect the overcast day to grow much cloudier throughout the day, with the southern provinces predicted to see some rain, according to meteorology office KNMI. The high …

Temps to climb to 35ºC on Friday; chance of thunderstorms on Saturday
4 years, 4 months ago

Temps to climb to 35ºC on Friday; chance of thunderstorms on Saturday

NL Times  

Summer lovers in the Netherlands can look forward to some high temperatures in the coming days, with thermometers expected to climb to 35 degrees in some places in the south on Friday. Maximums will range between 21 and 24 degrees in the north, around 25 degrees in the middle of the country, and between 25 and 27 degrees in the …

Sunny Dutch Days Ahead: Expecting High Temperatures This Week
6 years, 8 months ago

Sunny Dutch Days Ahead: Expecting High Temperatures This Week

NL Times  

The Netherlands is expected to have a sunny and warm period starting from Tuesday, with temperatures reaching up to 28 degrees Celsius. The highest temperatures are expected on Thursday, with a maximum of 28 degrees Celsius, and will be accompanied by a UV index of 5 or 6, increasing the risk of sunburn.

Extreme Cold Warning in the Netherlands: Snow and Wind Create Coldest February on Record
6 years, 9 months ago

Extreme Cold Warning in the Netherlands: Snow and Wind Create Coldest February on Record

NL Times  

The Netherlands experiences a meteorological spring with extreme cold warning. Low temperatures combined with a strong wind create ambient temperatures below -15 degrees Celsius across the country, with motorists in the north of the country being advised to adjust their driving behavior. Temperatures will climb to between 0 and -3 degrees during the course of the day, but will feel …

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