Weather Log of th' Black Pearl.

[CaptJackSparrow]

Ship’s Weather Log.
From the Deck of The Black Pearl. 45 N x 124 W.
15 April 2008. tue. 11:22.

Current conditions for Lincoln City, OR:
Humidity: 84%
Dew Point: 38°F/ 4°C
Wind: 5.0 mph/ 8.0 km/h, SSE
Gusts: 7.0 mph/ 11.0 mph.
Windchill: 40°F/ 5°C
Pressure: 30.17 in/ 1021.6 hPa (Rising)
Visibility: 10.0 mi/ 16.1 km
UV: 1 / 16
Clouds: Overcast, 5000 ft/ 1524 m
Currently: 43.3°F/ 6.3°C, Overcast.
Ondeck: 49°F/ 9°C, “blue overcast”... can see lots’o’ blue... “patchy overcast”. cold, still air; no wind at this time. ocean deep blue, a beautiful aquamarine in th’ waves... no whitecaps. swells ‘r’ rollin’ evenly enough f’r th’ break’rs t’ look like patt’r’n’d stripes on th’ beach.

Forecast:
Tuesday:
49°F/ 34°F ~ 9°C/ 1°C, Rain showers. 60% chance of precipitation. AM: Showers likely. Snow level 1000 ft rising to 2000 ft in the afternoon. Local snow accumulation up to 1 in. Highs 45 to 50. SW wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. PM: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 35. SW wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light after midnight.
Wednesday:
56°F/ 36°F ~ 13°C/ 2°C, Partly cloudy. AM: Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning... then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Not as cool. Highs 55 to 60. SW wind 5 to 10 mph. PM: Partly cloudy. Lows around 35. N wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday:
49°F/ 36°F ~ 9°C/ 2°C, Partly cloudy. AM: Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. W wind 5 to 15 mph. PM: Mostly cloudy. Lows around 35.

Marine Forecast:
No Active Advisories.
Synopsis for the Southern Oregon Coastal Waters:
High pressure will build over the coastal waters through tonight. A thermal trough will develop over northern CA Wednesday... then move E Thursday as a weak cold front moves onshore.

Today:
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Local gusts to 25 kt possible in and around heavy showers through this afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft. W swell 7 ft @ 11 seconds. Chance of showers.
Tonight:
SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft. NW swell 7 ft @ 10 seconds. Chance of showers.
Wednesday:
W wind 5 to 10 kt... veering to NW in the afternoon. Wind waves 1 ft. NW swell 6 ft @ 10 seconds.
Wednesday Night:
N wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Wind waves 2 ft. NW swell 6 ft.

Current weather/ wave observations for 16 NM W of Port Orford, OR; Buoy ID: 46015, 42.75 N x 124.85W:
Air Temp: 46°F/ 8°C
Humidity: 65%
W. Dir: South (165 - 174 Degrees)
W. Spd: 7.8 kts. (8.9 mph/ 14.4 km/h)
W. Gusts: 9.7 kts. (11.2 mph/ 18.0 km/h)
DWP: 11 sec
DWH: 6.56 ft/ 2.00 m
DWR: exactly 6.6 ft/ exactly 2.0 m
WWP: 4 sec
WWH: 1.64 ft/ 0.50 m
WWR: 0.82 - 2.46 ft/ 0.25 - 0.75 m
WSP: 11 sec
WSH: 6.56 ft/ 2.00 m
WSR: 5.74 - 7.38 ft/ 1.75 - 2.25 m
AP: 30.32 in/ 1026 hPa
PT: +0.04 in/ +1.2 hPa, Increasing (Steadily or unsteadily)
Water Depth: 971 ft/ 296 m
Wave Height: 6.40 ft/ 1.95 ft.
Spectral Peak Period: 11.4 sec
Average Wave Period: 7.1 sec
Barometric Pressure: 30.32 Hg, 1026 hPa
High Tide: 22:35 ~ 7.43 ft
Low Tide: 15:53 ~ 0.53 ft.
Water Temp: 50°F/ 10°C

Waxing Gibbous, 80% of the Moon is Illuminated.
Nautical Twilight: Rise: 05:22 AM PDT; Set: 21:10 PM PDT.

End Log.

[CaptJackSparrow]

Ship’s Weather Log.
From the Deck of The Black Pearl. 45 N x 124 W.
16 April 2008. wed. 11:08.

Current conditions for Lincoln City, OR:
Humidity: 86%
Dew Point: 44°F/ 7°C
Wind: 4.0 mph/ 6.4 km/h, S
Gusts: 7.0 mph/ 11.0 km/h
Windchill: 47°F/ 8°C
Pressure: 30.32 in/ 1026.6 hPa (Steady)
Visibility: 10.0 mi/ 16.1 km
UV: 1 / 16
Clouds: Overcast, 1100 ft/ 335 m
Currently: 48.1°F/ 8.9°C, Overcast.
Ondeck: 50°F/ 10°C, overcast, but bright. cool, still air. ocean deep blue... can see a lit’le blue-green in th’ waves. calm, no whitecaps.

Forecast:
*Special Weather Statement*
...Unseasonably cold weather with very low snow levels likely coming this weekend to SW WA and NW OR...

A very cold upper low is forecast to drop S into the Pacific NW Friday night and continue over the region through the weekend... bringing a cold air mass to the region much more like that found in mid winter than in mid April.

As the low digs S into SW WA and NW OR Friday night and Saturday... snow levels will likely plummet to values similar to those during the recent Spring break in OR... or to many of the low elevation snow events back in January and early February. The snow level will likely lower to 1000 ft or possibly even 500 ft... and a rain or snow mix is possible to near the valley floors.

This cold air will also likely result in some near record morning low temperatures this weekend. The coldest mornings will likely be Sunday and Monday mornings. Morning low temperatures could fall to between 25 and 30 at several locations. Be sure to be ready to protect any vunerable spring plants this weekend.

Wednesday:
54°F/ 36°F ~ 12°C/ 2°C, Mostly cloudy. AM: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain this morning. Highs around 55. S wind 10 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon. PM: Partly cloudy. Lows around 35. NW wind 10 mph.
Thursday:
49°F/ 36°F ~ 9°C/ 2°C, Partly cloudy. AM: Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. NW wind 5 to 15 mph. PM: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows around 35. NW wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday:
45°F/ 31°F ~ 7°C/ -1°C, Mostly cloudy. AM: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Snow level 2500 ft. Highs 45 to 50. NW wind 10 to 15 mph. PM: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Snow level 1000 ft. Lows 30 to 35.

Marine Forecast:
No Active Advisories.
Synopsis for the Southern Oregon Coastal Waters:
Offshore high pressure and a thermal trough over northern CA will both build today. Both features will weaken Thursday and the thermal trough will move farther inland. A weak front will move onshore Friday and a stronger front will move through Saturday.

Today:
S wind to 10 kt becoming W to NW wind 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 1 ft. NW swell 6 ft @ 11 seconds.
Tonight:
N wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Wind waves 2 ft. NW swell 6 ft @ 11 seconds.
Thursday:
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft. NW swell 7 ft @ 10 seconds.
Thursday Night:
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Wind waves 4 ft. NW swell 8 ft. Slight chance of showers.

Current weather/ wave observations for 16 NM W of Port Orford, OR; Buoy ID: 46015, 42.75 N x 124.85W:
Air Temp: 49°F/ 10°C
Humidity: 89%
W. Dir: North (5 - 14 Degrees)
W. Spd: 9.7 kts. (11.2 mph/ 18.0 km/h)
W. Gusts: 13.6 kts. (15.7 mph/ 25.2 km/h)
DWP: 11 sec
DWH: 6.56 ft/ 2.00 m
DWR: exactly 6.6 ft/ exactly 2.0 m
WWP: 5 sec
WWH: 1.64 ft/ 0.50 m
WWR: 0.82 - 2.46 ft/ 0.25 - 0.75 m
WSP: 11 sec
WSH: 6.56 ft/ 2.00 m
WSR: 5.74 - 7.38 ft/ 1.75 - 2.25 m
AP: 30.39 in/ 1029 hPa
PT: +0.03 in/ +1.1 hPa, Increasing, then steady; or increasing, then increasing more slowly.
Water Depth: 971 ft/ 296 m
Wave Height: 6.33 ft/ 1.93 m
Spectral Peak Period: 10.8 sec
Average Wave Period: 7.4 sec
Barometric Pressure: 30.35 Hg, 2027 hPa
High Tide: 23:11 ~ 7.84 ft.
Low Tide: 16:39 ~ 0.77 ft.
Water Temp: 50°F/ 10°C

Waxing Gibbous, 87% of the Moon is Illuminated.
Nautical Twilight: Rise: 05:20 AM PDT; Set:21:11 PM PDT.

End Log.

[CaptJackSparrow]

Ship’s Weather Log.
From the Deck of The Black Pearl. 45 N x 124 W.
17 April 2008. thur. 11:44.

Current conditions for Lincoln City, OR:
Humidity: 64%
Dew Point: 41°F/ 5°C
Wind: 6.0 mph/ 9.0 km/h, NW
Gusts: 8.0 mph/ 12.0 km/h
Pressure: 30.26 in/ 1024.6 hPa (Steady)
Visibility: 10.0 mi/ 16.1 km
UV: 5 / 16
Clouds: Clear.
Currently: 52.7°F/ 11°C, Clear.
Ondeck: 54°F/ 12°C, “blue overcast”... cool, still air. visibility may be good, but ay can’t seem t’ make out th’ surfact of th’ wat’r for some reason... (not far off). ay can see that th’ ocean is smooth, calm, beautiful bright blue... actually kinda blends t’ th’ horizon. no whitecaps at this time. seas ‘n’ swells ‘r’ gentle right now.

Forecast:
*Special Weather Statement -
- as of 04:35 AM PDT - 17 April 2008*

...Unseasonably cold weather with very low snow levels and near record low temperatures in store for SW WA and NW OR this weekend...

All of NW OR and SW WA will be affected by an unusually Cold Spring weather system this weekend. This system will bring significant snow to the mountains and foothills... accumulating snow to elevations as low as 1000 ft... and near record cold overnight lows to the valley floor.

The timing of the cold weather is late Friday through Monday. The sharpest drops in temperatures will occur Friday night into Saturday. Snow levels will approach values more in keeping with mid winter then early spring. The snow levels will certainly descent to the lower foothills... and its possible that non accumulating snow could fall at elevations of 500 ft or less.

The coldest morning lows will be on Saturday and Monday. These temperatures are going to challenge records at a few locations and will be cold enough to harm tender vegetation.

This weekend... do protect any vunerable Spring plants... and prepare for mid winter like conditions if traveling through the mountains and foothills.
Thursday:
49°F/ 36°F ~ 9°C/ 2°C, Partly cloudy. AM: Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. NW wind 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. PM: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain or drizzle. Lows around 35. NW wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday:
45°F/ 31°F ~ 7°C/ -1°C, Rain showers, 50% chance of precipitation. AM: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Snow level 2500 ft. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs 45 to 50. W wind 5 to 15 mph. PM: Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 1000 ft. Lows 30 to 35. NW wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday:
43°F/ 31°F ~ 6°C/ -1°C, Chance of T-Storms, 60% chance of precipitation. AM: Showers likely and a slight chance of t-storms. Some t-storms may produce small hail. Snow level 500 ft. Highs 40 to 45. W wind 5 to 15 mph. PM: Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 500 ft. Lows around 30.

Marine Forecast:
Small Craft Advisory for winds remains in effect from 2 PM PDT this afternoon through this evening.
Synopsis for the Southern Oregon Coastal Waters:
A thermal trough over northern CA will move inland today ahead of a weak cold front. A stronger cold front will move through the waters Saturday. Weak low pressure will remain over the area through the weekend.

Today:
N wind 10 to 15 kt rising to 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Wind waves 2 ft... building to 4 ft in the afternoon. NW swell 7 ft @ 10 seconds.
Tonight:
N wind 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Wind waves 4 ft. NW swell 8 ft @ 12 seconds. A chance of rain and drizzle after midnight.
Friday:
N wind 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Wind waves 3 ft. NW swell 9 ft @ 12 seconds... building to 11 ft @ 12 seconds in the afternoon. Slight chance of drizzle in the morning. Chance of showers through the day.
Friday Night:
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Wind waves 4 ft. NW swell 12 ft. Showers likely.

Current weather/ wave observations for 16 NM W of Port Orford, OR; Buoy ID: 46015, 42.75 N x 124.85W:
Air Temp: 49°F/ 9°C
Humidity: 72%
W. Dir: North (5 - 14 Degrees)
W. Spd: 23.3 kts. (26.8 mph/ 43.2 km/h)
W. Gusts: 29.2 kts. (33.6 mph/ 54.0 km/h)
AP: 30.26 in/ 1025 hPa
Water Depth: 971 ft/ 296 m
Wave Height: 8.66 ft/ 2.64 m
Spectral Peak Period: 11.4 sec
Average Wave Period: 5.9 sec
Barometric Pressure: 30.25 Hg, 1025 hPa
High Tide: 23:43 ~ 8:18 ft.
Low Tide: 17:19 ~ 1.10 ft.
Water Temp: 49°F/ 9.5°C

Waxing Gibbous, 93% of the Moon is Illuminated.
Nautical Twilight: Rise: 05:18 AM PDT; Set: 21:13 PM PDT.

End Log.

[CaptJackSparrow]

Ship’s Weather Log.
From the Deck of The Black Pearl. 45 N x 124 W.
18 April 2008. fri. 12:04.

Current conditions for Lincoln City, OR:
Humidity: 78%
Dew Point: 36°F/ 2°C
Wind: 1.0 mph/ 1.6 km/h, SSE
Gusts:7.0 mph/ 11.0 km/h
Windchill: 42°F/ 6°C
Pressure: 30.14 in/ 1020.5 hPa (Steady)
Visibility: 10.0 mi/ 16.1 km
UV: 2 / 16
Clouds: Scattered clouds, 3000 ft/ 914 m; Scattered clouds, 3500 ft/ 1066 m; Overcast, 5500 ft/ 1676 m.
Currently: 42.8°F/ 5°C, Overcast.
Ondeck: 44°F/ 7°C, overcast, although visibility t’ th’ horizon is good. cold, still air... although it is still, there is some movement, but not what ay’d call a breeze or even air current. ocean is a beautiful bright blue... calmish... no whitecaps at this time. seas ‘n’ swells average, but not friendly.

Forecast:
*Statement as of 03:58 AM PDT 18 April 2008*
...Snow Advisory in effect from midnight tonight to 4 PM PDT Saturday for central Coast Range of OR...

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Snow Advisory... which is in effect from midnight tonight to 4 PM PDT Saturday.

From 2 to 4 in of new snow is expected at elevations above 1000 ft tonight. On Saturday additional accumulations of 1 to 3 in are possible. The greatest accumulations will be at elevations above 1500 ft.

A Snow Advisory means that periods of snow will cause primary travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while driving.
Friday:
45°F/ 31°F ~ 7°C/ -1°C, Rain showers, 40% chance of precipitation. AM: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and a slight chance of drizzle in the morning... then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Snow level 2500 ft. HIghs 40 to 45. W wind 5 to 15 mph. PM: Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 1000 ft. Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 in. Lows 30 to 35. W wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday:
43°F/ 31°F ~ 6°C/ -1°C, Chance of T-Storms, 80% chance of precipitation. AM: Showers likely and a slight chance of t-storms. Some t-storms may produce small hail. Snow level 500 ft. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 in. Highs 40 to 45. W wind 5 to 15 mph. PM: Rain and show showers likely. Snow level 500 ft. Lows around 30. W wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday:
45°F/ 32°F ~ 7°C/ 0°C, Chance of rain, 50% chance of precipitation. AM: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 1500 ft. Highs 40 to 45. W wind 10 mph. PM: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 1500 ft. Lows 30 to 35.

Marine Forecast:
Small Craft Advisory for hazardous seas remains in effect through Saturday afternoon.
Synopsis for the Southern Oregon Coastal Waters:
A weak cold front will move through the waters early today. Low pressure will move in fron the N tonight and will remain over the area through the weekend.

Today:
NW wind 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Wind waves 3 ft. NW swell 9 ft @ 11 seconds. Chance of showers.
Tonight:
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Wind waves 4 ft. NW swell 12 ft @ 11 seconds. Showers likely.
Saturday:
NW wind 20 kt with few gusts to 25 kt. Wind waves 4 ft. NW swell 12 ft @ 11 seconds. Showers likely and a slight chance of t-storms.
Saturday Night:
NW wind 20 kt with gew gusts to 25 kt... easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Wind waves 4 ft... subsiding to 2 ft after midnight. NW swell 13 ft. Showers likely.

Current weather/ wave observations for 16 NM W of Port Orford, OR; Buoy ID: 46015, 42.75 N x 124.85W:
Air Temp: 46°F/ 8°C
Humidity: 62%
W. Dir: North (355 - 4 Degrees)
W. Spd: 17.5 kts. (20.1 mph/ 32.4 km/h)
W. Gusts: 21.4 kts. (24.6 mph/ 39.6 km/h)
AP: 30.25 in/ 1024 hPa
Water Depth: 971 ft/ 296 m
Wave Height: 8.96 ft/ 2.73 m
Spectral Peak Period: 12.1 sec
Average Wave Period: 6.3 sec
Barometric Pressure: 30.25 Hg, 1024 hPa
High Tide: 12:15 ~ 7.13 ft.
Low Tide: 17:55 ~ 1.50 ft.
Water Temp: 48°F/ 9°C

Waxing Gibbous, 97% of the Moon is Illuminated.
Nautical Twilight: Rise: 05:16 AM PDT; Set: 21:14 PM PDT.

End Log.

[CaptJackSparrow]

Ship’s Weather Log.
From the Deck of The Black Pearl. 45 N x 124 W.
19 April 2008. sat. 09:55.

Current conditions for Lincoln City, OR:
Humidity: 84%
Dew Point: 34°F/ 1°C
Wind: 2.0 mph/ 3.2 km/h, SE
Gusts: 7.0 mph/ 11.3 km/h
Windchill: 38°F/ 34°C
Pressure: 29.89 in/ 1012.1 hPa (Steady)
Visibility: 10.0 mi/ 16.1 km
UV: 1 / 16
Clouds: Scattered clouds, 3100 ft/ 944 m; Scattered clouds, 3700 ft/ 1127 m; Overcast, 4700 ft/ 1432 m.
Currently: 38.6°F/ 3°C, Overcast.
Ondeck: 42°F/ 6°C, overcast... seems grey with white clouds... a few blue breaks t’ th’ E; lotso’ blue sky, SW, W. cool, still air. scatt’r’d whitecaps. ocean is a beautiful bright blue, lotso’ aquamarine in th’ waves. choppy, but not quite rough. break’r’s ‘r’ foamy. seas ‘n’ swells high ‘n’ rollin’.

Forecast:
*Statement as of 03:37 AM PDT 19 April 2008*
...Snow Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM PDT this afternoon for the N and central OR Coast Range...

A Snow Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM PDT this afternoon.

From 2 to 4 in of new snow is expected at elevations above 1000 ft today. The greatest accumulations will be at elevations above 1500 ft. Snow showers tonight and Sunday may produce additional accumulations.

A Snow Advisory means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while driving.
Saturday:
43°F/ 31°F ~ 6°C/ -1°C, Chance of T-Storms, 90% chance of precipitation. AM: Rain and snow showers. A slight chance of t-storms and small hail in the afternoon. Snow level 1000 ft. Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 in. Highs 40 to 45. W wind 5 to 15 mph. PM: Rain and snow showers. A slight chance of t-storms and small hail in the evening. Snow level 1000 ft. Snow accumulations of 1 ot 3 in. Lows around 30. SW wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday:
45°F/ 31°F ~ 7°C/ -1°C, Rain showers, 80% chance of precipitation. AM: Rain and snow showers. A slight chance of t-storms and small hail in the afternoon. Snow level 500 ft rising to 1000 ft in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 in. Highs 40 to 45. W wind 5 to 10 mph. PM: Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 1000 ft. Lows 30 to 35. SW wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday:
47°F/ 34°F ~ 8°C/ 1°C, Chance of rain, 50% chance of precipitation. AM: Partly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 1000 ft rising to 1500 ft in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 50. SW wind 5 to 10 mph. PM: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows 30 to 35.

Marine Forecast:
Small Craft Advisory for winds remains in effect until 6 PM PDT this afternoon.
Small Craft Advisory for hazardous seas remains in effect through late tonight.
Synopsis for the Southern Oregon Coastal Waters:
A strong low pressure system will bring strong winds and large swell to the coastal waters through Sunday morning. As the low pressure system starts to shift E later on Sunday, winds and seas will begin to decrease.

Today:
NW wind 20 to 25 kt... except W 20 to 25 kt near shore. Wind waves 5 ft. NW swell 14 ft @ 11 seconds. Showers and slight chance of t-storms mainly N of Cascade Head.
Tonight:
NW wind 20 to 25 kt... easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Wind waves 4 ft... subsiding to 2 ft after midnight. NW swell 12 ft @ 11 seconds. Slight chance of t-storms in the evening... Chance of showers through the night.
Sunday:
NW wind 10 to 15 kt... easing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft. NW swell 10 ft @ 10 seconds. Chance of showers.
Sunday Night:
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Gusts up to 15 kt in the evening. Wind waves 2 ft. NW swell 9 ft. Chance of showers.

Current weather/ wave observations for 16 NM W of Port Orford, OR; Buoy ID: 46015, 42.75 N x 124.85W:
Air Temp: 42°F/ 6°C
Humidity: 60%
W. Dir: NNE (25 - 34 Degrees)
W. Spd: 1.9 kts. (2.2 mph/ 3.6 km/h)
W. Gusts: 3.9 kts. (4.5 mph/ 7.2 km/h)
DWP: 13 sec
DWH: 12.14 ft/ 3.70 m
DWR: exactly 12.1 ft/ exactly 3.7 m
WWP: 4 sec
WWH: 1.64 ft/ 0.50 m
WWR: 0.82 - 2.46 ft/ 0.25 - 0.75 m
WSP: 13 sec
WSH: 11.48 ft/ 3.50 m
WSR: 10.66 - 12.30 ft/ 3.25 - 3.75 m
AP: 30.04 in/ 1017 hPa
PT: -0.01 in/ -0.3 hPa, Steady or increasing, then decreasing; or decreasing, then decreasing more rapidly.
Water Depth: 971 ft/ 296 m
Wave Height: 12.20 ft/ 3.72 m
Spectral Peak Period: 12.9 sec
Average Wave Period: 8.5 sec
Barometric Pressure: 30.04 Hg, 1017 hPa
High Tide: 12:59 ~ 7.16 ft.
Low Tide: 18:30 ~ 1.95 ft.
Water Temp: 47°F/ 8.5°C

Full Moon, 99% of the Moon is Illuminated.
Nautical Twilight: Rise: 05:14 AM PDT; Set: 21:16 PM PDT.

End Log.

[CaptJackSparrow]

Ship’s Weather Log.
From the Deck of The Black Pearl. 45 N x 124 W.
20 April 2008. sun. 11:49.

Current conditions for Lincoln City, OR:
Humidity: 81%
Dew Point: 35°F/ 1°C
Wind: 5.0 mph/ 8.0 km/h, S
Gusts: 7.0 mph/ 11.0 km/h
Windchill: 35°F/ 2°C
Pressure: 29.98 in/ 1015.1 hPa (Rising)
Visibility: 10.0 mi/ 16.1 km
UV: 2 / 16
Clouds: Scattered clouds, 1800 ft/ 548 m; Mostly cloudy, 2500 ft/ 762 m; Overcast, 3100 ft/ 944 m.
Currently: 40.6°F/ 4.0°C, Overcast.
Ondeck: 43°F/ 6.5°C, Mostly sunny at th’ mo’... plentyo’ wind ‘n’ hail last night, an’ more due. right now still, cool air, very light breezes. ocean deep blue, with some blue-green in deep patches. widely scatt’r’d whitecaps. seas ‘n’ swells rollin’ an’ foamy.

*Statement as of 03:17 AM PDT 20 April 2008*
...Snow Advisory in effect until noon PDT today for central OR Coast Range... the N OR Cascade foothills and the Cascade foothills in Lane County...

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Snow Advisory... which is in effect until noon PDT today.

Snow showers will increase for the morning hours today... with accumulations expected to range from 2 to 4 in. Some rain showers may mix with the snow showers in valley below 500 ft.

Snow showers will continue in the afternoon as snow levels rise to 1000 ft... but are not expected to be as widespread.

A Snow Advisory means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while driving.

Forecast:
Sunday:
45°F/ 32°F ~ 7°C/ 0°C, Snow showers, 80% chance of precipitation. AM: Rain and snow showers. Small hail possible in the afternoon. Snow level rising to 1000 ft in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 in. Highs 40 to 45. SW wind 5 to 15 mph shifting to the W in the afternoon. PM: Rain and snow showers. Small hail possible in the evening. Snow level 1000 ft. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 in. Lows 30 to 35. SW wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday:
47°F/ 34°F ~ 8°C/ 1°C, Rain showers, 60% chance of precipitation. AM: Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 1000 ft. Snow accumulation up to 2 in. Highs 45 to 50. SW wind 5 to 15 mph. PM: Mostly cloudy. Showers likely in the evening... then rain after midnight. Snow level 150 ft. Lows around 35. S wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday:
52°F/ 36°F ~ 11°C/ 2°C, Rain, 70% chance of precipitation. AM: Rain likely. Highs 50 to 55. S wind 10 to 15 mph. PM: Rain likely. Lows 35 to 40.

Marine Forecast:
Small Craft Advisory for hazardous seas remains in effect until noon PDT today.
Synopsis for the Southern Oregon Coastal Waters:
Low pressure will remain over the waters through tonight. Winds and seas will decrease tonight into Monday but another stronger low will move to near the coast Monday night and remain there through Tuesday night. High pressure will build into the area Wednesday and persist through Thursday.

Today:
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. with gusts to 20 kt. Wind waves 3 ft. NW swell 9 ft @ 10 seconds. Chance of showers with small hail.
Tonight:
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft. NW swell 9 ft @ 10 seconds... subsiding to 7 ft after midnight. Chance of showers with small hail.
Monday:
SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft. W swell 7 ft @ 10 seconds. Chance of showers.
Monday Night:
S wind 10 to 15 kt... becoming SE 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Wind waves 2 ft... building to 5 ft after midnight. SW swell 7 ft. Chance of showers in the evening... then rain after midnight.

Current weather/ wave observations for 16 NM W of Port Orford, OR; Buoy ID: 46015, 42.75 N x 124.85W:
Air Temp: 44°F/ 7°C
Humidity: 70%
W. Dir: WNW (295 - 304 Degrees)
W. Spd: 17.5 kts. (20.1 mph/ 32.4 km/h)
W. Gusts: 21.4 kts. (24.6 mph/ 39.6 km/h)
DWP: 11 sec
DWH: 11.48 ft/ 3.50 m
DWR: exactly 11.5 ft/ exactly 3.5 m
WWP: 8 sec
WWH: 8.20 ft/ 2.50 m
WWR: 7.38 - 9.02 ft/ 2.25 - 2.75 m
WSP: 11 sec
WSH: 8.20 ft/ 2.50 m
WSR: 7.38 - 9.02 ft/ 2.25 - 2.75 m
AP: 30.14 in/ 1020 hPa
PT: +0.04 in/ +1.5 hPa, Increasing, then steady; or increasing, then increasing more slowly.
Water Depth: 971 ft/ 296 m
Wave Height: 11.61 ft/ 3.54 m
Spectral Peak Period: 10.8 sec
Average Wave Period: 7.2 sec
Barometric Pressure: 30.14 Hg, 1020 hPa
High Tide: 13:40 ~ 7.15 ft.
Low Tide: 19:03 ~ 2.40 ft.
Water Temp: 48.5°F/ 9°C

Full Moon, 100% of the Moon is Illuminated.
Nautical Twilight: Rise: 05:12 AM PDT; Set: 21:17 PM PDT.

End Log.

[CaptJackSparrow]

Ship’s Weather Log.
From the Deck of The Black Pearl. 45 N x 124 W.
21 April 2008. mon. 10:47.

Current conditions for Lincoln City, OR:
Humidity: 82%
Dew Point: 37°F/ 3°C
Wind: 7.0 mph/ 11.3 km/h, SSW
Gusts: 8.0 mph/ 12.9 km/h
Windchill: 37°F/ 3°C
Pressure: 29.98 in/ 1015.1 hPa (Steady)
Visibility: 10.0 mi/ 16.1 km
UV: 1 / 16
Clouds: Scattered clouds, 4800 ft/ 1463 m; Mostly cloudy, 6000 ft/ 1828 m; Overcast, 7000 ft/ 2133 m.
Currently: 41.8°F/ 5.4°C, Overcast.
Ondeck: 44°F/ 7°C, partly cloudy, plenty o’ sunshine. cold air, light breezes. bright blue ocean... choppy, whitecaps... foamy break’rs.

Forecast:
Monday:
47°F/ 36°F ~ 8°C/ 2°C, Rain showers, 60% chance of precipitation. AM: Rain and snow showers with small hail. Snow level 1000 ft. rising to 1500 ft in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 3in. Highs in the 40s. S wind 5 to 15 mph. PM: Showers likely N in the evening... then rain after midnight. Showers likely S early then rain developing. Snow level 1500 ft rising to 2500 ft after midnight. Snow accumulation up to 1 in. Lows in the 30s. SE wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday:
50°F/ 34°F ~ 10°C/ 1°C, Rain, 100% chance of precipitation. AM: Rain N... then showers likely in the afternoon. Rain at times S in the morning... then showers likely in the afternoon. Snow level 2000 ft. Snow accumulation up to 2 in. Highs in the 40s. S wind 5 to 15 mph. PM: Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 1500 ft. Lows in the 30s. SW wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday:
47°F/ 38°F ~ 8°C/ 3°C, Rain showers, 80% chance of precipitation. AM: Rain and snow showers. Snow level 1500 ft. Highs in the 40s. SW wind 5 to 10 mph. PM: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows 35 to 40.

Marine Forecast:
Small Craft Advisory for winds remains in effect from 7 PM PDT this evening through Tuesday afternoon.
Synopsis for the Southern Oregon Coastal Waters:
A strong low pressure system will move to near the coast by this evening and remain nearby through Wednesday bringing gale force winds and hazardous seas. High pressure will build into the area Thursday through early Saturday.

Today:
SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft. NW swell 6 ft @ 10 seconds. Showers with small hail.
Tonight:
S wind 20 to 25 kt... backing to SE after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Wind waves 4 ft. W swell 4 ft @ 16 seconds. Rain likley in the evening... then rain after midnight.
Tuesday:
S wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Wind waves 5 ft. SW swell 7 ft @ 14 seconds. Rain in the morning... then showers likely in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night:
W wind 15 kt. Wind waves 4 ft. SW swell 8 ft. Showers likely.

Current weather/ wave observations for 16 NM W of Port Orford, OR; Buoy ID: 46015, 42.75 N x 124.85W:
Air Temp: 45°F/ 7°C
Humidity: 81%
W. Dir: South (185 - 194 Degrees)
W. Spd: 15.6 kts. (17.9 mph/ 28.8 km/h)
W. Gusts: 19.4 kts. (22.4 mph/ 36.0 km/h)
DWP: 10 sec
DWH: 5.58 ft/ 1.70 m
DWR: exactly 5.6 ft/ exactly 1.7 m
WWP: 7 sec
WWH: 3.28 ft/ 1.00 m
WWR: 2.46 - 4.10 ft/ 0.75 - 1.25 m
WSP: 10 sec
WSH: 4.92 ft/ 1.50 m
WSR: 4.10 - 5.74 ft/ 1.25 - 1.75 m
AP: 30.12 in/ 1020 hPa
PT: +0.01 in/ +0.4 hPa, Increasing (Steadily or unsteadily)
Water Depth: 971 ft/ 296 m
Wave Height: 7.02 ft/ 2.14 m
Spectral Peak Period: 10.0 sec
Average Wave Period: 6.6 sec
Barometric Pressure: 30.12 Hg, 1020 hPa
High Tide: 14:20 ~ 7.06 ft.
Low Tide: 19:36 ~ 2.83 ft.
Water Temp: 49°F/ 9.5°C

Full Moon, 98% of the Moon is Illuminated.
Nautical Twilight: Rise: 05:10 AM PDT; Set: 21:19 PM PDT.

End Log.

[CaptJackSparrow]

Ship’s Weather Log.
From the Deck of The Black Pearl. 45 N x 124 W.
22 April 2008. tue. 11:29.

Current conditions for Lincoln City, OR:
Humidity: 83%
Dew Point: 43°F/ 6°C
Wind: 4.0 mph/ 6.0 km/h, SE
Gusts: 4.0 mph/ 6.0 km/h
Windchill: 48°F/ 9°C
Pressure: 29.69 in/ 1005.3 hPa (Steady)
Visibility: 5.0 mi/ 8.0 km
UV: 2 / 16
Clouds: Overcast, 2600 ft/ 972 m
Currently: 48.4°F/ 9°C, Drizzle
Ondeck: 50°F/ 10°C, overcast. cool, [u]very[/] still air - ever so slight air current. ocean blue, patches of green. widely scatt’r’d whitecaps, choppy. visibility not th’ greatest, but at least it’s still a clear horizon... seas ‘n’ swells have a “healthy” roll.

Forecast:
Tuesday:
52°F/ 36°F ~ 11°C/ 2°C, Rain showers, 90% chance of precipitation. AM: Rain at times N in the morning otherwise showers with a slight chance of t-storms in the afternoon. Some t-storms may produce small hail in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 50. S wind 5 to 15 mph. PM: Showers. Snow level lowering to 2000 ft after midnight. Snow accumulation up to 2 in. Lows in the 30s. S wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday:
45°F/ 36°F ~ 7°C/ 2°C, Rain showers, 90% chance of precipitation. AM: Showers and a slight chance of t-storms. Some t-storms may produce small hail. Snow level 2000 ft rising to 2500 ft in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 in. Highs in the 40s. SW wind 10 to 15 mph. PM: Mostly cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of t-storms in the evening... then a chance of showers after midnight. Some t-storms may produce small hail in the evening. Snow level 2500 ft. Lows in the 30s. SW wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday:
47°F/ 36°F ~ 8°C/ 2°C, Chance of rain, 30% chance of precipitation. AM: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs 45 to 55. SW wind 5 t o15 mph. PM: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 35.

Marine Forecast:
Gale Warning remains in effect until noon PDT today.
Synopsis for the Southern Oregon Coastal Waters:
A cold front will move through the waters late this afternoon. Low pressure will remain off the OR Coast tonight through Wednesday... then slowly weakening and moving inland Wednesday night. Weak high pressure builds in Thursday.

Today:
S wind 30 kt with gusts to 40 kt... easing to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt in the afternoon. Combined seas 14 ft dominant period 16 seconds... subsiding to 8 ft in the afternoon. Showers.
Tonight:
SW wind 15 to 20 kt... becoming S 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt after midnight. Wind waves 4 ft... building to 6 ft after midnight. SW swell 5 ft @ 7 seconds. Showers.
Wednesday:
S wind 20 to 25 kt... becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 5 ft. SW swell 5 ft @ 7 seconds. Slight chance of t-storms in the morning. Showers through the day.
Wednesday Night:
W wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. WInd waves 2 ft. SW swell 6 ft. Showers in the evening... then chance of showers after midnight.

Current weather/ wave observations for 16 NM W of Port Orford, OR; Buoy ID: 46015, 42.75 N x 124.85W:
Air Temp: 49°F/ 10°C
Humidity: 94%
W. Dir: South (175 - 184 Degrees)
W. Spd: 25.3 kts. (29.1 mph/ 46.8 km/h)
W. Gusts: 31.1 kts. (35.8 mph/ 57.6 km/h)
DWP: 8 sec
DWH: 10.17 ft/ 3.10 m
DWR: exactly 10.2 ft/ exactly 3.1 m
WWP: 8 sec
WWH: 9.84 ft/ 3.00 m
WWR: 9.02 - 10.66 ft/ 2.75 - 3.25 m
WSP: 15 sec
WSH: 1.64 ft/0.50 m
WSR: 0.82 - 2.46 ft/ 0.25 - 0.75 m
AP: 29.74 in/ 1007 hPa
PT: -0.05 in/ -1.8 hPa, Decreasing, then steady; or decreasing, then decreasing more slowly.
Water Depth: 971 ft/ 296 m
Wave Height: 10.17 ft/ 3.10 m
Spectral Peak Period: 7.7 sec
Average Wave Period: 6.5 sec
Barometric Pressure: 29.7 Hg, 1006 hPa
High Tide: 14:59 ~ 6.88 ft.
Low Tide: 20:09 ~ 3.21 ft.
Water Temp: 49°F/ 9.5°C

Waning Gibbous, 95% of the Moon is Illuminated.
Nautical Twilight: Rise: 05:08 AM PDT; Set: 21:20 PM PDT.

End Log.

[CaptJackSparrow]

Ship’s Weather Log.
From the Deck of The Black Pearl. 45 N x 124 W.
23 April 2008. wed. 12:42.

Current conditions for Lincoln City, OR:
Humidity: 84%
Dew Point: 41°F/ 5°C
Wind: 20.0 mph/ 32.0 km/h, SSE
Gusts: 24.0 mph/ 38.0 km/h
Windchill: 38°F/ 3°C
Pressure: 29.72 in/ 1006.3 hPa
Visibility: 7.0 mi/ 11.3 km
UV: 2 / 16
Clouds: Mostly cloudy, 2200 ft/ 670 m; Mostly cloudy, 2900 ft/ 883 m; Overcast, 4000 ft/ 1219 m.
Currently: 45.7°F/ 7°C, Overcast.
Ondeck: 46°F/ 8°C, overcast, cold, windy, gusty. when ay look thru me spyglass, th’ ocean blends with sky, but ay can see that it’s deep blue, rough - whitecaps, choppy... seas ‘n’ swells break like waves... all swells ‘n’ break’rs foamy.

Forecast:
Wednesday:
45°F/ 36°F ~ 7°C/ 2°C, Rain showers, 90% chance of precipitation. AM: Showers. Snow level 2000 ft... but 1000 to 1500 ft in heavier showers. Snow accumulation up to 3 in. Highs around 45. S wind 15 to 20 mph. PM: Mostly cloudy. Showers in the evening... then a chance of showers after midnight. Snow level 2500 ft. No snow accumulation. Lows around 35. W wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday:
47°F/ 36°F ~ 8°C/ 2°C, Chance of rain, 20% chance of precipitation. AM: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs 45 to 55. SW wind 5 to 15 mph. PM: Mostly cloudy wtih a slight chance of showers. Lows around 35. SW wind 10 mph.
Friday:
52°F/ 40°F ~ 11°C/ 4°C, Chance of rain, 20% chance of precipitation. AM: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers... mainly S. Highs 50 to 55. Light wind. PM: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening... then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows around 40.

Marine Forecast:
Gale Warning remains in effect until 2 PM PDT this afternoon.
Synopsis for the Southern Oregon Coastal Waters:
Strong low pressure centered 140 mi NW of Newport, OR will weaken and move inland over Astoria this aftenroon. A weaker trough of low pressure will linger in the coastal waters tonight. High pressure off northern CA coast will extend N into the waters Thursday followed by a warm front Friday.

Today:
SW wind 30 to 35 kt... becoming W 20 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Combined seas 11 to 13 ft dominant period 9 seconds. Showers.
Tonight:
W wind 20 to 25 kt early... becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Wind waves 5 ft... subsiding to 2 ft after midnight. W swell 8 ft @ 10 seconds. Showers likely in the evening.. then chance of showers after midnight.
Thursday:
SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft. W swell 6 ft @ 10 seconds. Slight chance of showers.
Thursday Night:
SW wind to 10 kt... backing to S after midnight. Wind waves 1 ft. W swell 6 ft. Slight chance of showers.

Current weather/ wave observations for Newport, OR; Buoy ID: NWpo3, 44.61 N x 124.07 W:
Air Temp: 47°F/ 8°C
Humidity: 71%
W. Dir: SSW (195 - 204 Degrees)
W. Spd: 32.0 kts. (36.8 mph/ 59.3 km/h)
W. Gusts: 39.0 kts. (44.9 mph/ 7.22 km/h)
AP: 29.82 in/ 1010 hPa
PT: +0.04 in/ +1.5 hPa, Decreasing or steady, then increasing; or increasing, then increasing more rapidly.
Water Depth: 971 ft/ 296 m
Wave Height: 10.27 ft/ 3.13 m
Spectral Peak Period: 9.1 sec
Average Wave Period: 6.6 sec
Barometric Pressure: 29.8 Hg, 1009 hPa
High Tide: 15:40 ~ 6.62 ft.
Low Tide: 20:42 ~ 3.55 ft.
Water Temp: 49°F/ 9.5°C

Waning Gibbous, 90% of the Moon is Illuminated.
Nautical Twilight: Rise: 05:06 AM PDT; Set: 21:22 PM PDT.

End Log.

[CaptJackSparrow]

Ship’s Weather Log.
From the Deck of The Black Pearl. 45 N x 124 W.
24 April 2008. thur. 09:31.

Current conditions for Lincoln City, OR:
Humidity: 73%
Dew Point: 39°F/ 4°C
Wind: 6.0 mph/ 9.0 km/h, S
Gusts: 7.0 mph/ 11.0 km/h
Windchill: 45°F/ 7°C
Pressure: 30.26 in/ 1024 hPa (Steady)
Visibility: 10.0 mi/ 16.1 km
UV: 1 / 16
Clouds: Scattered clouds, 2300 ft/ 701 m; Overcast, 4100 ft/ 1249 m.
Currently: 47.2°F/ 8°C, Overcast.
Ondeck: 50°F/ 10°C, mostly clear, some scatt’r’d clouds... cold, light wind. ocean bright blue, can see aquamarine in waves. a lit’le choppy... widely scatt’r’d whitecaps. seas ‘n’ swells average. break’rs foamy.

Forecast:
Thursday:
49°F/ 36°F ~ 9°C/ 2°C, Partly cloudy. AM: Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Highs 50 to 55. W wind 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SW in the afternoon. PM: Partly cloudy. Becoming mostly cloudy S with a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows around 35. W wind 5 to 15 mph becoming light after midnight.
Friday:
49°F/ 40°F ~ 9°C/ 4°C, Rain, 60% chance of precipitation. AM: Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning... then rain likely in the afternoon. Highs 50 to 55. S wind 5 to 10 mph PM: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows 35 to 40. SE wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday:
56°F/ 41°F ~ 13°C/ 5°C, Chance of rain, 30% chance of precipitation. AM: Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning... then a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Warmer. Highs 55 to 65. SE wind 5 to 15 mph. PM: Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.

Marine Forecast:
No Active Advisories.
Synopsis for the Southern Oregon Coastal Waters:
High pressure over southern OR will expand northward today and will persist through Friday afternoon. A warn front will move across the waters Friday night followed by a weak cold front Sunday.

Today:
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 2 ft. W swell 6 ft @ 9 seconds.
Tonight:
W wind 5 to 10 kt... backing to SE after midnight. Wind waves 1 ft. W swell 5 ft @ 10 seconds. Slight chance of rain after midnight.
Friday:
SE wind 5 to 10 kt... rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft. W swell 4 ft @ 10 seconds. Chance of rain in the morning... then rain likely in the afternoon.
Friday Night:
SE wind 15 to 20 tk... becoming S 15 to 25 kt after midnight. Wind waves 5 ft. W swell 5 ft. Chance of rain in the evening... then rain likely after midnight.

Current weather/ wave observations for 16 NM W of Port Orford, OR; Buoy ID: 46015, 42.75 N x 124.85W:
Air Temp: 48°F/ 9°C
Humidity:69%
W. Dir: West (255 - 264 Degrees)
W. Spd: 5.8 kts. (6.7 mph/ 10.8 km/h)
W. Gusts: 7.8 kts. (8.9 mph/ 14.4 km/h)
DWP: 8 sec
DWH: 6.56 ft/ 2.00 m
DWR: exactly 6.6 ft/ exactly 2.0 m
WWP: 4 sec
WWH: 1.64 ft/ 0.25 - 0.75 m
WWR: 0.82 - 2.46 ft/ 0.25 - 0.75 m
WSP: 8 sec
WSH: 6.56 ft/ 2.00 m
WSR: 5.74 - 7.38 ft/ 1.75 - 2.25 m
AP: 30.39 in/ 1029 hPa
PT: +0.05 in/ +1.8 hPa, Increasing, then steady; or increasing, then increasing more slowly.
Water Depth: 971 ft/ 296 m
Wave Height: 7.81 ft/ 2.38 m
Spectral Peak Period: 9.1 sec
Average Wave Period: 7.0 sec
Barometric Pressure: 30.4 Hg, 1029 hPa
High Tide: 16:23 ~ 6.30 ft.
Low Tide: 21:17 ~ 3.83 ft.
Water Temp: 49°F/ 9.5°C

Waning Gibbous, 85% of the Moon is Illuminated.
Nautical Twilight: Rise: 05:04 AM PDT; Set: 21:23 PM PDT.

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