Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Marcus Hook, PA
April 29, 2024 4:26 PM EDT (20:26 UTC) Change Location
 | Sunrise 6:01 AM Sunset 7:55 PM Moonrise 12:07 AM Moonset 8:55 AM |
ANZ430 Delaware Bay Waters North Of East Point Nj To Slaughter Beach De- 402 Pm Edt Mon Apr 29 2024
Tonight - S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming sw late. Waves 1 foot or less.
Tue - SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 foot or less.
Tue night - SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft in the evening, then 1 foot or less.
Wed - N winds around 5 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less. A chance of showers.
Wed night - E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 foot or less. A chance of showers in the evening.
Thu - E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming se in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less.
Thu night - SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 foot or less.
Fri - E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming se 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less.
Fri night - SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft in the evening, then 1 foot or less.
Sat - E winds around 10 kt. Waves 1 foot or less.
Sat night - SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft. A chance of showers.
ANZ400 402 Pm Edt Mon Apr 29 2024
Synopsis for the coastal waters from sandy hook nj to fenwick island de and for delaware bay - High pressure builds in early this morning and lingers through the remainder of the day, before a series of fronts and low pressure systems affect the east coast Wednesday through the end of the week. High pressure looks to return to end the weekend and start the new week.
Area Discussion for - Philadelphia/Mount Holly, PA
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FXUS61 KPHI 292004 AFDPHI
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 404 PM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024
SYNOPSIS
An upper ridge builds along the East Coast through the remainder of today. A backdoor cold front approaches this evening and stalls across the region on Tuesday as an upper trough approaches. Showers and thunderstorms return later Tuesday and possibly into Wednesday, before weak high pressure builds in for Thursday and Friday. Another cold front approaches by the weekend which may bring some unsettled weather through early next week.
NEAR TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/
An upper-level ridge axis is passing over the East Coast today, with 500 mb heights approaching 580 dm and 850 mb temperatures near 15C.
With some decent mixing, this is translating into high temperatures well into the 80s across almost our entire region away from the immediate coast this afternoon. Even a few spots have neared 90F, and a few of our 'climate sites' will be in jeopardy of tying or even breaking their daily record highs for April 29th. A sea breeze has been gradually marching inland and west-northwestward across New Jersey, and should make it to the urban corridor around 8 PM this evening. That will tend to cool temperatures back into the 70s, with a light southeast breeze.
Meanwhile, we will need to keep an eye on the radar through about sunset for pop-up showers and even a stray thunderstorm or two possible, mainly north of an Allentown to Tom's River line.
We had one shower pop-up in Morris County, but otherwise with the upper-level ridge and associated subsidence, and very limited forcing, convection will struggle to ignite and maintain itself for very long. CAPE near 1500 j/kg including DCAPE values around 700 j/kg, at least according to RAP analysis, and effective shear of 20- 30 kt over northeast PA and northern NJ will mean that any thunderstorm might be capable of becoming briefly strong, but should not push severe limits.
Otherwise, heading through tonight it will be unseasonably mild once again, with lows in the low 60s for much of our area.
However, a back door front will press in from the northeast as surface high pressure noses southward across New England. That will bring a push of cooler air on northeast to east winds, as well as some low clouds and perhaps even patchy fog from midnight through early Tuesday morning. Model guidance varies on how far south that will reach, but it could come close to Philly by morning. That will have an effect on high temperatures on Tuesday, even while the clouds lift back north and scatter.
For now am still forecasting low 80s around Philly, but only near 70F at Trenton, and much of north NJ to the Poconos and down the shore will be stuck in the 60s with some clouds hanging around on Tuesday...a stark contrast from Monday.
By later Tuesday afternoon, we will once again need to watch out for showers and thunderstorms, this time approaching from eastern Pennsylvania. Outside of the influence of the cooler airmass from the backdoor front and onshore flow, CAPE may reach 1000-2000 j/kg along with shear of 30-35 kt of bulk shear. With some larger scale synoptic forcing from an approaching shortwave trough, and an associated weakening cold front, that should help support some stronger thunderstorms. However, it is questionable how far east across PA the better instability will extend, especially as we start to lose daytime heating toward sunset. As a result, showers and storms will likely weaken as they approach the I-95 corridor toward or shortly after sunset.
SHORT TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/
Any thunderstorm and shower activity that does enter our northwestern areas will begin to dwindle and lose their punch as we move deeper into Tuesday night. Not to say that embedded rumbles of thunder won't continue, but the firepower of the storms compared to during the day will be much less due to the loss of diurnal heating.
Regardless, best chances for showers/thundershowers on Tuesday night continue to be north and west of the I-95 corridor where up to a half inch of rain is possible. For areas south and east, most places are expected to remain quite dry aside for a passing shower under mostly cloudy skies. Lows will be in the 50s for most, with temps remaining in the 60s across the Delmarva.
By Wednesday the low pressure moves offshore, however while temps drop, humidities levels increase as dew points remain in the upper 50s. With upper trough slowing down as it passes by, there likely will be a few showers lingering across South Jersey and the Delmarva into Wednesday afternoon with rainfall amounts up to a tenth of an inch in these areas. Most places north of Philadelphia should dry out despite stubborn cloud cover hanging around most of the day.
Temps will be in the 70s for much of the area except along the shore which will be stuck in the low 60s with continued onshore flow.
By Wednesday night and Thursday, upper trough moves far enough offshore that the area is no longer impacted as upper ridge begins to approach from the west. Coinciding high pressure builds nearby as well leading to the return of sunny skies by Thursday. Lows will be in the mid 40s to mid 50s on Wednesday night before getting back up into the mid 70s to around 80 degrees on Thursday.
LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/
High pressure remains nearby Thursday night and Friday before beginning to vacate the area into Friday night. As it does so, guidance is keen on having another backdoor cold front sinking southwestward across the area with another push of some cooler air.
On the synoptic scale back to the west, another upper trough will begin to approach the area over the weekend which will lead to periods of showers and possible thunderstorms throughout the weekend. Not looking like a washout by any means as PoPs are only in the 30-50% range, but definitely think there will be some shower activity around with abundance of low-level moisture and approaching cold front from the west. Depending on timing of the front, shower activity may linger into the start of next week as well, but the exact details on this is yet to be seen considering it is a week away.
Temperatures throughout the long term period are progged to be quite seasonable for early May with a mixed bag of 60-70s across the area.
AVIATION /20Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG, KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.
Tonight...Mainly VFR for most sites. However, guidance indicates a stratus layer will push in from the northeast, associated with a backdoor cold front. As a result, ceilings could lower to IFR or even LIFR from TTN to ABE northward, possibly reaching as far south as RDG, PHL, and ACY for a few hours early Tuesday. Some patchy fog may once again occur at some sites. Mainly variable or easterly winds 5 kts or less. Low confidence.
Tuesday...Some IFR/LIFR may persist until 15Z or so but should lift north of TTN and ABE before too long into the morning.
Otherwise, VFR conditions for the bulk of the day. Showers and even a few thunderstorms will try to push in from the NW in the afternoon, reaching ABE/RDG after 20-21Z, and possibly surviving to near I-95 around 00Z or so. Winds will be mainly easterly at the TAF sites, but may vary around PHL and ACY as some SW winds try to push in for the afternoon. Winds will be 10 kt or less, though. Moderate confidence.
Outlook...
Tuesday night...VFR early, likely becoming sub-VFR at KABE/KRDG with showers and thunderstorms, possible sub-VFR along the I-95 corridor terminals with shower activity as well. Winds light and variable.
Moderate confidence.
Wednesday through Friday...Any lingering sub-VFR CIGs early Wednesday will become VFR by the afternoon and persist through Friday. High confidence.
Friday night through Saturday...Sub-VFR possible with rain showers.
Low confidence.
MARINE
No marine headlines anticipated through Tuesday. S to SE winds around 10 kt will become more SW later tonight into Tuesday near and south of Atlantic City, while ENE winds will persist on Tuesday farther north. Those southerly winds could gust 20-25 kt Tuesday afternoon, with seas building above 4 ft, which could briefly flirt with SCA criteria.
Outlook...
Tuesday night through Saturday...Winds and seas on both the ocean waters and the Delaware Bay are expected to remain below SCA criteria. Onshore flow varying between NE to SE winds are expected through the period. Shower activity is possible Tuesday night into Wednesday with another period possible on Saturday.
CLIMATE
Near record breaking high temperatures are forecast today.
Records for our climate sites are listed below:
Daily Record High Temperatures for April 29th
Site Record/Year Allentown (ABE) 86/1974 AC Airport (ACY) 92/1974 AC Marina (55N) 88/2017 Georgetown (GED) 91/2017 Mount Pocono (MPO) 82/1974 Philadelphia (PHL) 90/1974 Reading (RDG) 91/1888 Trenton (TTN) 88/1974 Wilmington (ILG) 91/1974|
PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
PA...None.
NJ...None.
DE...None.
MD...None.
MARINE...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 404 PM EDT Mon Apr 29 2024
SYNOPSIS
An upper ridge builds along the East Coast through the remainder of today. A backdoor cold front approaches this evening and stalls across the region on Tuesday as an upper trough approaches. Showers and thunderstorms return later Tuesday and possibly into Wednesday, before weak high pressure builds in for Thursday and Friday. Another cold front approaches by the weekend which may bring some unsettled weather through early next week.
NEAR TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/
An upper-level ridge axis is passing over the East Coast today, with 500 mb heights approaching 580 dm and 850 mb temperatures near 15C.
With some decent mixing, this is translating into high temperatures well into the 80s across almost our entire region away from the immediate coast this afternoon. Even a few spots have neared 90F, and a few of our 'climate sites' will be in jeopardy of tying or even breaking their daily record highs for April 29th. A sea breeze has been gradually marching inland and west-northwestward across New Jersey, and should make it to the urban corridor around 8 PM this evening. That will tend to cool temperatures back into the 70s, with a light southeast breeze.
Meanwhile, we will need to keep an eye on the radar through about sunset for pop-up showers and even a stray thunderstorm or two possible, mainly north of an Allentown to Tom's River line.
We had one shower pop-up in Morris County, but otherwise with the upper-level ridge and associated subsidence, and very limited forcing, convection will struggle to ignite and maintain itself for very long. CAPE near 1500 j/kg including DCAPE values around 700 j/kg, at least according to RAP analysis, and effective shear of 20- 30 kt over northeast PA and northern NJ will mean that any thunderstorm might be capable of becoming briefly strong, but should not push severe limits.
Otherwise, heading through tonight it will be unseasonably mild once again, with lows in the low 60s for much of our area.
However, a back door front will press in from the northeast as surface high pressure noses southward across New England. That will bring a push of cooler air on northeast to east winds, as well as some low clouds and perhaps even patchy fog from midnight through early Tuesday morning. Model guidance varies on how far south that will reach, but it could come close to Philly by morning. That will have an effect on high temperatures on Tuesday, even while the clouds lift back north and scatter.
For now am still forecasting low 80s around Philly, but only near 70F at Trenton, and much of north NJ to the Poconos and down the shore will be stuck in the 60s with some clouds hanging around on Tuesday...a stark contrast from Monday.
By later Tuesday afternoon, we will once again need to watch out for showers and thunderstorms, this time approaching from eastern Pennsylvania. Outside of the influence of the cooler airmass from the backdoor front and onshore flow, CAPE may reach 1000-2000 j/kg along with shear of 30-35 kt of bulk shear. With some larger scale synoptic forcing from an approaching shortwave trough, and an associated weakening cold front, that should help support some stronger thunderstorms. However, it is questionable how far east across PA the better instability will extend, especially as we start to lose daytime heating toward sunset. As a result, showers and storms will likely weaken as they approach the I-95 corridor toward or shortly after sunset.
SHORT TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/
Any thunderstorm and shower activity that does enter our northwestern areas will begin to dwindle and lose their punch as we move deeper into Tuesday night. Not to say that embedded rumbles of thunder won't continue, but the firepower of the storms compared to during the day will be much less due to the loss of diurnal heating.
Regardless, best chances for showers/thundershowers on Tuesday night continue to be north and west of the I-95 corridor where up to a half inch of rain is possible. For areas south and east, most places are expected to remain quite dry aside for a passing shower under mostly cloudy skies. Lows will be in the 50s for most, with temps remaining in the 60s across the Delmarva.
By Wednesday the low pressure moves offshore, however while temps drop, humidities levels increase as dew points remain in the upper 50s. With upper trough slowing down as it passes by, there likely will be a few showers lingering across South Jersey and the Delmarva into Wednesday afternoon with rainfall amounts up to a tenth of an inch in these areas. Most places north of Philadelphia should dry out despite stubborn cloud cover hanging around most of the day.
Temps will be in the 70s for much of the area except along the shore which will be stuck in the low 60s with continued onshore flow.
By Wednesday night and Thursday, upper trough moves far enough offshore that the area is no longer impacted as upper ridge begins to approach from the west. Coinciding high pressure builds nearby as well leading to the return of sunny skies by Thursday. Lows will be in the mid 40s to mid 50s on Wednesday night before getting back up into the mid 70s to around 80 degrees on Thursday.
LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/
High pressure remains nearby Thursday night and Friday before beginning to vacate the area into Friday night. As it does so, guidance is keen on having another backdoor cold front sinking southwestward across the area with another push of some cooler air.
On the synoptic scale back to the west, another upper trough will begin to approach the area over the weekend which will lead to periods of showers and possible thunderstorms throughout the weekend. Not looking like a washout by any means as PoPs are only in the 30-50% range, but definitely think there will be some shower activity around with abundance of low-level moisture and approaching cold front from the west. Depending on timing of the front, shower activity may linger into the start of next week as well, but the exact details on this is yet to be seen considering it is a week away.
Temperatures throughout the long term period are progged to be quite seasonable for early May with a mixed bag of 60-70s across the area.
AVIATION /20Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG, KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.
Tonight...Mainly VFR for most sites. However, guidance indicates a stratus layer will push in from the northeast, associated with a backdoor cold front. As a result, ceilings could lower to IFR or even LIFR from TTN to ABE northward, possibly reaching as far south as RDG, PHL, and ACY for a few hours early Tuesday. Some patchy fog may once again occur at some sites. Mainly variable or easterly winds 5 kts or less. Low confidence.
Tuesday...Some IFR/LIFR may persist until 15Z or so but should lift north of TTN and ABE before too long into the morning.
Otherwise, VFR conditions for the bulk of the day. Showers and even a few thunderstorms will try to push in from the NW in the afternoon, reaching ABE/RDG after 20-21Z, and possibly surviving to near I-95 around 00Z or so. Winds will be mainly easterly at the TAF sites, but may vary around PHL and ACY as some SW winds try to push in for the afternoon. Winds will be 10 kt or less, though. Moderate confidence.
Outlook...
Tuesday night...VFR early, likely becoming sub-VFR at KABE/KRDG with showers and thunderstorms, possible sub-VFR along the I-95 corridor terminals with shower activity as well. Winds light and variable.
Moderate confidence.
Wednesday through Friday...Any lingering sub-VFR CIGs early Wednesday will become VFR by the afternoon and persist through Friday. High confidence.
Friday night through Saturday...Sub-VFR possible with rain showers.
Low confidence.
MARINE
No marine headlines anticipated through Tuesday. S to SE winds around 10 kt will become more SW later tonight into Tuesday near and south of Atlantic City, while ENE winds will persist on Tuesday farther north. Those southerly winds could gust 20-25 kt Tuesday afternoon, with seas building above 4 ft, which could briefly flirt with SCA criteria.
Outlook...
Tuesday night through Saturday...Winds and seas on both the ocean waters and the Delaware Bay are expected to remain below SCA criteria. Onshore flow varying between NE to SE winds are expected through the period. Shower activity is possible Tuesday night into Wednesday with another period possible on Saturday.
CLIMATE
Near record breaking high temperatures are forecast today.
Records for our climate sites are listed below:
Daily Record High Temperatures for April 29th
Site Record/Year Allentown (ABE) 86/1974 AC Airport (ACY) 92/1974 AC Marina (55N) 88/2017 Georgetown (GED) 91/2017 Mount Pocono (MPO) 82/1974 Philadelphia (PHL) 90/1974 Reading (RDG) 91/1888 Trenton (TTN) 88/1974 Wilmington (ILG) 91/1974|
PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
PA...None.
NJ...None.
DE...None.
MD...None.
MARINE...None.
| Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air Temp | Water Temp | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
| MRCP1 - 8540433 - Marcus Hook, PA | 0 mi | 57 min | 83°F | 60°F | 29.95 | |||
| PHBP1 - 8545240 - Philadelphia, PA | 17 mi | 57 min | 85°F | 58°F | 29.93 | |||
| DELD1 - 8551762 - Delaware City, DE | 18 mi | 57 min | SE 7G | 81°F | 29.96 | |||
| RDYD1 - 8551910 - Reedy Point, DE | 19 mi | 57 min | 91°F | 60°F | 29.95 | |||
| BDSP1 | 21 mi | 57 min | 84°F | 58°F | 29.95 | |||
| CHCM2 - 8573927 - Chesapeake City, MD | 29 mi | 57 min | N 1G | 87°F | 63°F | 29.96 | ||
| BDRN4 - 8539094 - Burlington, Delaware River, NJ | 34 mi | 51 min | W 5.1G | 84°F | 58°F | 29.94 | ||
| SJSN4 - 8537121 - Ship John Shoal, NJ | 35 mi | 57 min | SSE 11G | 74°F | 29.98 | |||
| NBLP1 - 8548989 - Newbold, PA | 42 mi | 57 min | 0G | 86°F | 61°F | 29.96 |
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Airport Reports
EDIT (hide/show) Help Click EDIT to display multiple airports. Follow links for more data.| Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp | DewPt | RH | inHg |
| KPHL PHILADELPHIA INTL,PA | 10 sm | 32 min | S 07 | 10 sm | Partly Cloudy | 90°F | 57°F | 34% | 29.94 | |
| KILG NEW CASTLE,DE | 14 sm | 35 min | SSE 10 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 86°F | 61°F | 43% | 29.96 | |
| KOQN BRANDYWINE RGNL,PA | 15 sm | 11 min | WNW 04 | 10 sm | Partly Cloudy | 88°F | 52°F | 29% | 29.97 | |
| KLOM WINGS FIELD,PA | 24 sm | 11 min | WSW 04 | 10 sm | Clear | 90°F | 57°F | 34% | 29.95 |
Marcus Hook
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Mon -- 01:02 AM EDT Moonrise
Mon -- 04:23 AM EDT 5.84 feet High Tide
Mon -- 05:59 AM EDT Sunrise
Mon -- 09:51 AM EDT Moonset
Mon -- 12:32 PM EDT 0.61 feet Low Tide
Mon -- 05:13 PM EDT 4.70 feet High Tide
Mon -- 07:50 PM EDT Sunset
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Mon -- 01:02 AM EDT Moonrise
Mon -- 04:23 AM EDT 5.84 feet High Tide
Mon -- 05:59 AM EDT Sunrise
Mon -- 09:51 AM EDT Moonset
Mon -- 12:32 PM EDT 0.61 feet Low Tide
Mon -- 05:13 PM EDT 4.70 feet High Tide
Mon -- 07:50 PM EDT Sunset
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 0.8 |
| 1 am |
| 1.7 |
| 2 am |
| 3.6 |
| 3 am |
| 5.2 |
| 4 am |
| 5.8 |
| 5 am |
| 5.8 |
| 6 am |
| 5.3 |
| 7 am |
| 4.4 |
| 8 am |
| 3.5 |
| 9 am |
| 2.7 |
| 10 am |
| 1.9 |
| 11 am |
| 1.3 |
| 12 pm |
| 0.7 |
| 1 pm |
| 0.7 |
| 2 pm |
| 1.9 |
| 3 pm |
| 3.5 |
| 4 pm |
| 4.4 |
| 5 pm |
| 4.7 |
| 6 pm |
| 4.6 |
| 7 pm |
| 4 |
| 8 pm |
| 3.1 |
| 9 pm |
| 2.4 |
| 10 pm |
| 1.7 |
| 11 pm |
| 1.1 |
Philadelphia
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Mon -- 01:05 AM EDT Moonrise
Mon -- 01:27 AM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Mon -- 03:34 AM EDT 1.98 knots Max Flood
Mon -- 06:02 AM EDT Sunrise
Mon -- 06:39 AM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Mon -- 09:51 AM EDT -1.83 knots Max Ebb
Mon -- 09:53 AM EDT Moonset
Mon -- 02:27 PM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Mon -- 04:15 PM EDT 1.49 knots Max Flood
Mon -- 07:27 PM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Mon -- 07:53 PM EDT Sunset
Mon -- 10:35 PM EDT -1.79 knots Max Ebb
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Mon -- 01:05 AM EDT Moonrise
Mon -- 01:27 AM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Mon -- 03:34 AM EDT 1.98 knots Max Flood
Mon -- 06:02 AM EDT Sunrise
Mon -- 06:39 AM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Mon -- 09:51 AM EDT -1.83 knots Max Ebb
Mon -- 09:53 AM EDT Moonset
Mon -- 02:27 PM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Mon -- 04:15 PM EDT 1.49 knots Max Flood
Mon -- 07:27 PM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Mon -- 07:53 PM EDT Sunset
Mon -- 10:35 PM EDT -1.79 knots Max Ebb
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Current, knots
| 12 am |
| -1 |
| 1 am |
| -0.4 |
| 2 am |
| 0.7 |
| 3 am |
| 1.8 |
| 4 am |
| 1.9 |
| 5 am |
| 1.2 |
| 6 am |
| 0.5 |
| 7 am |
| -0.3 |
| 8 am |
| -1.3 |
| 9 am |
| -1.8 |
| 10 am |
| -1.8 |
| 11 am |
| -1.7 |
| 12 pm |
| -1.5 |
| 1 pm |
| -1.2 |
| 2 pm |
| -0.5 |
| 3 pm |
| 0.7 |
| 4 pm |
| 1.5 |
| 5 pm |
| 1.3 |
| 6 pm |
| 0.9 |
| 7 pm |
| 0.4 |
| 8 pm |
| -0.6 |
| 9 pm |
| -1.4 |
| 10 pm |
| -1.7 |
| 11 pm |
| -1.8 |
Philadelphia, PA,
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