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May 18, 2013
The latest breaking news, tornado warnings, photos and more.
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May 18, 2013
More than five dozens climbers successfully scaled Mount Everest.
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May 18, 2013
The photos, reports, and perspective behind flooding rain in parts of Alabama Saturday.
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May 17, 2013
Indonesian-born and Qatar-based photographer Helminadia Ranford captured breathtaking photos of Mt. Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
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May 17, 2013
A spacewalk has repaired a leak on the International Space Station, NASA said.
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May 18, 2013
Spring warmth has arrived in most of the U.S., except this state.
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May 16, 2013
Storm storms leave damage near Shreveport, Louisiana. See photos and tweets.
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May 18, 2013
We walk through the full timeline of the Texas tornadoes on May 15, 2013.
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May 16, 2013
Where Earth has been changed forever.
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May 16, 2013
Thousands of small glaciers, unconnected to continental-scale ice sheets, have dumped about 260 million tons of meltwater into the ocean annually between 2003 and 2009.
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May 16, 2013
After months with record-low activity, the 2013 tornado season roared back with a vengeance on Wednesday as at least 10 twisters touched down across portions of north-central Texas, killing at least 6 and injuring dozens more.
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May 18, 2013
Steam and ash clouds are occasionally rising to 20,000 feet from an active Alaska volcano.
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May 16, 2013
Seismic activity is continuing at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City and authorities say they have readied shelters and identified evacuation routes in case they should be needed.
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May 16, 2013
Cyclone Mahasan weakened Thursday afternoon into a tropical storm and then dissipated, causing far less damage than had been feared as it passed over Bangladesh and spared Myanmar almost entirely, meteorological officials said.
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May 17, 2013
The Ocean Conservancy releases stunning photos from its recent international beach cleanup day.
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May 17, 2013
Finding the oldest water on Earth has implications for understanding life on Earth and maybe Mars.
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May 18, 2013
It's now time to move on in a Texas town wrecked by a massive twister.
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May 16, 2013
The scientific agreement that climate change is happening, and that it's caused by human activity, is significant and growing, according to a new study published Thursday.
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May 16, 2013
Severe weather broke out in northeastern Texas, including the Dallas Fort Worth area. Below are reports of hail and tornadoes from throughout social media.
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May 15, 2013
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken, possibly jeopardizing searches for life outside the Milky Way.
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| Overcast with a chance of rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 41F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 64F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with rain showers, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North after midnight. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 48F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog early. High of 64F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 68F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 48F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 36 | 58 | 38 | 57 | 40 | 45 | 42 |
| Wind | 5 mph North | 6 mph East | 7 mph SSE | 4 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 67% | 47% | 53% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | 44% | 43% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:07 AM
8:03 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 42 | 58 | 45 | 56 | 47 | 51 | 47 |
| Wind | 4 mph East | 6 mph East | 6 mph SE | 4 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 94% | 61% | 72% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 50% |
| Cloud Cover | 2% | 100% | 59% | 100% |
| Conditions | Fog | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:06 AM
8:04 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 49 | 60 | 53 | 68 | 55 | 61 | 54 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSE | 11 mph South | 8 mph SSW | 7 mph North |
| Humidity | 87% | 79% | 63% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 60% | 60% | 60% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 79% | 57% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:05 AM
8:05 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 60 | 51 | 61 | 52 | 66 | 53 | 53 | 42 |
| Wind | 6 mph North | 5 mph North | 2 mph NNE | 4 mph NE |
| Humidity | 73% | 69% | 59% | 66% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 97% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:04 AM
8:06 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 39 | 60 | 45 | 56 | 48 | 53 | 47 |
| Wind | 4 mph ENE | 8 mph SSE | 8 mph South | 5 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 69% | 59% | 75% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 10% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 86% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:03 AM
8:07 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 48 | 53 | 51 | 62 | 55 | 54 | 45 |
| Wind | 5 mph SSE | 4 mph West | 5 mph North | 1 mph SW |
| Humidity | 99% | 92% | 76% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 40% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 26% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Partly Cloudy | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:02 AM
8:08 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 47 | 63 | 55 | 56 | 52 | 51 | 44 |
| Wind | 2 mph West | 5 mph East | 7 mph NE | 6 mph NNE |
| Humidity | 93% | 78% | 84% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 20% | 30% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 92% | 71% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:02 AM
8:09 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 41 | 59 | 38 | 62 | 42 | 52 | 35 |
| Wind | 8 mph NNE | 9 mph NE | 5 mph East | 2 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 72% | 45% | 47% | 53% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 63% | 100% | 100% | 43% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:01 AM
8:10 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 36 | 61 | 41 | 62 | 43 | 49 | 44 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 2 mph North | 0 mph ESE | 1 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 62% | 49% | 47% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | 21% | 22% | 36% |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:00 AM
8:11 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 45 | 63 | 46 | 62 | 46 | 51 | 47 |
| Wind | 2 mph NNW | 2 mph West | 2 mph SSW | 2 mph WSW |
| Humidity | 91% | 56% | 55% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 52% | 50% | 31% | 18% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
4:59 AM
8:12 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 48 | 62 | 48 | 64 | 48 | 54 | 48 |
| Wind | 2 mph West | 4 mph SSW | 6 mph South | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 94% | 61% | 56% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | 13% | 17% | 17% |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 52 | 46 | 63 | 46 | 68 | 48 | 55 | 46 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph South | 5 mph SW |
| Humidity | 82% | 55% | 48% | 71% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 13% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 18, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KWVL) | 68 °F | 43 °F |
| Record (KWVL) | 88 °F (1977) | 28 °F (1981) |
| Yesterday | 63 °F | 45 °F |
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 18, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:07 AM EDT | 8:03 PM EDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:33 AM EDT | 8:37 PM EDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 3:49 AM EDT | 9:21 PM EDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 2:58 AM EDT | 10:13 PM EDT |
| Moon | 12:46 PM EDT | 1:15 AM EDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 04m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 55m
Tomorrow will be 2m 5s longer.
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| First Quarter, 57% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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69 °F
Fryeburg
66 °F
Sanford
64 °F
Bangor
64 °F
Auburn-Lewiston
63 °F
Millinocket
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28 °F
Houlton
30 °F
Clayton Lake
31 °F
Frenchville
33 °F
Caribou
33 °F
Presque Isle
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Waterville | 59 °F | Scattered Clouds | 5:35 PM EDT |
| Augusta | 59 °F | Scattered Clouds | 4:53 PM EDT |
| Wiscasset | 53 °F | Clear | 4:53 PM EDT |
| Rockland | 50 °F | Clear | 5:35 PM EDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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| No flights were found. | |||
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | VFR (KAUG) |
| Wind Speed: | 5.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 0° (Variable) |
| Ceiling: | Unlimited |
METAR KAUG 182053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW065 SCT095 15/06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP258 60001 T01500061 53004
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Mariners vs. Indians | 1:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 61 °F |
| Blue Jays vs. Yankees | 1:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 70 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Real Sporting de Gijón vs. Xerez | 6:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Alcorcón vs. Barcelona B | 6:00 PM CEST on May 18, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 66° F/ 19° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Sprint Showdown | 7:46 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race | 9:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 | Thunderstorm, 74 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME | 61.1 °F | 47 °F | 51% | SSW at 10.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 292 ft | 5:49 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Waterville ME , North Vassalboro, ME | 59 °F | 48 °F | 66% | West at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 354 ft | 5:10 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Bog Road, Vassalboro, Vassalboro, ME | 58.5 °F | 48 °F | 67% | SE at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 210 ft | 5:47 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| China Lake, South China, ME | 66.9 °F | 46 °F | 47% | South at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 194 ft | 5:45 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Smithfield ME , Smithfield, ME | 61 °F | 51 °F | 69% | SSE at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 260 ft | 5:15 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| South Sidney, Sidney, ME | 58.0 °F | 46 °F | 63% | South at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 256 ft | 5:49 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Cushnoc,Road, Vassalboro, ME | 59.6 °F | 46 °F | 61% | West at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 150 ft | 5:49 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Belgrade Lakes, Belgrade Lakes, ME | 62.5 °F | 46 °F | 56% | SE at 4.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 259 ft | 5:44 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| South-Western Somerset County, Mercer, ME | 63.6 °F | 47 °F | 55% | SW at 6.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 440 ft | 5:49 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| HADS SEBASTICOOK RIVER NEAR PITTSFIEL ME, Pittsfield, ME | 65 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 165 ft | 4:45 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| Canaan, Canaan, ME | 62.2 °F | 46 °F | 55% | SE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 250 ft | 5:40 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Weston St at State St, Augusta, ME | 57.9 °F | 40 °F | 52% | NNW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 144 ft | 5:49 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Mayfair, Augusta, ME | 57.2 °F | 44 °F | 46% | South at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 208 ft | 5:49 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Howard Hill, Augusta, ME | 57.4 °F | 42 °F | 56% | South at 9.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 420 ft | 5:49 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| HADS SANDY RIVER NR MERCER 2N , New Sharon, ME | 61 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 282 ft | 5:00 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Liberty ME , Liberty, ME | 54 °F | 44 °F | 70% | South at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 812 ft | 5:16 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| APRSWXNET Kent\'s Hill M, Fayette, ME | 60 °F | 52 °F | 75% | SE at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 452 ft | 5:19 PM EDT | MADIS | ||
| 20 mi NW of Augusta,Me, Kents Hill, ME | 60.0 °F | 51 °F | 73% | SSW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 480 ft | 5:30 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| 21 Miles NW West of Augusta, Fayette, ME | 59.0 °F | 47 °F | 64% | SSW at 5.0 mph | 0.01 in / hr | 620 ft | 5:45 PM EDT | Normal | ||
| Route 126 Gardiner Line, Gardiner, ME | 57.6 °F | 32 °F | 38% | SSE at 3.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 210 ft | 5:49 PM EDT | Rapid Fire | ||
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