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Flood Warning issued October 15 at 8:51AM EDT until October 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Flood Warning · Sarasota, FL. Severe; observed; urgency: immediate.

Bulletin issued
15 October 2026 at 12:51 UTC
First saved by us
13 October 2026 at 14:13 UTC
Last included in a daily record
16 October 2026

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Issuer / area
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL · Sarasota, FL
Certainty / urgency
Observed / Immediate
Message expiry (not hazard end)
16 October 2026 at 01:00 UTC
Forecast onset / end
15 October 2026 at 12:51 UTC / 17 October 2026 at 18:00 UTC

Archived official description

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 7.3 feet, Picnic areas and adjacent parking lots flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM EDT Thursday was 7.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 12/28/2002. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions in this archived message

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM EDT.

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    Before

    Flood Warning issued October 14 at 9:17PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

    After

    Flood Warning issued October 15 at 8:51AM EDT until October 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

    Source updated
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    15 October 2026 at 01:17 UTC

    After

    15 October 2026 at 12:51 UTC

    Effective from
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    15 October 2026 at 01:17 UTC

    After

    15 October 2026 at 12:51 UTC

    Forecast onset
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    15 October 2026 at 01:17 UTC

    After

    15 October 2026 at 12:51 UTC

    Message expiry
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    15 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC

    After

    16 October 2026 at 01:00 UTC

    Forecast end
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    18 October 2026 at 00:00 UTC

    After

    17 October 2026 at 18:00 UTC

    Official description
    Before

    ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. .Due to recent heavy rainfall, the water level along the Myakka River at Myakka River State Park remains elevated in Flood Stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 7.3 feet, Picnic areas and adjacent parking lots flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday was 7.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 12/28/2002. - https…

    After

    ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 7.3 feet, Picnic areas and adjacent parking lots flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM EDT Thursday was 7.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 12/28/2002. - https…

    Official instructions
    Before

    …en walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1100 AM EDT.

    After

    …en walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM EDT.

    External source link
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    https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.07881ca1d7e2512960ebecefc4a270766880c101.001.1

    After

    https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6903aa70f9e4f28ebde49b3b9fb8c5a5466598ca.001.1

    Bulletin issued: 15 October 2026 at 12:51 UTC

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      "instruction": "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood\ndeaths occur in vehicles.\n\nMotorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars\nthrough flooded areas.\n\nCaution is urged when walking near riverbanks.\n\nAdditional information is available at www.weather.gov.\n\nThe next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM EDT.",
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    Flood Warning issued October 14 at 9:16AM EDT until October 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

    After

    Flood Warning issued October 14 at 9:17PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

    Source updated
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    14 October 2026 at 13:16 UTC

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    15 October 2026 at 01:17 UTC

    Effective from
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    14 October 2026 at 13:16 UTC

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    15 October 2026 at 01:17 UTC

    Forecast onset
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    14 October 2026 at 13:16 UTC

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    15 October 2026 at 01:17 UTC

    Message expiry
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    15 October 2026 at 01:30 UTC

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    15 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC

    Forecast end
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    17 October 2026 at 00:00 UTC

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    18 October 2026 at 00:00 UTC

    Official description
    Before

    …ooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 7.3 feet, Picnic areas and adjacent parking lots flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 7.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 7.2 feet through today. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 12/28/2002. - https…

    After

    …ooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 7.3 feet, Picnic areas and adjacent parking lots flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday was 7.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 12/28/2002. - https…

    Official instructions
    Before

    …en walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 930 PM EDT.

    After

    …en walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1100 AM EDT.

    External source link
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    https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.5b1f3bfba114a88f6db1d351772473620c8a8621.001.1

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    https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.07881ca1d7e2512960ebecefc4a270766880c101.001.1

    Bulletin issued: 15 October 2026 at 01:17 UTC

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      "severity": "Severe",
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      "summary": "Flood Warning · Sarasota, FL. Severe; observed; urgency: immediate.",
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    Flood Warning issued October 13 at 9:56PM EDT until October 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

    After

    Flood Warning issued October 14 at 9:16AM EDT until October 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

    Source updated
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    14 October 2026 at 01:56 UTC

    After

    14 October 2026 at 13:16 UTC

    Effective from
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    14 October 2026 at 01:56 UTC

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    14 October 2026 at 13:16 UTC

    Forecast onset
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    14 October 2026 at 01:56 UTC

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    14 October 2026 at 13:16 UTC

    Message expiry
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    14 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC

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    15 October 2026 at 01:30 UTC

    Forecast end
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    16 October 2026 at 00:00 UTC

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    17 October 2026 at 00:00 UTC

    Official description
    Before

    …ooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 7.3 feet, Picnic areas and adjacent parking lots flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM EDT Tuesday was 7.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 12/28/2002. - https…

    After

    …ooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 7.3 feet, Picnic areas and adjacent parking lots flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 7.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 7.2 feet through today. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 12/28/2002. - https…

    Official instructions
    Before

    …en walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1100 AM EDT.

    After

    …en walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 930 PM EDT.

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    Bulletin issued: 14 October 2026 at 13:16 UTC

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    Flood Warning issued October 13 at 10:02AM EDT until October 15 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

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    Flood Warning issued October 13 at 9:56PM EDT until October 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

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    13 October 2026 at 14:02 UTC

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    14 October 2026 at 01:56 UTC

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    13 October 2026 at 14:02 UTC

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    14 October 2026 at 01:56 UTC

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    13 October 2026 at 14:02 UTC

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    14 October 2026 at 01:56 UTC

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    14 October 2026 at 02:15 UTC

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    14 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC

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    15 October 2026 at 18:00 UTC

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    16 October 2026 at 00:00 UTC

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    Official description
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    ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy, Marion and Citrus Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. * WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 7.3 feet, Picnic areas and adjacent parking lots flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Tuesday was 7.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 12/28/2002. - https…

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    ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Myakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County. .Due to recent heavy rainfall, the water level along the Myakka River at Myakka River State Park remains elevated in Flood Stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 7.3 feet, Picnic areas and adjacent parking lots flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM EDT Tuesday was 7.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2 feet on 12/28/2002. - https…

    Official instructions
    Before

    …en walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 1115 AM EDT.

    After

    …en walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1100 AM EDT.

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    Bulletin issued: 14 October 2026 at 01:56 UTC

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      "forecastEndAt": "2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z",
      "severity": "Severe",
      "urgency": "Immediate",
      "certainty": "Observed",
      "messageType": "Update",
      "status": "Source update",
      "place": "Sarasota, FL",
      "coordinates": null,
      "issuer": "NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL",
      "summary": "Flood Warning · Sarasota, FL. Severe; observed; urgency: immediate.",
      "description": "...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in\nFlorida...\n\nMyakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County.\n\n.Due to recent heavy rainfall, the water level along the Myakka River\nat Myakka River State Park remains elevated in Flood Stage.\n\n* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.\n\n* WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park.\n\n* WHEN...Until Thursday evening.\n\n* IMPACTS...At 7.3 feet, Picnic areas and adjacent parking lots\nflood.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...\n- At 9:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.1 feet.\n- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.\n- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending\nat 9:00 PM EDT Tuesday was 7.1 feet.\n- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet\njust after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage\nearly Thursday afternoon.\n- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.\n- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2\nfeet on 12/28/2002.\n- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood",
      "instruction": "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood\ndeaths occur in vehicles.\n\nMotorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars\nthrough flooded areas.\n\nCaution is urged when walking near riverbanks.\n\nAdditional information is available at www.weather.gov.\n\nThe next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1100 AM EDT.",
      "url": "https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f8602cb920bb0068bb7079dfbb131f6c801596ec.001.1",
      "source": "nws",
      "sourceName": "NOAA NWS"
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      "category": "weather",
      "title": "Flood Warning issued October 13 at 10:02AM EDT until October 15 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL",
      "eventType": "Flood Warning",
      "occurredAt": "2026-10-13T14:02:00.000Z",
      "issuedAt": "2026-10-13T14:02:00.000Z",
      "timeBasis": "Bulletin issued",
      "effectiveAt": "2026-10-13T14:02:00.000Z",
      "onsetAt": "2026-10-13T14:02:00.000Z",
      "expiresAt": "2026-10-14T02:15:00.000Z",
      "forecastEndAt": "2026-10-15T18:00:00.000Z",
      "severity": "Severe",
      "urgency": "Immediate",
      "certainty": "Observed",
      "messageType": "Alert",
      "status": "Source alert",
      "place": "Sarasota, FL",
      "coordinates": null,
      "issuer": "NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL",
      "summary": "Flood Warning · Sarasota, FL. Severe; observed; urgency: immediate.",
      "description": "...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...\n\nMyakka River At Myakka River State Park affecting Sarasota County.\n\n...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in\nFlorida...\n\nWithlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Levy, Marion and Citrus\nCounties.\n\n* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.\n\n* WHERE...Myakka River at Myakka River State Park.\n\n* WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon.\n\n* IMPACTS...At 7.3 feet, Picnic areas and adjacent parking lots\nflood.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...\n- At 9:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.1 feet.\n- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.\n- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending\nat 9:00 AM EDT Tuesday was 7.1 feet.\n- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet\nthis afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday\nmorning.\n- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.\n- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.2\nfeet on 12/28/2002.\n- https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood",
      "instruction": "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood\ndeaths occur in vehicles.\n\nMotorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars\nthrough flooded areas.\n\nCaution is urged when walking near riverbanks.\n\nAdditional information is available at www.weather.gov.\n\nThe next statement will be issued this morning at 1115 AM EDT.",
      "url": "https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f452f6e841ffe9f0e3498bdd1a7ec382ace6c704.002.1",
      "source": "nws",
      "sourceName": "NOAA NWS"
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