GPM Image of Irma (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

GPM Image of Irma

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GPM scanned storms west of Irma's center of circulation and found rain dropping at rate of over 4.96 inches (126 mm) per hour where storm tops were reaching altitudes above 8.2 miles (13.2 km).

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Credits: NASA/JAXA, Hal Pierce

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