GPM Image of Gaston (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption On Aug. 25 GPM saw heavy rain with rates of around 50 mm/hr (~2 inches/hr shown in dark red) near the center. Most of the rain (red, green and blue areas, indicating heavy, moderate and light rain, respectively) was located north and east of the low-level center. The storm is asymmetric because of southwesterly wind shear. Credit Credits: NASA/JAXA, Hal Pierce Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.