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Key West, Florida radar during Hurricane Georges (1998): Radar imagery during the time Hurricane Georges passed Key West shows the distinct asymmetry of the rainfall associated with Georges. Note that the heaviest precipitation is falling north and east of the hurricane eye.
Mobile, Alabama radar during Hurricane Georges (1998): Radar imagery during the time Hurricane Georges made landfall near Mobile, Alabama. Note the decrease in precipitation as the hurricane moves further onshore.

Department of Atmospheric Sciences Severe and Hazardous Weather at Department of Atmospheric Sciences University of Illinois
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