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NASA Infrared Image of System 93W

Caption: NASA's Aqua satellite infrared image on May 27 at 1:35 a.m. EDT shows System 93W as a comma-like area of showers and thunderstorms. There are two areas of strong thunderstorms with very high, cold cloud tops (purple) east of the center of circulation.

Credit: NASA JPL, Ed Olsen

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