GPM Image of Frances (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption The GPM core satellite on April 27 at 1936 UTC (3:36 p.m. EDT) saw strong convective storms near the center of the tropical storm were dropping rain at a rate of over 70 mm (2.8 inches) per hour. 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.