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Three-dimensional model view of  Hurricane Andrew (August 1992) approaching the
Florida coast.  Results were obtained from a forecast, in research mode,
using a dynamical hurricane prediction system developed at GFDL.  Winds
in excess of gale force are indicated by the red and white arrows
at the surface and top of the storm, respectively.  The color shading at the
earth's surface represents the precipitation rate, with red indicating higher
intensities.  The tan three-dimensional "cloud-like" feature is the 85%
relative humidity surface, cut away on its southern side to reveal the
hurricane's interior structure.  Note the cylindrical "eye-wall" feature near
the center of the storm.   The blue arrows and colored plane at mid-levels
depict the relative intensity of vertical motions in the vicinity of the storm.
Starting with the 1995 hurricane season, the GFDL hurricane prediction system
has been adopted as the operational hurricane prediction model at the National
Centers for Environmental Prediction (formerly the National Meteorological
Center).