The eastern portion of the ITF was approximated at 14.9 degrees North, which was ahead of the climatology mean position by two degrees

The mean eastern portion of the ITF was approximated at 18.0N, and has remained ahead of its climatological average position for the past several dekads.. In the far east, however,

attributed to an anomalous cyclonic circulation located in North Africa, which northeasterly components blocked the advancement of the ITF during the third dekad of July.. The

The eastern portion of the ITF experienced a significant northward shift, and currently remains ahead of the climatological mean position, particularly over central and eastern

The eastern portion of the ITF was approximated at 12.8 degrees North, which was two degrees south of the previous dekadal position and behind the climatology mean position by

From June 11−20, 2011, the ITF shifted north of the climatology mean over its western and eastern segment, in contrast to its position relative to the climatology mean during

Realtive to anomaly, the ITF lagged slightly over the western Sahel region, but is well ahead of the of the climatological mean over many parts along the Mali/Niger border.. This

From May 11−20, 2011, the western segment of the ITF continued its northward advancement and now coincides with the climatology mean position, while its eastern segment

From October 11−20, 2010, the ITF maintained a significantly northward position across much of the Sahel, resulting in anomalously high moisture and ample rainfall throughout