The mean eastern portion of the ITF lagged behind the climatology mean position due to strong northerlies from the Sahara and Arabia regions

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

A major proportion of the ITF is now ahead of the climatology mean position due to enhanced southerlies in the Gulf of Guinea region and moisture convergence from the Congo

The greatest southward retreat of the ITF occurred in the far western Sahel, while prevailing southerlies agross the Gulf of Guinea region, and ample moisture were

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

Compared to the previous dekad, there was a notable decrease in heavy rains and high moisture observed across many areas in the far western Sahel, while moderate amounts of