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Flying from Recife to Dakar in July. What weather conditions are most likely to affect an approach to Dakar?
  • A
    Dry and clear due to the influence of the Azores high pressure system.
  • B
    Wet and thundery due to the proximity of Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).
  • C
    Generally clear skies - NW trade winds.
  • D
    Reduced visibility due to the rising sand of the Harmattan.

Refer to the annex.

The main feature of the ITCZ is extensive Cu, Cb and thunderstorms.

Wet and thundery weather is expected over Dakar due to the proximity of the Intertropical Convergence Zone.

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