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Local forecast for Sal

Summary
- For today’s flight
- circles well placed to sample strongest gradients
- comparatively less intense convection in mid-ITCZ, little dust (given yesterdays forecast
- For Tuesday’s (3 Sep) flight
- moist area extends far to the north, no sampling of strong gradient so far, good for the south
- moderately strong convection in ITCZ
- For transfer flight
- be aware of NHC forecasts