A thunderstorm is a weather event with thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and strong winds. Nowcasting uses real-time data to predict such events within the next 0–6 hours. Using machine learning for nowcasting is a rapidly growing area in weather forecasting.

Nosy Be, with its airport, significant population, and economic importance, is highly vulnerable to thunderstorms. These storms cause flooding and damage, so accurate nowcasting is crucial for saving lives, protecting property, and aiding emergency responses.

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