The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast predicting thunderstorms and rainfall across Nigeria from Wednesday to Friday.
According to the outlook released in Abuja on Tuesday, the northern region can expect thunderstorms in the morning on Wednesday, affecting areas such as Borno, Adamawa, and Kaduna.
In the afternoon and evening, thunderstorms are expected to hit parts of Kano, Katsina, and other states, indicating a widespread and intense weather system.
“In the North Central region, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa and Niger states during the morning hours.
“Later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi, Niger and Kwara States.
“In the southern region, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Edo, Delta, Cross River and Akwa Ibom States during the morning hours,” it said.
NiMet forecasts intermittent rainfall in the afternoon over several southern states, including Enugu, Ebonyi, and Akwa Ibom.
In the northern region, thunderstorms are expected in Taraba and Adamawa in the morning, with further storms predicted in Kano, Kaduna, and other states later in the day.
The agency anticipates a widespread and dynamic weather pattern across the country.
”ln the North Central region, rains are anticipated over parts of Plateau and Benue States during the morning hours.
“In the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Kogi, Niger, Kwara and Benue States.
“In the southern cites, intermittent rains are anticipated over parts of Enugu and Anambra States during the morning hours,” it said.
NiMet predicts intermittent rainfall in the afternoon across several southern states, including Ondo, Edo, and Rivers.
In the northern region, thunderstorms are expected in Adamawa and Taraba on Friday morning, with further storms predicted in Taraba, Borno, and other states later in the day.
Additionally, the agency forecasts morning rainfall in Nasarawa and Niger in the North Central region, indicating a widespread and varied weather pattern.
“Later in the day, localised thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kogi, the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara and Niger States.
“In the southern cities, cloudy skies are expected in the morning hours. Later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over the Inland cities with prospects of intermittent rains over the Coastal cities,” it said.
NiMet warns residents to steer clear of flood-prone areas, as heavy downpours may cause urban flooding in major cities.
The agency cautions that strong winds may precede thunderstorms, and urges the public to take necessary precautions and follow safety guidelines from authorities.
To stay informed, NiMet advises the public to regularly check their website (www.nimet.gov.ng) for weather updates.
“Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,” it highlighted.
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