The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted morning thunderstorms in several states, including Taraba, Adamawa, Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano, and Kaduna, according to their weather outlook released in Abuja on Sunday.
According to NiMet’s weather outlook, the following states are expected to experience thunderstorms later today Taraba, Kaduna, Yobe ,katsina, Kano, Borno, Bauchi, jigawa, yobe,
“The North Central region can expect morning rains in areas such as Abuja (FCT), Niger, and Nasarawa, according to NiMet’s weather forecast.
“Later in the day, thunderstorms and rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kwara, Plateau and Kogi States.
“Morning drizzle and rains are anticipated over parts of Lagos, Abia, Ebonyi, Ondo, Ogun, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River; while in the afternoon and evening hours, intermittent rains are anticipated over the entire southern region,“ it said.
According to NiMet’s weather forecast, Tuesday will bring:
– Morning thunderstorms to Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Gombe, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, Yobe, Borno, and Jigawa.
– Afternoon thunderstorms to Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe, Bauchi, Yobe, Borno, and Jigawa.
“In the North Central region, rains are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue and Kogi States during the morning hours.
“Later in the day, thunderstorms and rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi, Kwara and Benue States.
“Morning rains are anticipated over parts of Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Cross River and Akwa Ibom States; while in the afternoon and evening hours, thunderstorms and intermittent rains are anticipated over the entire Southern region,” it added.
On Wednesday, NiMet forecasts:
– Morning thunderstorms in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara States.
– Widespread thunderstorms across the entire region in the afternoon.
“In the North Central region, rains are anticipated over Niger and Kwara States during morning hours.
“Later in the day, thunderstorms and rains are anticipated over Plateau, Nasarawa, FCT, Kogi, Kwara and Benue States.
“Morning rains are anticipated over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom States; while in the afternoon/evening hours, intermittent rains are anticipated over the entire southern region,” it noted.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) advises airline operators to obtain the latest weather reports and forecasts from NiMet to ensure safe and efficient flight operations.