NiMet forecasts three-day thunderstorms, rains from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted thunderstorms and rainfall from Monday to Wednesday throughout the nation.
The weather forecast issued on Sunday in Abuja predicted morning thunderstorms on Monday with rain expected in parts of Taraba, Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina, Jigawa, and Kano States in the northern region.
According to the agency, there is a likelihood of thunderstorms accompanied by rain in parts of Taraba, Kaduna, Sokoto, Borno, Kebbi, and Zamfara States later in the day.
“In the North-central region, morning thunderstorms with rainfall are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, and Nasarawa States.
“In the afternoon and evening, thunderstorms with rain are anticipated in parts of Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Kwara, Niger, Kogi, and Benue States.
“In the southern region, a cloudy environment is anticipated, along with the possibility of morning rain over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Ebonyi, Abia, Cross River, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom,” the report stated.
The agency forecasted rain showers in areas including Oyo, Ekiti, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Lagos, Edo, Abia, Imo, Ebonyi, Enugu, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, Delta, and Bayelsa later in the day.
“For Tuesday, the northern region can expect morning thunderstorms with rain over parts of Kano, Zamfara, Katsina, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Borno, Yobe, and Taraba.
“In the afternoon or evening, thunderstorms accompanied by rain are anticipated in Taraba, Kebbi, Borno, Gombe, Adamawa, Kaduna, Bauchi, and Katsina States.
“In the North-central region, thunderstorms with rain are predicted in the Federal Capital Territory and parts of Niger and Nasarawa during the morning,” the report noted.
Thunderstorms with rain are also expected in the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Kogi, Niger, Kwara, and Plateau later in the day.
Morning thunderstorms are envisioned over Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Ebonyi, Abia, Cross River, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom in the southern region.
The agency forecasted rain over various areas in the afternoon or evening.
NiMet anticipates morning thunderstorms on Wednesday with rain expected in Zamfara, Adamawa, Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Taraba in the northern region during the afternoon or evening.
Thunderstorms with rain are expected later in the day over Taraba, Kaduna, Katsina, Bauchi, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Adamawa.
“In the North-central region, thunderstorms with rain are expected in the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Niger, and Benue during the morning hours.
“Later in the day, thunderstorms accompanied by rain are anticipated in Nasarawa, Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Kogi, and Niger.
“In the southern region, morning rains are expected in parts of Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Edo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Cross River, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom,” the report stated.
The agency predicts that rain will cover the entire region in the afternoon or evening.
NiMet has advised that strong winds may occur before the rain in areas likely to experience thunderstorms, urging the public to take necessary precautions.
People are encouraged to secure loose items to prevent them from being blown away and advised against driving in heavy rainfall.
“Disconnect electronic devices from their sockets and avoid proximity to tall trees to reduce the risk of being harmed by falling branches or uprooted trees.
“Airline operators should obtain specific airport weather updates from NiMet for proper planning of their flight operations.
“Residents are encouraged to stay informed through updates from NiMet. For more information, visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng,” it concluded.
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