NiMet predicts three-day cloudy skies, thunderstorms across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast cloudy weather and thunderstorms in different parts of the country from Wednesday to Friday.

In its weather outlook released in Abuja, the agency said the northern region is expected to experience patches of clouds on Wednesday morning, with chances of thunderstorms and light rainfall in parts of Taraba and Kebbi states.

NiMet explained that the weather conditions are expected to spread to other areas as the day progresses, with thunderstorms and rainfall likely in several parts of the country during the forecast period.

‎NiMet predicted isolated thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over parts of Taraba, Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kano and Kaduna States later in the day.

‎”For the North Central region, thunderstorms accompanied by light rains are expected over parts of Nasarawa, Niger, Benue and the Federal Capital Territory during the morning hours.

‎”During the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains are expected over most parts of the region”, it said.

‎The agency predicted a cloudy atmosphere over the southern region with prospects of morning rains over parts of Lagos, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Cross River, Abia, Imo, Ebonyi and Akwa Ibom States during the morning hours.

‎It anticipated moderate rains over most parts of the region later in the day.

‎According to the agency, patches of clouds are anticipated over the northern region, with prospects of morning thunderstorms accompanied by light rain over parts of Jigawa, Kano, Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, and Kaduna States from Thursday morning.

‎”Later during the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna, Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa and Taraba States.

‎”For the North Central region, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected over the central region with prospects of morning thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Plateau,

‎Niger and Benue states during the morning hours.

‎” Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over the entire region,” NiMet said.

‎NiMet envisaged light rains over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River States during the morning hours of the southern region.

‎It predicted continuous rains over most parts of the region later in the day.

‎NiMet forecast a high chance of flooding over parts of Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states during this forecast period.

‎The agency envisaged partly cloudy skies over the northern region, with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over Taraba and Adamawa States during the morning hours on Friday.

‎According to it, thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are expected over Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, Kano, Jigawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Adamawa, and Taraba States by the afternoon or evening hours.

‎”Sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the central region with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa and Niger States during the morning hours.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms with ‎moderate rains are anticipated in most parts of the region.

‎”Cloudy atmosphere is expected over the southern region with prospects of moderate rains over parts of Ondo, Ebonyi, Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States of the southern region during the morning hours,” it said.

‎The agency anticipated moderate rains over most parts of the region later in the day.

‎According to it, strong winds may precede rain in areas where thunderstorms are likely.

‎NiMet urged the public to take ‎adequate precautions and ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collisions.

‎”The States with the possibility of flash floods should activate the emergency response system immediately. Driving under heavy rain should be avoided. Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets.

‎”Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees. Airline operators are advised to obtain airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet to support effective planning of their operations.

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‎”Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet.”

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