The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecasted thundery and rainy weather conditions across the country from Tuesday to Thursday.
In its weather outlook released on Monday in Abuja, NiMet predicted thunderstorms in the morning over parts of Bauchi, Kebbi, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, Adamawa, and Kaduna states on Tuesday.
The agency also anticipates thunderstorms to affect the entire region later in the day.
“In the North Central region, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kogi, Benue, Plateau, Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa and Niger states during the morning hours.
“Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Niger, Kogi, Plateau, Benue and Nasarawa states.
“ In the southern region, there are prospects of moderate rains over parts of Ebonyi, Imo, Enugu, Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa states during the morning hours.
“Later in the day, intermittent rains are expected over the entire region,” it said.
The agency envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano and Kaduna states in the Wednesday `s morning hours.
According to NiMet, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Borno, Gombe, Adamawa, Taraba, Kano, Katsina and Kebbi states later in the day.
“In the North Central region, there are prospects of thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Niger and Kwara states during the morning hours.
“ While in the afternoon into evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Nasarawa, Kogi, Federal Capital Territory, Kwara and Niger states .
“ In the southern region, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Enugu, Imo, Edo, Cross River, Delta, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa states during the morning hours.
“Progressing into the afternoon and evening hours, thunderstorms are envisaged over the entire region,” it said.
NiMet expects thunderstorms on Thursday morning over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Taraba, and Adamawa states.
Later in the day, the agency forecasts thunderstorms in Borno, Bauchi, Kaduna, Taraba, and Adamawa states, with additional thunderstorms anticipated in parts of Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory.
In the southern region, isolated thunderstorms are predicted for Osun, Edo, Ondo, Ekiti, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, and Bayelsa states in the morning hours.
NiMet advised residents to avoid flood-prone areas due to the high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities from heavy rains. The agency also recommended taking precautions for strong winds that may precede the thunderstorms
“Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities. Public and Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecast from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.
“ Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website,” it said.
(NAN)
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