The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a forecast predicting a wet and stormy weather pattern to affect the entire country from Tuesday to Thursday, News About Nigeria reports.
NiMet said it expects a morning of thunderstorms in several northern states, including Bauchi, Kebbi, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, Adamawa, and Kaduna, on Tuesday.
The agency predicted that later in the day the thunderstorms would spread to cover the entire region.
“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,” the forecast reads.
“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.”
The agency envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, and Kaduna states in the Wednesday 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, the 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 anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Taraba, and Adamawa States in the Thursday morning period.
The agency predicted thunderstorms over parts of Borno, Bauchi, Kaduna, Taraba, and Adamawa states later in the day while thunderstorms are expected over parts of Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory.
“In the southern region, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Osun, Edo, Ondo, Ekiti, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, and Bayelsa states in the morning hours,” it said.
NiMet urged residents to avoid flood-prone areas as there is a high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities due to heavy downpours.
It advised the public to take adequate precautions as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.
“Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities. Public and airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.
“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website,” it said.
