NiMet predicts thunderstorms, rain nationwide

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across several parts of Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday.

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NiMet disclosed this in its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, warning that strong winds may precede thunderstorms in some areas.

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For Monday morning, the agency forecast thunderstorms accompanied by light rain over parts of Taraba and Kebbi states.

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It predicted scattered thunderstorms with moderate rain over parts of the North-East, Kaduna, Taraba and Kebbi later in the day.

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“For the North-Central region, thunderstorms accompanied by light rain are expected over parts of Niger State during the morning hours.

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“Later during the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rain are expected over most parts of the region,” it said.

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NiMet forecast cloudy skies across the southern region on Monday morning, with isolated thunderstorms and light rain over parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River.

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It predicted thunderstorms accompanied by light rain across the region later in the afternoon or evening.

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For Tuesday, NiMet forecast patches of cloud over the northern region during the morning, with thunderstorms and light rain over parts of Taraba.

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Later in the afternoon or evening, thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rain are expected over most parts of the northern region.

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The agency said: “For the North-Central region, partly cloudy skies are expected during the morning hours.

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“Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa and Plateau States.”

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For the southern region, NiMet forecast mostly cloudy skies during Tuesday morning, followed by thunderstorms and light rain over parts of Ebonyi, Enugu, Abia and the South-South.

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On Wednesday, the agency predicted partly cloudy skies across the northern region, with thunderstorms and moderate rain over several states during the morning.

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The affected areas include Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Adamawa and Taraba states.

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NiMet also forecast thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rain across most parts of the northern region later on Wednesday.

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For the North-Central region, it predicted partly cloudy skies during the morning, with isolated thunderstorms and light rain over parts of the FCT, Plateau, Niger and Nasarawa.

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The agency forecast thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rain over most parts of the region later in the day.

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Across the southern region, NiMet predicted cloudy skies during Wednesday morning, with thunderstorms and moderate rain over most parts later in the day.

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It warned that strong winds might precede thunderstorms in areas where rainfall is expected, urging residents to take necessary precautions.

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“The public should take adequate precaution and ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collision,” NiMet said.

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It advised motorists to avoid driving during heavy rainfall and urged residents to disconnect electrical appliances from sockets during thunderstorms.

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“Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees,” the agency advised.

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NiMet also advised airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports and flight documentation for effective operational planning.

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“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website,” the agency said.

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(NAN)

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