The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across several parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday, warning that strong winds may precede thunderstorms in some areas.
NiMet disclosed this in its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja.
For Monday morning, the agency forecast thunderstorms accompanied by light rain over parts of Taraba and Kebbi states. Later in the afternoon or evening, scattered thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected over parts of the North-East, Kaduna, Taraba and Kebbi.
In the North-Central region, NiMet forecast thunderstorms with light rain over parts of Niger State during the morning hours, followed by thunderstorms and moderate rain over most parts of the region later in the day.
Across the southern region, the agency predicted cloudy skies on Monday morning, with isolated thunderstorms and light rain over parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River. It expects thunderstorms accompanied by light rain across the region later in the afternoon or evening.
Tuesday forecast
For Tuesday, NiMet forecast patches of cloud over the northern region during the morning, with thunderstorms and light rain over parts of Taraba.
Later in the afternoon or evening, thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rain are expected over most parts of the region.
In the North-Central region, partly cloudy skies are expected during the morning, while thunderstorms with moderate rain are forecast over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa and Plateau states later in the day.
For the southern region, NiMet forecast mostly cloudy skies during the morning, followed by thunderstorms and light rain over parts of Ebonyi, Enugu, Abia and the South-South later in the day.
Wednesday forecast
On Wednesday, the agency predicted partly cloudy skies across the northern region, with thunderstorms and moderate rain over several states during the morning.
The affected areas include Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Adamawa and Taraba states. NiMet also forecast thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rain over most parts of the northern region later in the day.
In the North-Central region, partly cloudy skies are expected during the morning, with isolated thunderstorms and light rain over parts of the FCT, Plateau, Niger and Nasarawa. The agency forecast thunderstorms and moderate rain over most parts of the region later in the day.
Across the southern region, NiMet predicted cloudy skies during Wednesday morning, with thunderstorms and moderate rain over most parts later in the day.
Safety advisory
NiMet warned that strong winds could precede thunderstorms in areas where rainfall is expected and urged residents to take necessary precautions.
“The public should take adequate precaution and ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collision,” the agency said.
It advised motorists to avoid driving during heavy rainfall and urged residents to disconnect electrical appliances from power sockets during thunderstorms.
“Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees,” the agency advised.
NiMet also urged airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports and flight documentation to support effective operational planning.
“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website,” the agency said.
NAN
