NiMet Forecasts Thunderstorms And Rain Across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast sunny, cloudy and rainy weather conditions across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday.

For Monday, NiMet predicted sunny skies with patches of clouds over the northern region. Morning thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected in parts of Taraba, Adamawa and Kaduna States.

Later in the afternoon or evening, thunderstorms and moderate rain may affect parts of Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Adamawa and Taraba States.

In the North Central, NiMet expects morning thunderstorms and moderate rain in parts of Plateau, Niger, Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory. Later in the day, similar conditions are forecast for parts of Kogi, Benue, Plateau, Niger, Nasarawa and the FCT.

The agency also expects moderate rain over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Lagos and Bayelsa during Monday morning. By the afternoon or evening, moderate rains are expected across the entire southern region.

On Tuesday, morning thunderstorms with moderate rain are forecast in parts of Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Adamawa and Taraba. Later in the day, the conditions may spread to parts of Borno, Jigawa, Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Taraba and Adamawa.

For the North Central, NiMet expects morning thunderstorms and moderate rain over parts of Niger, Kwara and the FCT, followed by thunderstorms with moderate rain across the region later in the day.

In the South, light rain is expected over parts of Cross River, Delta, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Lagos and Rivers on Tuesday morning, with thunderstorms and moderate rain forecast across the entire region later.

On Wednesday, the northern region is expected to experience partly cloudy skies, with morning thunderstorms and light rain possible in parts of Bauchi, Jigawa and Yobe. Thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected across the region in the afternoon and evening.

The North Central may have sunny skies with patches of clouds in the morning before thunderstorms and moderate rain develop across the entire region later.

In the southern region, NiMet expects cloudy conditions, with light rain possible in parts of Edo, Cross River, Delta, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Rivers during the morning. Thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected across the entire region later in the day.

NiMet urged the public to take necessary safety precautions, warning that strong winds could come before thunderstorms. Residents were advised to secure loose objects to prevent them from being blown into people or property.

The agency also warned that continued rain in coastal areas of southern Nigeria could cause flash floods.

“Drivers should avoid driving or wading through floodwaters. Avoid driving in heavy rain.

“Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets. Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees,” it advised.

NiMet also advised airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports to support effective flight planning.

The agency urged Nigerians to follow its latest weather updates and visit its website, www.nimet.gov.ng, for further information.

How are these weather conditions affecting your area this week?