The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across several parts of Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday. According to NiMet's weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, strong winds may precede thunderstorms in some areas. The agency warned residents to take necessary precautions, advising them to fasten loose objects to avoid collision and to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet.
For Monday morning, NiMet forecast thunderstorms accompanied by light rain over parts of Taraba and Kebbi states. It predicted scattered thunderstorms with moderate rain over parts of the North-East, Kaduna, Taraba, and Kebbi later in the day. The agency also 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.
NiMet predicted thunderstorms accompanied by light rain across the southern region later in the afternoon or evening on Monday. For Tuesday, the agency 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 northern region.
For the North-Central region on Tuesday, NiMet forecast partly cloudy skies during the morning hours, with thunderstorms and moderate rain expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, and Plateau States. The agency also forecast mostly cloudy skies during Tuesday morning across the southern region, followed by thunderstorms and light rain over parts of Ebonyi, Enugu, Abia, and the South-South.
For Wednesday, NiMet 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. The agency also forecast thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rain across most parts of the northern region later on Wednesday.
NiMet warned that strong winds might precede thunderstorms in areas where rainfall is expected, urging residents to take necessary precautions. The agency advised motorists to avoid driving during heavy rainfall and urged residents to disconnect electrical appliances from sockets during thunderstorms. Residents were also advised to stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees.
NiMet also advised airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports and flight documentation for effective operational planning. The agency urged residents to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet, advising them to visit the agency's website for more information. By following these precautions, residents can minimize the risks associated with the forecasted thunderstorms and rainfall.
Key points
- NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and rainfall across several parts of Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday
- Strong winds may precede thunderstorms in some areas, urging residents to take necessary precautions
- Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet and take precautions to minimize risks
