The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted cloudy and thundery weather activities from Wednesday to Friday across the country.
NiMet’s weather outlook released in Abuja envisaged patches of clouds over the northern region on Wednesday, with prospects of morning thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over parts of Taraba and Kebbi states.
NiMet predicted isolated thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over parts of Taraba, Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kano and Kaduna states later in the day.
For the North Central region, thunderstorms accompanied by light rains are expected over parts of Nasarawa, Niger, Benue and the Federal Capital Territory during the morning hours. During the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains are expected over most parts of the region.
The agency predicted a cloudy atmosphere over the southern region with prospects of morning rains over parts of Lagos, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Cross River, Abia, Imo, Ebonyi and Akwa Ibom states. It anticipated moderate rains over most parts of the region later in the day.
According to the agency, patches of clouds are anticipated over the northern region from Thursday morning, with prospects of morning thunderstorms accompanied by light rain over parts of Jigawa, Kano, Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, and Kaduna states. Later during the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna, Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa and Taraba states.
For the North Central region, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected with prospects of morning thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Plateau, Niger and Benue states. Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over the entire region.
NiMet envisaged light rains over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states during the morning hours of the southern region. It predicted continuous rains over most parts of the region later in the day.
NiMet forecast a high chance of flooding over parts of Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states during this forecast period.
The agency urged the public to take adequate precautions and ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collisions. States with the possibility of flash floods should activate the emergency response system immediately. Residents were advised to avoid driving under heavy rain, disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets, and stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches.
Airline operators are advised to obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet to support effective planning of their operations. Residents were urged to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet.
