Thunderstorms and Rains Predicted Across Nigeria: NiMet Issues Three-Day Weather Outlook....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted thunderstorms and rain showers from Wednesday to Friday across various regions in the country. In its latest weather report, released on Tuesday in Abuja, NiMet warned that these weather conditions could affect both northern and southern parts of Nigeria over the three-day period, urging residents and authorities to take precautionary measures.

Northern Region: Thunderstorms to Dominate

On Wednesday morning, thunderstorms are predicted in parts of Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe, Katsina, Sokoto, and Kaduna States. Later in the afternoon and evening, the storms are expected to intensify, affecting areas such as Kano, Borno, Katsina, Adamawa, Kaduna, Taraba, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Jigawa States.

Thursday’s forecast remains similar, with early thunderstorms predicted for Taraba and Adamawa States, followed by heavier storms in Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Jigawa, Katsina, Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba in the afternoon.

By Friday, the northern region will continue to experience thunderstorms, particularly in Adamawa, Taraba, Borno, Gombe, Bauchi, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, and Zamfara States. These storms will likely be accompanied by strong winds, especially in areas with heavy thunderstorm activity.

North Central Region: Rain and Thunderstorm Warnings

The North Central region can also expect thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasarawa, and Niger States on Wednesday morning. As the day progresses, the weather is expected to worsen, with storms extending to Benue, Kogi, Kwara, and other parts of the FCT.

On Thursday, parts of Plateau and Benue will experience morning rains, with the FCT, Nasarawa, Kogi, Niger, Kwara, and Benue States likely seeing thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. The pattern remains similar for Friday, with early rain expected in Nasarawa and Niger States, followed by localized thunderstorms later in the day in Kogi, FCT, Kwara, and Niger.

Southern Region: Rain Showers and Cloudy Skies

In the southern parts of Nigeria, NiMet predicts thunderstorms in the morning over Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Edo, Delta, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States. The storms are expected to be intermittent, with rain showers affecting states like Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia, Anambra, Edo, and Rivers later in the day.

By Thursday, intermittent rains will affect Ondo, Edo, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia, Cross River, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Delta States. The forecast for Friday predicts cloudy skies in the morning, followed by thunderstorms and rain showers in both inland and coastal regions.

Public Advisory: Prepare for Possible Flooding and Strong Winds

NiMet has issued warnings for residents in flood-prone areas, urging them to stay alert as the likelihood of urban flooding is high in major cities due to the anticipated heavy downpours. Strong winds are also expected to precede thunderstorms, particularly in northern regions. NiMet advises the public to adhere to safety advisories and stay updated on weather conditions through official channels.

For airline operators, NiMet emphasizes the importance of obtaining airport-specific weather reports to ensure effective flight planning. The agency recommends that the public regularly check their website, www.nimet.gov.ng, for timely weather updates.