The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thunderstorms and rainfall across different parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday, with strong winds expected to precede thunderstorms in some areas.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, NiMet disclosed this in its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, advising residents to take precautions in areas where thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected.
The agency forecast thunderstorms with light rain over parts of Taraba and Kebbi on Monday morning, while scattered thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall were expected across parts of the North-East, Kaduna, Taraba and Kebbi later in the day.
“For the North-Central region, thunderstorms accompanied by light rain are expected over parts of Niger State during the morning hours.
“Later during the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rain are expected over most parts of the region,” it said.
In the southern region, NiMet predicted cloudy conditions on Monday morning, with isolated thunderstorms and light rain over parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River.
It added that thunderstorms accompanied by light rain were expected across the region later in the afternoon or evening.
For Tuesday, the agency forecast partly cloudy conditions over the northern region in the morning, with thunderstorms and light rain expected over parts of Taraba.
It said most parts of the northern region could experience thunderstorms and moderate rainfall later in the day.
NiMet said partly cloudy skies would prevail over the North-Central region in the morning, while thunderstorms and moderate rain were expected later over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa and Plateau states.
The agency also forecast mostly cloudy skies across the southern region on Tuesday morning, followed by thunderstorms and light rain over parts of Ebonyi, Enugu, Abia and the South-South.
On Wednesday, NiMet predicted partly cloudy skies over the northern region in the morning, with thunderstorms and moderate rain expected across Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Adamawa and Taraba states.
It added that thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall were expected across most parts of the northern region later in the day.
For the North-Central region, the agency forecast partly cloudy conditions in the morning, with isolated thunderstorms and light rain over parts of the FCT, Plateau, Niger and Nasarawa states.
It said thunderstorms and moderate rain would affect most parts of the region later on Wednesday, while the southern region would experience cloudy conditions in the morning and thunderstorms with moderate rainfall across most areas later in the day.
NiMet warned that strong winds could occur ahead of thunderstorms in areas expected to receive rainfall and urged residents to take necessary precautions.
“The public should take adequate precaution and ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collision,” NiMet said.
The agency advised motorists against driving during heavy rainfall and urged residents to unplug electrical appliances during thunderstorms.
“Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees,” it 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.
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