The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast cloudy weather conditions and thunderstorms across different parts of the country from Sunday through Tuesday.
In its weather outlook released in Abuja, NiMet said the northern region would experience sunny conditions with patches of clouds on Sunday, alongside the possibility of early morning thunderstorms.
It predicted light rainfall in parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, Borno, Taraba and Adamawa states.
“Later during the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains are expected over most parts of the region.
For the North-Central region, the agency forecast sunny skies with patches of clouds and possible early morning thunderstorms, with light rains expected over parts of Kwara, Niger, Kogi and the Federal Capital Territory.
“By the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected in most parts of the region,” it said.
NiMet also predicted cloudy skies across the southern states, with light morning rainfall possible in parts of Oyo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River and Akwa Ibom.
Moderate rainfall was expected later in the day across parts of Ondo, Ekiti, Osun, Imo, Abia, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Delta, Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.
For Monday, the agency forecast sunny skies with patches of clouds over the northern region and possible morning thunderstorms with moderate rainfall in parts of Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara.
“Later in the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains are expected over parts of Yobe, Jigawa, Borno, Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba and Adamawa states.
Across the North-Central region, cloudy skies with spells of sunshine were expected, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms possible in parts of Niger, Kwara, Nasarawa and the FCT during the morning.
“By the afternoon or evening hours, sunny skies with a few patches of clouds are expected over most parts of the region,” it said.
The southern region was expected to remain cloudy on Monday, with light rainfall likely across most parts of the South-West during the morning, while moderate rains were forecast over parts of the South-South and South-East later in the day.
On Tuesday, NiMet predicted sunny conditions with a few patches of clouds over the northern region in the morning.
It said thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall could occur later in the day across parts of Katsina, Kano, Kebbi, Kaduna and the North-East.
“Sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the North Central region during the morning hours.
“By the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected in most parts of the region.
“Cloudy atmosphere is anticipated over the southern region, with prospects of light rains over parts of Akwa Ibom and Cross River states during the morning hours.”
The agency added that moderate rainfall was expected across the southern region during the afternoon and evening.
NiMet warned that strong winds could precede thunderstorms in affected areas and urged residents to take necessary precautions.
“Driving under heavy rain should be avoided.
“Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets. Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees.
“Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.
“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet”, it said.
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