The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has projected widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across various parts of the country between Monday, June 16 and Wednesday, June 18.
In its latest weather forecast issued in Abuja, NiMet indicated that northern states should expect morning thunderstorms on Monday, with moderate rainfall expected in areas such as Kaduna, Adamawa, and Taraba.
Later in the day, the forecast shows thunderstorms and rain spreading to Borno, Zamfara, Bauchi, Jigawa, Kano, Kebbi, Katsina, and Adamawa States.
“In the North-central region, morning thunderstorms with rains are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kwara, Plateau, Kogi, Benue and Nasarawa States.
“In the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over the entire region.”
Southern Nigeria is also not left out, with morning rain predicted in Ebonyi, Abia, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Ogun, Rivers, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River States.
According to NiMet, Tuesday will bring similar conditions with thunderstorms and showers expected later in the day in Enugu, Imo, Ebonyi, Abia, Anambra, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Edo, Delta, Lagos, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.
For the northern zone on Tuesday morning, thunderstorms and rainfall are expected over Kebbi, Kaduna, Adamawa, Bauchi, and Zamfara, while the afternoon and evening could bring storms to Bauchi, Gombe, Zamfara, Kano, Borno, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, and Sokoto.
In the North-central region, “cloudy skies with morning thunderstorms and rains” are expected over the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, and Nasarawa States.
“It anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Benue, Nasarawa, Plateau and the Federal Capital Territory in the afternoon or evening.”
The southern region on Tuesday morning is likely to see rainfall over Ogun, Ondo, Cross River, Rivers, and Lagos States.
As for Wednesday’s forecast, NiMet said morning thunderstorms are expected in Kebbi, Zamfara, Bauchi, Adamawa, and Taraba.
These conditions are predicted to extend into the afternoon in Bauchi, Jigawa, Gombe, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, and Adamawa States.
“In the North-central region, patches of clouds with sunshine intervals are expected with prospects of thunderstorms with rains over parts of Benue and Kogi States in the morning hours.”
Later in the day, NiMet anticipates that “thunderstorms with rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kwara, Benue, Kogi, Plateau and Nasarawa States” will occur.
The southern region is expected to experience a cloudy start with morning rains in Ogun and Lagos States.
“NiMet predicted isolated thunderstorms with rains over most parts of the region later in the day.”
The agency also advised the public to be cautious as strong winds may precede rainfall in thunderstorm-prone areas.
“Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, public should take adequate precaution.
“Ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collision, 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,” it stated.
NiMet further encouraged the public to remain updated through its weather information channels and website: www.nimet.gov.ng.
