The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued its weather forecast from Sunday to Tuesday, highlighting varying weather conditions across different regions of the country.
The outlook, released on Saturday in Abuja, predicts a mix of sunny skies and thunderstorms in several states.
For Sunday, NiMet projected predominantly sunny weather with patches of cloud over the northern region, though morning thunderstorms are expected in parts of Taraba State.
The forecast also anticipates thunderstorms later in the day in Sokoto, Kebbi, Kaduna, Taraba, Bauchi, Zamfara, and Adamawa States.
“In the North-central region, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara and Kogi States in the morning periods.
“Later in the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Plateau, Niger, and Benue states.”
Moving southward, a cloudy atmosphere is predicted with the likelihood of morning thunderstorms in Osun, Ondo, Ogun, Imo, Abia, Edo, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, Lagos, and Bayelsa States.
“NiMet anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Oyo, Ekiti, Osun, Ondo, Ogun, Imo, Abia, Edo, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, Lagos and Bayelsa States later in the day.”
The agency also provided a Monday forecast, envisioning sunny skies with cloudy patches and chances of early thunderstorms in parts of Taraba State in the north. Isolated thunderstorms are likely later in the day in Kebbi, Taraba, Kaduna, Borno, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Adamawa States.
The North-central region will also experience morning sunshine with cloud patches, with thunderstorm activity increasing later in the day.
“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Nasarawa, Plateau and Kogi States.
“In the Southern region, morning thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Imo, Abia, Osun, Cross River, Delta, Lagos and Akwa Ibom States.
“In the afternoon/evening hours, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Enugu, Anambra, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Lagos states,” it said.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, NiMet expects sunny skies interspersed with clouds across most parts of the country.
Thunderstorms are predicted during the afternoon or evening in Sokoto, Zamfara, Taraba, Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, and Kaduna States.
The North-central will continue to experience partly cloudy skies in the morning with possible thunderstorms in Benue, Niger, Kogi, and Kwara States. Later in the day, thunderstorm activity is forecast in the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kwara, and Kogi States.
In the South, morning thunderstorms are likely in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River States. Widespread thunderstorms are expected later across many other southern states.
“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are expected over most parts of Enugu, Anambra, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Rivers, Lagos and Delta States,“ it said.
NiMet advised Nigerians to exercise caution, noting that strong winds may accompany thunderstorms.
“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. Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng,“ it said.