NiMet reveals List Of States To Experience 3-Day Thunderstorm From Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms across the country from Monday to Wednesday.
In its weather outlook released in Abuja on Sunday, NiMet forecasted morning thunderstorms on Monday in parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, and Borno states.
The agency further indicated that thunderstorms are expected later in the day across various states, including Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Taraba, Adamawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Sokoto.
“Thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Plateau and Kwara States during the morning hours.
“ In the afternoon and evening periods, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kwara, the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Benue and Kogi States.
“Rains are envisaged over the southwest inland, especially parts of Oyo, Ondo, Osun, Ekiti and Ogun extending to the coastal states of Lagos, Delta, Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa States during the morning hours, “ it said.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted thunderstorms in several southern states later in the day, including Enugu, Edo, Ebonyi, Ondo, Abia, Osun, Imo, Ekiti, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Rivers, and Lagos.
For Tuesday, NiMet anticipates isolated thunderstorms in the morning over parts of Taraba, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Sokoto, and Zamfara. Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected to affect Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Bauchi, Taraba, Gombe, and Adamawa states.
This weather pattern is typical during the rainy season, especially as the harmattan transition approaches, bringing in heavier rains in some areas.
“Thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Benue and Nasarawa States within the morning hours.
“Later in the day thunderstorms are expected over the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Plateau and Kwara States.
“Morning rains are envisaged over parts of Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Lagos, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross river and Rivers States while the remaining parts of the South should be cloudy, ” it said.
NiMet has forecast thunderstorms later in the day across parts of Oyo, Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Imo, Edo, Delta, Lagos, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Rivers States.
For Wednesday morning, the agency predicts thunderstorms in parts of Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Borno, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Kebbi States.
Isolated thunderstorms are also expected in Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba, Kaduna, Kano, and Katsina States.
Additionally, thunderstorms are forecasted for Niger and Kwara States, while other areas in North Central Nigeria are expected to remain cloudy during the morning hours.
Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa and Benue States.
Rains are expected over parts of Cross River. Rivers and Akwa Ibom States during the morning hours with cloudy skies to the rest of the states in the South.
“Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over most parts of Imo, Abia, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Edo and Delta States,,“ it said.
NiMet has advised residents to stay away from flood-prone areas, as there is a significant risk of urban flooding in major cities due to heavy rainfall.
The agency also warned that strong winds may accompany the rains in regions expecting thunderstorms, urging the public to take necessary precautions.
“Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities. Public and Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecasts 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”
