NiMet forecasts 3-day thunderstorms, rains from Monday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted thundery and rainy weather conditions from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja forecast morning thunderstorms on Monday over parts of Kebbi, Katsina, Borno, Bauchi and Taraba States.

The agency envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Zamfara, Taraba, Bauchi, and Kebbi states later in the day.

It also expected moderate rains over parts of Nassarwa, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory and Niger during the morning periods.

In the afternoon and evening hours, the agency anticipated moderate thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, Nassarawa, Kogi and Plateau States.

It added that rains are expected over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom in the morning hours.

According to the agency, later in the day, light to moderate rains are expected over parts of Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Anambra, Oyo, Ogun, Cross River, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Delta.

NiMet further said that morning thunderstorms are expected over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara on Tuesday.

It forecast thunderstorms over parts of Bauchi, Taraba, Zamfara and Kebbi in the afternoon, and or evening hours and anticipated moderate rains over parts of Niger and Kwara States during the morning hours.

The agency said, later in the day, moderate thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of Plateau, Nassarawa, Benue and Kogi while cloudy skies should prevail over the southern region during the morning hours.

In the afternoon and or evening hours, it said that intermittent rains are expected over parts of Ebonyi, Abia, Cross River and Akwa Ibom.

The agency envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Borno, Katsina, and Kebbi during the morning hours on Wednesday.

Also, it expected thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Kano, Kaduna and Zamfara later in the day with cloudy conditions over the North central city during the morning hours.

It anticipated thunderstorms over the entire region as the day progressed with cloudy skies to prevail over the southern region within the morning periods.

In the afternoon and or evening hours, moderate rains are envisaged over the entire region, strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.

It stated that there is a high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities due to heavy downpours.

It therefore advised residents to avoid flood-prone areas, adding that they should heed to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities.

The agency also urged the public and Airline operators to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.