The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecasts thunderstorms and rain nationwide from Tuesday to Thursday.
In a weather outlook issued Monday in Abuja, NiMet predicts morning thunderstorms in parts of Bauchi, Kebbi, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, Adamawa, and Kaduna states on Tuesday.
Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected to affect the entire region.
“In the North Central region, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kogi, Benue, Plateau, Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa and Niger states during the morning hours.
“Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Niger, Kogi, Plateau, Benue and Nasarawa States.
“ In the southern region, there are prospects of moderate rains over parts of Ebonyi, Imo, Enugu, Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa states during the morning hours.
“Later in the day, intermittent rains are expected over the entire region,” it said.
The agency anticipates morning thunderstorms in parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, and Kaduna states.
Later in the day, NiMet forecasts thunderstorms in parts of Borno, Gombe, Adamawa, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, and Kebbi states.
“In the North Central region, there are prospects of thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Niger and Kwara states during the morning hours.
“ While in the afternoon into evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Nasarawa, Kogi, Federal Capital Territory, Kwara and Niger States.
“ In the southern region, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Enugu, Imo, Edo, Cross River, Delta, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa states during the morning hours.
“Progressing into the afternoon and evening hours, thunderstorms are envisaged over the entire region,” it said.
NiMet expects thunderstorms in parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Taraba, and Adamawa states on Thursday morning.
Later in the day, thunderstorms are predicted in parts of Borno, Bauchi, Kaduna, Taraba, and Adamawa states, with additional storms anticipated in parts of Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory.
“In the southern region, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Osun, Edo, Ondo, Ekiti, Delta, Lagos, Rivers and Bayelsa states in the morning hours,” it said.
NiMet urged residents to avoid flood-prone areas as there is a high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities due to heavy downpours.
It advised the public to take adequate precautions as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.
“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,” it said.
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