NiMet Predicts Thunderstorms, Sunny Skies Nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a combination of sunny and cloudy weather with thunderstorms in several parts of the country from Sunday through Tuesday.
In its weather outlook issued on Saturday in Abuja, the agency stated that Sunday would generally start with sunny skies across most regions.
However, it noted that afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected in parts of Gombe, Bauchi, Kaduna, Taraba, and Adamawa States, along with some cloudy patches.
For the North-Central region, NiMet forecasted sunny conditions, with isolated thunderstorms likely later in the day in areas such as Kwara, Plateau, Nasarawa, Niger, Benue, and Kogi States.
In the southern region, early morning thunderstorms are anticipated in states including Cross River, Lagos, Ogun, Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta, and Akwa Ibom, with isolated thunderstorms expected to continue into the evening.
“On Monday, sunny skies with patches of cloud are expected in the northern region, with chances of morning thunderstorms in Taraba and Adamawa States,” NiMet stated.
It added that isolated thunderstorms were likely in parts of Kaduna, Taraba, and Adamawa States in the afternoon or evening.
In the North-central, the forecast includes sunny skies with some clouds and isolated thunderstorms in the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kwara, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, and Plateau States.
NiMet also forecasted morning thunderstorms in parts of Ondo, Ogun, Lagos, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States in the South, followed by isolated thunderstorms later in the day.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, the agency predicted sunny skies with few clouds in the northern region in the morning, with isolated thunderstorms in parts of Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe, and Adamawa States.
“Isolated thunderstorms are also expected later in the day over parts of Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Adamawa, and Taraba States,” it said.
In the North-central region, the forecast includes sunny skies with patches of cloud and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening in the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Kogi, Plateau, Benue, and Niger States.
Southern states, including Cross River, Lagos, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom, are expected to experience morning thunderstorms, with additional storms later in the day.
NiMet urged the public to take necessary precautions as strong winds may precede thunderstorms.
“Residents are advised to secure loose objects to prevent damage,” the agency said.
It also urges residents to avoid driving under heavy rain, disconnect electrical appliances, and stay clear of tall trees to avoid falling branches.
The agency further encouraged airline operators to consult it for specific weather reports to aid flight planning.
5/18/2025, 8:47:11 AM
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