NiMet forecasts 3-day thunderstorms from Thursday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery weather conditions across the country from Thursday, October 10, to Saturday, October 12, 2024.

NiMet made this known in its weather outlook released on Wednesday, October 9.

The agency forecast morning thunderstorms in the northern region on Thursday.

The agency anticipated thunderstorms in parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Kaduna, Zamfara, Gombe, Bauchi, and Kebbi States on Thursday evening.

“In the North Central region, morning thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kogi, Kwara, and Benue States, while later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over most parts of the region,” it said.

NiMet envisaged morning thunderstorms in parts of Ebonyi and Enugu States in the southern region and most parts of the region later in the day.

NiMet stated: “On Friday, in the northern region, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Taraba State in the morning hours. During the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Kaduna, Kebbi, Taraba, and Adamawa States.

“In the North Central region, there are prospects of thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kwara, Benue, and Nasarawa States during the morning hours.

“Also in the afternoon into evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over most parts of the region.”

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According to NiMet, thunderstorms are expected in parts of Abia, Imo, Enugu, Oyo, Ebonyi, Delta, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States during the morning hours.

It anticipated thunderstorms in most parts of the region later in the day.

The agency predicted thunderstorms in parts of Taraba and Adamawa States in the northern region on Saturday morning.

It envisaged thunderstorms in parts of Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Taraba, and Adamawa States later in the day.

NiMet further predicted thunderstorms in parts of Abuja, Niger, Kwara, Benue, and Nasarawa States during the morning hours.

The agency also predicted thunderstorms in parts of Plateau and Nasarawa States later in the day.

It forecast thunderstorms in most places in the southern region during the morning and evening hours in the southern region.

NiMet noted: “High likelihood of urban flooding in major cities due to heavy downpours. Residents are advised to avoid flood-prone areas.

“Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, public should take adequate precaution.

“Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities. Public and Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecast from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.”

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