NiMet forecasts 3-day thunderstorms, rains from Sunday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy activities across the country from Sunday to Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

NiMet made this known via its weather outlook released on Saturday, August 24.

The agency forecast thunderstorms in parts of Borno, Jigawa, Taraba, Adamawa, Bauchi, and Gombe States in the northern region during morning hours on Sunday.

According to the agency, thunderstorms are expected in most parts of the region during the afternoon and evening hours.

It stated: “In the North Central region, thunderstorms with rain are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Nasarawa, and Plateau States during the morning hours.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms with rain are expected over the entire region. Cloudy skies are expected over southern cities during the morning hours, with intermittent rain expected over most parts of the region later in the day.”

On Monday, morning thunderstorms are anticipated in parts of Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba, Adamawa, Yobe, and Jigawa States, with thunderstorms expected over the northern region later in the day.

NiMet predicted morning thunderstorms with rain in parts of Abuja, Kogi, Niger, and Kwara States.

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It forecast thunderstorms in parts of Abuja, Plateau, and Niger States later in the day, with cloudy skies over southern states.

NiMet anticipated intermittent rain in most parts of the region during the afternoon and evening hours.

The agency added: “On Tuesday, morning thunderstorms are expected over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, and Kaduna States in the northern region.

“Later in the day, cloudy skies are anticipated over the entire region.

“In the North Central region, thunderstorms with rain are anticipated over parts of Niger and Kwara States during the morning hours.

“During the afternoon and evening hours, thunderstorms with rain are expected over parts of Kogi, the Federal Capital Territory, and Benue States. Intermittent rain is expected over the southern region throughout the day.”

The agency urged residents to avoid flood-prone areas due to the high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities caused by downpours, saying strong winds may precede rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.

It further urged the public to adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities and stay informed through weather updates from NiMet by visiting its website.

NiMet enjoined airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from the agency for effective planning in their operations.

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