The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted thunderstorms and rain across the country from Friday to Sunday.
In its weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja, NiMet predicted thunderstorms on Friday morning in parts of Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, Taraba, Jigawa, Gombe, and Bauchi States.
Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected to affect Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, Katsina, Bauchi, Adamawa, Jigawa, and Kano States.
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“Thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kwara, Nasarawa, and Plateau States within the morning hours.
“In the afternoon/evening periods, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Kogi and Benue States.
“Morning rains are anticipated over parts of Abia, Imo, Oyo, Edo, Delta and Akwa Ibom States.
“Later in the day, rains are expected over parts of Enugu, Anambra, Ekiti, Ondo, Oyo, Osun, Edo, Delta, Lagos, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa States,” it said.
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For Saturday, NiMet expects thunderstorms in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, and Taraba States during the morning. Later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated in Sokoto, Adamawa, Kebbi, Taraba, Kaduna, Kano, Gombe, Bauchi, and Katsina States.
Morning thunderstorms are also predicted for the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, and Niger States.
Thunderstorms are expected in the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa, and Niger States later in the day.
The agency forecasts rain in Osun, Edo, Delta, and Lagos States in the morning.
Continuous rain is expected in Enugu, Imo, Anambra, Ebonyi, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Ondo, and Ekiti States.
Coastal states including Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom will also experience rain later in the day.
“For Sunday, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara States during the morning hours.
“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Sokoto, Bauchi, and Kaduna States.
“Cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are expected over the North Central region with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Niger State during the afternoon/evening periods.
“The South is expected to be predominantly cloudy with chances of rains over parts of Ondo, Edo, Delta, and Bayelsa States during the afternoon/evening hours,” it said.
NiMet has advised residents in major cities to be cautious due to the high likelihood of flooding from heavy downpours.
The agency also warned that strong winds may precede the rain in areas expected to experience thunderstorms, urging the public to take appropriate precautions.
“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 www.nimet.gov.ng,” it said.
