The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms across the country from Thursday to Saturday.
According to NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Tuesday, thunderstorms are expected to occur in several states throughout the week. On Wednesday, thunderstorms are predicted to occur in the morning hours in parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, and Kaduna states. Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected in parts of Bauchi, Adamawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Taraba, Yobe, Zamfara, Borno, and Kebbi states.
In the North-central region, thunderstorms are expected in the morning hours in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, and Benue states. Later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kogi, Kwara, Benue, Plateau, and Nasarawa states.
In the southern region, thunderstorms are expected in the morning hours in parts of Ondo, Ebonyi, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states. Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected in parts of Ondo, Ekiti, Osun, Edo, Imo, Enugu, Abia, Ebonyi, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states.
On Thursday and Friday mornings, thunderstorms are expected in parts of Adamawa, Taraba, and Kebbi states. In the afternoon and evening hours on Thursday and Friday, thunderstorms are expected in parts of Kaduna, Adamawa, Katsina, Kebbi, Taraba, Sokoto, and Zamfara states.
NiMet also warned of a high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities due to heavy downpours and advised residents to avoid flood-prone areas and take necessary precautions. The agency urged residents to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet.
Public and airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.
