The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted thunderstorms and rainy weather conditions across various regions of the country from Tuesday to Thursday.
In its weather outlook released on Monday, NiMet predicted thunderstorms over parts of Bauchi, Kebbi, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, Adamawa, and Kaduna states on Tuesday morning, with thunderstorms expected across the entire northern region later in the day.
The North Central region will also experience thunderstorms on Tuesday, with affected areas including Kogi, Benue, Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasarawa, and Niger states in the morning, and extending into Kwara and more areas by afternoon.
In the southern region, moderate rains are forecast for parts of Ebonyi, Imo, Enugu, Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Rivers states in the morning, followed by intermittent rains throughout the region later in the day.
For Wednesday, NiMet anticipates morning thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, and Kaduna states, with more thunderstorms expected later in the day. North Central areas like the FCT, Kogi, Niger, and Kwara will also see thunderstorms, continuing into the evening.
In the southern region, thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday morning in Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Enugu, Imo, Edo, Cross River, Delta, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa states, with rain continuing into the afternoon and evening.
Thursday will bring more thunderstorms to Sokoto, Kebbi, Taraba, and Adamawa states in the morning, with additional storms in Borno, Bauchi, Kaduna, and Nasarawa states and the FCT later in the day. Isolated thunderstorms are expected in southern states including Osun, Edo, Ondo, Ekiti, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, and Bayelsa.
NiMet has urged residents to avoid flood-prone areas, warning of potential urban flooding in major cities due to heavy rainfall. It also advised the public to take precautions as strong winds may precede thunderstorms.
Residents and airline operators are encouraged to stay updated on weather forecasts for effective planning and to follow safety advisories from relevant authorities. NiMet weather updates are available through their official website.
