Abuja: The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains across the country from Monday, June 16, to Wednesday, June 18.
NiMet’s weather outlook, released in Abuja, envisages morning thunderstorms in the northern region on Monday and moderate rains over parts of Kaduna, Adamawa, and Taraba states.
According to the agency, thunderstorms with rains are expected later in the day over parts of Borno, Zamfara, Bauchi, Kaduna, Taraba, Jigawa, Kano, Kebbi, Katsina, and Adamawa States.
“In the North-central region, morning thunderstorms with rains are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kwara, Plateau, Kogi, Benue and Nasarawa States.
“Thunderstorms are expected over the entire region in the afternoon or evening hours.
“In the southern region, there are prospects of morning rains over parts of Ebonyi, Abia Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Ogun, Rivers, Lagos, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States,” it said.
NiMet envisaged thunderstorms and rain showers later in the day on Tuesday over parts of Enugu, Imo, Ebonyi, Abia, Anambra, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Edo, Delta, Lagos, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.
The agency predicted morning thunderstorms in the northern region with rains over parts of Kebbi, Kaduna, Adamawa, Bauchi and Zamfara states.
Later in the day, it anticipated thunderstorms and rain over parts of Bauchi, Gombe, Zamfara, Kano, Borno, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, and Sokoto States.
Nimet predicted cloudy skies with morning thunderstorms and rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau and Nasarawa States in the North-Central region.
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It anticipated thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening over parts of Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Benue, Nasarawa, Plateau, and the Federal Capital Territory.
In most parts of the southern region, NiMet envisaged prospects of morning rains over parts of Ogun, Ondo, Cross River, Rivers, and Lagos States.
“For Wednesday morning, thunderstorms with rains are expected over parts of Kebbi, Zamfara, Bauchi, Adamawa and Taraba States in the northern region.
“Later in the day, thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of Bauchi, Jigawa, Zamfara, Gombe, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto and Adamawa states.
“In the north-central region, patches of clouds with sunshine intervals are expected, with prospects of thunderstorms and rain over parts of Benue and Kogi States in the morning hours,” it stated.
NiMet forecast thunderstorms with rains in the afternoon and evening over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kwara, Benue, Kogi, Plateau, and Nasarawa States.
According to the agency, a cloudy atmosphere is expected in the southern region, with morning rains likely over parts of Ogun and Lagos.
NiMet predicted isolated thunderstorms with rains over most parts of the region later in the day.
“Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, so the public should take adequate precautions.
“Ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collision; driving under heavy rain should be avoided. Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets.
“Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees.
“Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,” it said.The agency urged the residents to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet and to visit its website, www.nimet.gov.ng
