Abuja: The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and thunderstorms across the country from Wednesday to Friday.
NiMet’s weather outlook, released in Abuja, envisaged patches of cloud coverage for most areas in the northern region, except southern Kaduna, which is cloudy with light rains on Wednesday mornings.
According to NiMet, thunderstorms with light to moderate rain showers are expected later in the day over the Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Taraba, Adamawa, Bauchi, and Kaduna axis.
“In the central region, generally cloudy skies with early morning light rain showers are expected over Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
“Thunderstorms with light to moderate rain showers are expected over Plateau, the FCT, Niger and Kogi States in the afternoon or evening periods,” it said.
The agency predicted cloudy conditions for most areas with early morning light to moderate rains over Lagos, Ogun, Akwa Ibom, and southern Cross River in the south region.
It anticipated thunderstorms with moderate to heavy rain showers in the afternoon or evening over Imo, Ebonyi, Enugu, Central, and northern Cross River States.
NiMet anticipated patches of cloud coverage for most areas in northern regions on Thursday, except Kebbi, Taraba, and Adamawa, which are expected to be cloudy with light rains in the morning hours.
It forecasts patches of cloud coverage anticipated for most areas in the northern region, except Kebbi, Taraba, and Adamawa, which are expected to be cloudy with light rains in the morning hours.
“At the central region, cloudy skies with patches of sunshine are anticipated over the North Central region throughout the forecast period.
“At the southern region, cloudy conditions are anticipated in the morning.
” Thunderstorms with moderate to heavy rain are expected over Imo, Enugu, Abia, Edo, Ondo, Osun, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Lagos States later in the day,” it said.
According to NiMet, cloudy skies with patches of sunshine are anticipated over the northern regions throughout the forecast period on Friday.
It predicted cloudy skies with patches of sunshine over the North Central region throughout the forecast period.
The agency envisaged cloudy conditions during the morning hours over the southern region.
It predicted thunderstorms with moderate to heavy rain later in the day over Imo, Ebonyi, Anambra, Enugu, Abia, Ogun, Ekiti, Edo, Ondo, Osun, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Lagos States.
“Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur. 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 advised the residents to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet and visit its website, www.nimet.gov.ng.
