Abuja: The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) says there will be rain and thunderstorms across the country from Thursday to Saturday.
NiMet’s weather outlook released in Abuja predicted moderate dust haze over parts of Borno, Yobe, Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kebbi, and Sokoto States in the northern region during the forecast period.
Isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected later in the day over parts of Taraba, southern Bauchi, southern Kaduna, Adamawa and Gombe States.
For the North Central region, a cloudy sky with some sunshine is expected, with possible morning thunderstorms in parts of Niger, Kwara, and Kogi States.
Later in the day, thunderstorms with light rain are expected in Nasarawa, Plateau, Kwara, Kogi, the Federal Capital Territory, and Benue states, it said.
NiMet anticipated a cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine over the southern region, with chances of morning thunderstorms and moderate rains over parts of Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Rivers and Delta States.
The agency forecast thunderstorms with moderate rainfall across the entire region later in the day.
According to it, moderate dust haze is anticipated in the northern region on Friday, with isolated thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Taraba and Adamawa States during the morning hours.
Isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are forecast over parts of Taraba, Bauchi, Kaduna, Adamawa and Gombe states later in the day.
“For the North Central region, a cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is anticipated over the region, with chances of morning thunderstorms over parts of Nasarawa and Benue states.
Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected in the whole region.
For the southern region, a cloudy sky with some sunshine is expected, with possible morning thunderstorms in parts of Edo, Ondo, Ogun, Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Delta States, it said.
The agency forecast thunderstorms with moderate rainfall across the entire region later in the day.
NiMet predicted a slight dust haze over the northern region on Saturday throughout the forecast period.
According to it, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected over the North Central region throughout the forecast period.
It forecast a cloudy atmosphere over the southern region, with intervals of sunshine, and a chance of morning thunderstorms over parts of Ondo, Ogun and Lagos States.
NiMet forecasts thunderstorms with moderate rainfall across the entire region later in the day.
“Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur. The public should take adequate precautions and ensure that loose objects are secured to prevent collisions.
“Dust particles are in suspension; the public should take necessary precautions. Driving in heavy rain should be avoided. Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets.
Stay away from tall trees to avoid falling branches or trees. Airline workers should get weather reports from NiMet for flight planning, it said.
The agency further urged residents to stay informed by visiting NiMet’s website, www.nimet.gov.ng, for weather updates.
