The Federal government through the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thundery weather conditions across the country from Thursday to Saturday.
According to NiMet’s weather outlook released on Wednesday, morning thunderstorms are expected in the northern region today (Thursday).
NiMet anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, and Kaduna states, as well as Zamfara, Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba, Adamawa, and Kebbi states later in the day.
For Friday, thunderstorms are expected over Taraba State in the morning, with afternoon and evening storms anticipated over Kaduna, Kebbi, Taraba, and Adamawa states.
On Saturday, morning thunderstorms are predicted over Taraba and Adamawa states, with later storms expected over Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Taraba, and Adamawa states.
In the North central region, morning thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kogi, Kwara, and Benue states. Later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over most parts of the region. Similar prospects are forecast for Friday and Saturday mornings, with afternoon and evening storms expected over most parts of the region.
In the southern region, morning thunderstorms are expected over parts of Ebonyi and Enugu states today, with most parts of the region experiencing storms later in the day. On Friday, thunderstorms are anticipated over Abia, Imo, Enugu, Oyo, Ebonyi, Delta, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom states during the morning hours, with most parts of the region experiencing storms later in the day.
NiMet warned of a high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities due to heavy downpours, advising residents to avoid flood-prone areas.
Strong winds may precede rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.
The agency urged the public to adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities and advised airline operators to obtain updated weather reports and forecasts for effective planning.
