NiMet forecasts 3-day thunderstorms starting Thursday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thundery weather conditions nationwide from Thursday to Saturday.
In its weather outlook released on Wednesday, NiMet predicted morning thunderstorms in the northern region on Thursday.
The agency expects thunderstorms to affect parts of Taraba, Adamawa, and Kaduna states, as well as areas in Zamfara, Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba, Adamawa, and Kebbi states later in the day.
In the North Central region, morning thunderstorms are expected in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kogi, Kwara, and Benue States, with thunderstorms anticipated over most areas later in the day.
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In the southern region, NiMet forecasts morning thunderstorms in parts of Ebonyi and Enugu States, with widespread thunderstorms expected later in the day.
“For Friday, in the northern region, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Taraba State in the morning hours. During the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Kaduna, Kebbi, Taraba and Adamawa States.
“In the North Central region, there are prospects of thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kwara, Benue and Nasarawa States during the morning hours.
“Also in the afternoon into evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over most parts of the region,” it said.
According to NiMet, thunderstorms are expected in parts of Abia, Imo, Enugu, Oyo, Ebonyi, Delta, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States during the morning hours, with widespread thunderstorms anticipated later in the day.
On Saturday, the agency predicts morning thunderstorms in parts of Taraba and Adamawa States in the northern region, followed by thunderstorms over parts of Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Taraba, and Adamawa States later in the day.
In the central region, NiMet forecasts thunderstorms in the morning for the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kwara, Benue, and Nasarawa States, with additional thunderstorms expected over parts of Plateau and Nasarawa States later.
Overall, the agency anticipates thunderstorms across most areas in the southern region during both morning and evening hours.
“High likelihood of urban flooding in major cities due to heavy downpours. Residents are advised to avoid flood-prone areas.
”Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, public should take adequate precaution.
“Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities. Public and Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.”
The agency urged residents to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet and visit the agency’s website www.nimet.gov.ng.
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