The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms across the country from Monday, September 23, to Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
In a weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet predicted morning thunderstorms on Monday in parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, and Borno states.
The forecast also indicated thunderstorms later in the day over parts of Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Taraba, Adamawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Sokoto states.
“Thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Plateau and Kwara states during the morning hours.
“In the afternoon and evening periods, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kwara, the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Benue and Kogi states.
“Rains are envisaged over the southwest inland, especially parts of Oyo, Ondo, Osun, Ekiti and Ogun extending to the coastal states of Lagos, Delta, Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa states during the morning hours, “ it said.
The agency also predicted thunderstorms later in the day over parts of Enugu, Edo, Ebonyi, Ondo, Abia, Osun, Imo, Ekiti, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Rivers, and Lagos states.
NiMet stated, “Thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Benue and Nasarawa States within the morning hours.
“Later in the day thunderstorms are expected over the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Plateau and Kwara States.
“Morning rains are envisaged over parts of Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Lagos, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Rivers States while the remaining parts of the South should be cloudy.
“Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa and Benue states,” among others.
NiMet advised residents to steer clear of flood-prone areas, warning of a high risk of urban flooding in major cities due to expected heavy rainfall.
The agency also noted that strong winds may accompany the thunderstorms in affected areas, urging the public to take necessary precautions.
“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.
“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website, www.nimet.gov.ng,” the statement added.
