NIMET Predicts Sunshine, Thunderstorms Till Thursday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released a weather outlook for the country, predicting sunshine and thunderstorms from Tuesday to Thursday.
According to the forecast, the northern region is expected to experience sunny skies throughout the period, while the southern region will experience a mix of sunshine and thunderstorms.
The weather outlook, released on Monday, stated that the northern region will enjoy sunny skies on Tuesday, with the North Central region experiencing sunny skies with patches of clouds.
However, there are prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Plateau, Kwara, and Kogi states during the afternoon or evening hours.
In the southern region, there are chances of morning thunderstorms over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom states on Tuesday.
Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Bayelsa states.
On Wednesday, the northern region is expected to experience sunny skies, with chances of morning thunderstorms over southern Taraba State.
The North Central region will experience sunny skies with patches of clouds, with prospects of afternoon or evening thunderstorms over parts of the FCT, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kwara, and Kogi states.
In the southern region, cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are anticipated, with chances of morning thunderstorms over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom states. In the afternoon or evening hours, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Ondo, Abia, Imo, Ebonyi, Edo, Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Delta states.
On Thursday, the northern region is expected to experience sunny skies throughout the day, with the North Central region experiencing sunny skies with patches of clouds. There are chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of the FCT, Plateau, and Nasarawa states in the afternoon or evening period.
In the southern region, cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are anticipated, with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom states during the morning hours. Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Oyo, Ondo, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Edo, Bayelsa, Cross River, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Delta, and Rivers states.
NiMet has advised the public to take necessary precautions to stay safe during the hot weather. The agency warned that temperatures are high over most parts of the country, putting people at risk of heat stress. The public is advised to stay in well-ventilated, cool spaces and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning of their operations. Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet and visit the agency’s website: www.nimet.gov.ng for the latest weather information.
