NiMet Warns of Consecutive Early Morning Rains, Thunderstorms for 3 Days

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released its weather outlook for the next three days, predicting early morning thunderstorms accompanied by rain across Nigeria.

According to the agency, the northern region can expect early morning thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Adamawa states from Saturday to Monday. Later in the day, thunderstorms with rain are anticipated over parts of Kebbi, Taraba, Zamfara, Borno, Kaduna, Sokoto, Gombe, and Bauchi states.

In the North-Central region, early morning thunderstorms are expected over parts of Benue, Plateau, Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, and Nasarawa States. Later in the day, thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Kwara, Kogi, and Plateau states.

The Southern region can expect a cloudy atmosphere with chances of morning rains over parts of Enugu, Ebonyi, Cross River, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Bayelsa States. Isolated thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over most parts of the region later in the day.

NiMet has warned the public to take adequate precautions, as strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.

The agency has advised residents to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet and to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website, www.nimet.gov.ng,” the agency said.

The public has been warned to fasten loose objects to avoid collisions, refrain from driving during heavy rain, and disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets. Additionally, people are advised to stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees.

Airline operators have also been advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.