NiMet Predicts Three-day Sunshine, Cloudiness From Tuesday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness across the country from Tuesday to Thursday.

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Monday envisaged a sunny atmosphere over the northern region throughout Tuesday.

According to the weather outlook, a few patches of clouds with a hazy atmosphere are anticipated over the central region, with slim prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Southern Kwara during the later day.

“For the southern region, sunny skies with a few patches of clouds are anticipated over the region with prospects of thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Edo, Ekiti, Ondo, Imo Delta, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Rivers States in the afternoon/evening period,” it stated.

The agency anticipated a sunny atmosphere over the northern region on Wednesday throughout the forecast period.

‎‎It forecast a few patches of clouds with a hazy atmosphere over the North-Central region, with prospects of isolated thunderstorms and light rains over parts of southern Kogi, southern Benue, and Kwara states later in the day.

‎NiMet predicted sunny skies with a few patches of clouds over the southern region, with prospects of thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Edo, Ekiti, Ondo, Imo, Abia, Anambra, Delta, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Rivers states.

The agency envisaged a sunny atmosphere over the northern region on Thursday throughout the forecast period.

According to it, a few patches of clouds with a hazy atmosphere are anticipated over the region, with slim prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Kwara State in the morning hours.

NiMet predicted sunny skies with a few patches of clouds over the southern region, with prospects of isolated thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Bayelsa and Cross River States in the afternoon or evening.

“Dust particles are in suspension; the public should take necessary precautions. People with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather conditions.

”Driving in the rain should be done with caution. Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website http://www.nimet.gov.ng,” it stated.

(NAN)