NiMet Warns of Strong Winds, Thunderstorms Across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across several parts of Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday.

NiMet disclosed this in its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, warning that strong winds may precede thunderstorms in some areas.

For Monday morning, the agency forecast thunderstorms accompanied by light rain over parts of Taraba and Kebbi states.

It predicted scattered thunderstorms with moderate rain over parts of the North-East, Kaduna, Taraba and Kebbi later in the day.

“For the North-Central region, thunderstorms accompanied by light rain are expected over parts of Niger State during the morning hours.

“Later during the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rain are expected over most parts of the region,” it said.

NiMet forecast cloudy skies across the southern region on Monday morning, with isolated thunderstorms and light rain over parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River.

It predicted thunderstorms accompanied by light rain across the region later in the afternoon or evening.

For Tuesday, NiMet forecast patches of cloud over the northern region during the morning, with thunderstorms and light rain over parts of Taraba.

Later in the afternoon or evening, thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rain are expected over most parts of the northern region.

The agency said: “For the North-Central region, partly cloudy skies are expected during the morning hours.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa and Plateau States.”

For the southern region, NiMet forecast mostly cloudy skies during Tuesday morning, followed by thunderstorms and light rain over parts of Ebonyi, Enugu, Abia and the South-South.

For Wednesday, the agency predicted partly cloudy skies across the northern region, with thunderstorms and moderate rain over several states during the morning.

The affected areas include Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Adamawa and Taraba states.

NiMet also forecast thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rain across most parts of the northern region later on Wednesday.

For the North-Central region, it predicted partly cloudy skies during the morning, with isolated thunderstorms and light rain over parts of the FCT, Plateau, Niger and Nasarawa.

The agency forecast thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rain over most parts of the region later in the day.

Across the southern region, NiMet predicted cloudy skies during Wednesday morning, with thunderstorms and moderate rain over most parts later in the day.

It warned that strong winds might precede thunderstorms in areas where rainfall is expected, urging residents to take necessary precautions.

“The public should take adequate precaution and ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collision,” NiMet said.

It advised motorists to avoid driving during heavy rainfall and urged residents to disconnect electrical appliances from sockets during thunderstorms.

“Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees,” the agency advised.

NiMet also advised airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports and flight documentation for effective operational planning.

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website,” the agency said. (NAN)