ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thundery and rainy weather conditions from Thursday to Saturday, August 17, 2024.
NiMet disclosed this via its weather outlook released on Wednesday, August 14.
The agency predicted isolated thunderstorms in parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Taraba, Gombe, Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, and Adamawa States during the morning hours.
It also forecast thunderstorms in parts of Borno, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Yobe, Zamfara, Bauchi, Gombe, and Adamawa States later in the day.
NiMet stated: “In the North Central region, moderate rains are expected over parts of Niger State during the morning. Moderate rains are also expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa, and Benue States later in the day.
“Over the southern region, intermittent rains are expected over parts of Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River States in the afternoon and evening hours.”
NiMet forecast thunderstorms in parts of Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, and Kano States on Friday morning.
The agency anticipated scattered thunderstorms across the northern region later in the afternoon and evening hours.
NiMet predicted isolated rains over parts of Niger, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, and Plateau States on Friday morning.
It forecast moderate rains in parts of Abuja, Niger, Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa, and Benue States later in the day.
The agency forecast cloudy skies in the southern region during the morning hours and intermittent rains in parts of the region later in the day.
The agency added: “On Saturday, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Sokoto, Kaduna, Bauchi, Zamfara, Adamawa, Taraba, and Kebbi States in the morning hours. Later in the afternoon and evening hours, widespread thunderstorms are expected across the northern region.
“Over the North Central region, moderate rains are expected during the morning hours over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, and Benue States.”
NiMet forecast thunderstorms with moderate rains in most parts of the North Central region during the afternoon and evening hours.
It anticipated intermittent rains across the southern region during the afternoon to evening hours.
NiMet advised residents of major cities to avoid flood-prone areas, as there is a high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities due to heavy downpours.
The agency said: “Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur. The public should take adequate precautions and adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities.
“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet.
“The public and airline operators are advised to obtain updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.”
