The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast sunshine, cloudiness and thunderstorms across the country from Sunday to Tuesday.
In its weather outlook released in Abuja on Sunday, NiMet predicted sunny skies with patches of clouds over the northern region on Sunday.
It also forecast thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall over parts of Taraba, Adamawa and Kaduna states during the morning hours.
“By the afternoon and evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts of Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Adamawa and Taraba states.
“For the North Central region, thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains are expected over parts of Plateau, Niger, Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory during the morning hours.
“By the afternoon and evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts of Kogi, Benue, Plateau, Niger, Nasarawa states and the Federal Capital Territory,” it said.
According to the agency, moderate rainfall is expected over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Lagos and Bayelsa states in the southern region during the morning hours.
NiMet said moderate rainfall is expected across the entire southern region later in the day.
For Monday, NiMet forecast thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall over parts of Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Adamawa and Taraba states in the northern region during the morning hours.
The agency also predicted thunderstorms with moderate rainfall over parts of Borno, Jigawa, Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Taraba and Adamawa states later in the day.
“For the North Central region, thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains are expected over parts of Niger, Kwara states and the Federal Capital Territory during the morning hours.
“Later during the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are anticipated across the region.
“For the southern region, there are prospects of light rains over parts of Cross River, Delta, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Lagos and Rivers states during the morning hours.”
The agency added that thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are expected across the southern region later in the day.
According to NiMet, partly cloudy skies are anticipated over the northern region on Tuesday, with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by light rainfall over parts of Bauchi, Jigawa and Yobe states during the morning hours.
The agency predicted thunderstorms with moderate rainfall across the region during the afternoon and evening hours.
“For the North Central region, sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated during the morning hours.
“Later, during the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected across the region.
“For the southern region, a cloudy atmosphere is expected, with prospects of light rains over parts of Edo, Cross River, Delta, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Rivers states during the morning hours,” it stated.
NiMet said thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are expected across the southern region later in the day.
The agency advised members of the public to take adequate precautions and ensure that loose objects are fastened to prevent them from being blown about, as strong winds may precede the rains in areas likely to experience thunderstorms.
“The expected continuous rains over the coastal areas of the South have good prospects of flash flooding. Avoid driving or wading through floodwaters. Driving under heavy rain should be avoided.
“Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets. Stay away from tall trees to avoid injury from falling branches and uprooted trees.
“Airline operators are advised to obtain airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective operational planning. Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website: www.nimet.gov.ng,” it said.
(NAN)
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