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NiMet Forecasts Sunny and Cloudy Weather with Thunderstorms From Tuesday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a mix of sunshine and cloudiness across the country from Tuesday to Thursday, with chances of isolated thunderstorms in some regions.
According to NiMet’s weather outlook released on Monday, northern states will experience sunny skies with patches of clouds on Tuesday, while isolated thunderstorms are expected later in the day over parts of Adamawa, Kaduna, and Taraba.
The North Central region will also see cloudy conditions with chances of thunderstorms in the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Nasarawa, and Kogi.
In the South, thunderstorms are likely in parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom in the morning, spreading to Imo, Oyo, Ogun, Edo, and other states later in the day.
On Wednesday, the northern region will remain mostly sunny with isolated thunderstorms in Kebbi, Zamfara, Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, and Kaduna later in the day.
The North Central states will see a mix of sun and clouds, with thunderstorms expected in the afternoon over the FCT, Benue, Kwara, and Plateau.
Southern states will experience cloudy skies with intermittent sunshine, with morning thunderstorms likely in Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, and Bayelsa, extending to other areas by evening.
Thursday’s forecast follows a similar pattern, with sunny skies in the North, while thunderstorms are expected in Taraba, Benue, Kwara, and Kogi later in the day.
Meanwhile, the southern states will see morning thunderstorms in Cross River, Lagos, and Akwa Ibom, with rain spreading to Ekiti, Osun, Oyo, and other areas by evening.
NiMet advised residents to stay hydrated, avoid direct sunlight during peak hours, and take necessary precautions against heat stress. It also warned of strong winds ahead of thunderstorms and urged airline operators to check weather reports for safe flight planning.
