The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has released its weather outlook for the weekend, predicting a combination of sunshine and thundery weather conditions across the country. The forecast spans from Friday to Sunday.
Sunny Skies in the North, Thunderstorms in Some States
NiMet’s weather outlook indicates that the northern region will experience sunny skies with a few patches of clouds during the weekend. However, there are prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Bauchi, Gombe, Sokoto, and Kebbi States in the morning hours. Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Jigawa, Bauchi, Adamawa, Yobe, Taraba, Gombe, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kano, and Katsina States.
In the North Central region, residents can expect sunny skies with patches of clouds. There is also a possibility of morning thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Niger, and Plateau States. Later in the day, thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of Plateau, Kogi, Benue, Kwara, and the Federal Capital Territory.
Inland states of the South and coastal states will experience a cloudy atmosphere with prospects of thunderstorms and rains. These conditions are anticipated over parts of Oyo, Osun, Edo, Ondo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Lagos, and Rivers State during the morning hours. Later in the day, thunderstorms with rains are expected over parts of Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti, Osun, Ogun, Edo, Ebonyi, Enugu, Abia, Anambra, Imo, Lagos, Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.
Weekend Outlook
The weather forecast for Saturday shows sunny skies in the North with chances of thunderstorms over some states in the morning hours. Thunderstorms are also expected in the afternoon/evening hours in several states including Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Gombe, Yobe, Borno, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Bauchi.
In the North Central region, residents can expect sunny skies with a few patches of clouds. There is a possibility of morning thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, and Benue States. Later in the day, thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Plateau, Kogi, Kwara, and Benue States.
In the South, inland cities and coastal areas will experience a cloudy atmosphere with chances of thunderstorms and rains. These conditions are expected over parts of Lagos, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Rivers State in the morning hours. Later in the day, thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of Ebonyi, Imo, Oyo, Osun, Edo, Ondo, Enugu, Anambra, Ogun, Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.
Sunday Weather
On Sunday, the northern region will experience sunny skies with a few patches of clouds. There are prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, and Taraba States. Later in the day, sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated.
In the North Central region, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected in the morning hours. There is a possibility of thunderstorms over parts of Niger, Plateau, and Kwara States. Meanwhile, the South will experience a cloudy atmosphere with prospects of morning thunderstorms over Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Osun, Ado Ekiti, Lagos, Bayelsa, and Rivers. Later in the day, thunderstorms are likely to occur over Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, and Abia States.
Cautionary Advice
NiMet advises the public to be cautious as moderate to heavy rainfall can lead to flash floods. It is important to avoid driving and walking through floodwaters. Strong winds are also likely to precede and accompany the thunderstorms, especially in the northern region. Citizens are advised to take necessary safety precautions.
To avert loss of lives and properties during the rainy season, disaster risk managers, agencies, and individuals should be proactive. Additionally, all airline operators are urged to regularly avail themselves of weather reports/alerts from NiMet for effective planning of their operations.
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