The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, known as NiMet, has unveiled its weather predictions for the coming weekend. According to the forecast released in Abuja on Friday, the nation is set to bask in a spell of sunny and hazy weather from Saturday to Monday.
For Saturday and the subsequent days, NiMet anticipates a predominance of sunny and hazy conditions across the Northern region. There are also chances of localised thunderstorms specifically over parts of Taraba during the morning hours, with patches of clouds expected over Adamawa and Kaduna States.
As the day progresses, there’s a likelihood of localized thunderstorms in various states such as Adamawa, Taraba, Kogi, Nasarawa, Benue, and the Federal Capital Territory. The North Central region is expected to experience sunny skies with patches of clouds, while the inland and coastal areas in the South might witness cloudy skies and intervals of sunshine, potentially leading to thunderstorms in states like Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Ondo, Lagos, Enugu, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Edo, Cross River, and Delta.
Moving to Sunday, NiMet envisions a continuation of the sunny and hazy atmosphere in the Northern region, with prospects of localized thunderstorms over parts of Taraba during the afternoon and evening hours. In the North Central region, the morning is likely to bring sunny skies with a few cloud patches, and later in the day, localized thunderstorms are expected over states like Nasarawa, Kogi, the Federal Capital Territory, and Benue.
Similarly, the inland states of the South and the coastal belt of the country may experience cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine, potentially leading to localized thunderstorms over specific areas. States such as Ondo, Edo, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Delta are on alert for possible thunderstorms.
As the weekend draws to a close, the pattern continues into Monday with a forecast of sunny and hazy atmosphere over the Northern region. Again, localized thunderstorms are expected over parts of Taraba during the afternoon and evening hours. In the North Central region, cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are likely, accompanied by localized thunderstorms over Benue, Nasarawa, and the Federal Capital Territory during the afternoon and evening hours.
The inland and coastal belt of the country are also expected to see similar weather patterns with the potential for localized thunderstorms. NiMet has issued a caution regarding suspended dust particles and advised the public to take necessary precautions.
As the weekend unfolds, NiMet’s predictions will guide Nigerians in planning their outdoor activities, ensuring they are well-prepared for the specific weather conditions in their respective regions.
