NiMet Issues 3-day Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Warning Across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted thunderstorms and rainfall from Wednesday through Friday throughout the nation.

In its weather outlook published on Tuesday, NiMet indicated that thunderstorms are likely to occur in parts of Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe, Katsina, Sokoto, and Kaduna States during the morning of Wednesday.

Furthermore, NiMet anticipates thunderstorms in parts of Kano, Borno, Katsina, Adamawa, Kaduna, Taraba, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Jigawa States during the afternoon and evening periods.

In the North Central region, thunderstorms are expected in areas of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, and Niger states during the morning hours.

Later in the day, thunderstorms are also predicted for parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi, Niger, and Kwara States.

In the southern region, NiMet forecasts thunderstorms in parts of Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Edo, Delta, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States during the morning hours.

The forecast indicates that intermittent rainfall is anticipated in various regions, including Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia, Anambra, Edo, Ekiti, Oyo, Rivers, Cross River, Delta, and Akwa Ibom States later today.

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In the northern region, thunderstorms are expected to occur in parts of Taraba and Adamawa States during the morning hours.

Later in the day, thunderstorms are also predicted for areas within Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Jigawa, Katsina, Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba States.

In the North Central region, rain is forecasted for parts of Plateau and Benue States during the morning.

During the afternoon and evening, thunderstorms are likely to affect the Federal Capital Territory, as well as Nasarawa, Kogi, Niger, Kwara, and Benue States.

In southern cities, intermittent rains are expected in Enugu and Anambra States during the morning hours.

According to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), strong winds may accompany the rains in areas where thunderstorms are forecasted. The public is encouraged to take necessary precautions and follow safety advisories from relevant authorities.

It is advisable for the public to stay updated with weather information from NiMet by visiting our website at www.nimet.gov.ng.

Airline operators are recommended to obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet to facilitate effective planning for their operations.

NiMet has forecasted sporadic rainfall in various regions, including Ondo, Edo, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia, Cross River, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Delta States later today.

Additionally, the agency anticipates thunderstorms in parts of Adamawa and Taraba States during the early hours of Friday in the northern region.

Later in the day, thunderstorms are also expected to affect areas in Taraba, Borno, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, and Zamfara States.

In the North Central region, NiMet predicts rainfall in parts of Nasarawa and Niger during the morning.

As the day progresses, localized thunderstorms are anticipated in Kogi, the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, and Niger States.

In southern cities, cloudy conditions are expected in the morning, with thunderstorms likely in inland areas later in the day, alongside intermittent rains anticipated along the coast, according to NiMet.

The agency advises residents to steer clear of flood-prone areas, as there is a significant risk of urban flooding in major cities due to the expected heavy rainfall.