The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather conditions from Tuesday, September 17, to Thursday, September 19, 2024, across the country.

NiMet made this known via its weather outlook released on Monday, September 16.

The agency forecast thunderstorms in parts of Bauchi, Kebbi, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, Adamawa, and Kaduna States during the morning hours on Tuesday.

According to the agency, thunderstorms are expected in the entire region later in the day.

It said: “In the North Central region, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kogi, Benue, Plateau, Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa and Niger states during the morning hours.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Niger, Kogi, Plateau, Benue, and Nasarawa States.

“In the southern region, there are prospects of moderate rains over parts of Ebonyi, Imo, Enugu, Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Rivers, and Bayelsa States during the morning hours.

“Later in the day, intermittent rains are expected over the entire region.”

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NiMet envisaged thunderstorms in parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, and Kaduna States on Wednesday morning.

NiMet also forecast thunderstorms in parts of Borno, Gombe, Adamawa, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, and Kebbi States later in the day.

The agency added: “In the North Central region, there are prospects of thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Niger, and Kwara States during the morning hours.

“While in the afternoon into evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Nasarawa, Kogi, Federal Capital Territory, Kwara and Niger States.

“In the southern region, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Enugu, Imo, Edo, Cross River, Delta, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa States during the morning hours.

“Progressing into the afternoon and evening hours, thunderstorms are envisaged over the entire region.”

NiMet anticipated thunderstorms in parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Taraba, and Adamawa States on Thursday morning.

The agency predicted thunderstorms in parts of Borno, Bauchi, Kaduna, Taraba, and Adamawa States later in the day just as the agency forecast thunderstorms in parts of Nasarawa State and Abuja.

“In the southern region, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Osun, Edo, Ondo, Ekiti, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, and Bayelsa States in the morning hours,” it said.

NiMet urged residents to avoid flood-prone areas as there is a high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities due to downpours.

It also advised the public to take adequate precautions, saying strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.

The agency added: “Public and airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecast from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet.”

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