NiMet predicts three days of sunshine, thunderstorms across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms across the country from Wednesday to Friday.

In its weather outlook released on Tuesday, NiMet predicted sunny atmosphere over the northern region throughout the forecast period.

NiMet envisaged isolated thunderstorms over parts of Kebbi, Taraba, Zamfara and Kaduna during the afternoon and evening periods.

According to the agency, sunny skies with few cloud patches are expected over the north-central region during the morning hours.

“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi and Kwara states,” the forecast reads.

“The southern region should be cloudy with spells of sunshine, more cloud build up is expected over the coastal parts, with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Lagos, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states, during the morning hours.

“Isolated thunderstorms are expected over the south west Inland including the coastal parts of Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Rivers and Bayelsa states later in the day.”

The agency also predicted sunny skies on Thursday and Friday with few cloud patches over parts of the north-west, while parts of the north-east are expected be sunny and dry in the morning hours.

“Progressing into the day, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi and Kwara states,” the agency said. 

“The southern region should be cloudy with spells of sunshine, more cloud build up is expected over the coastal parts.

“There are prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Ogun during the morning hours.

“In the afternoon and evening period, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Imo, Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Delta, Rivers and Bayelsa states.”

NiMet advised airline operators to get updated weather reports and forecasts from its office for effective planning in their operations.