The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted a mix of thunderstorms and sunshine across different parts of the country from Monday, April 15, through Wednesday, April 17.
According to the agency’s three-day weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, northern states such as Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina will experience predominantly sunny and hazy conditions on Monday. However, areas including Taraba, Kaduna, Bauchi, Zamfara, and Kebbi are expected to witness isolated thunderstorms later in the day.
For the North Central region, cloudy skies with sunshine intervals are anticipated. There is a likelihood of morning thunderstorms in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kwara, Benue, and Kogi. Thunderstorms are also forecast to occur later in the afternoon and evening across Plateau, Nasarawa, Niger, and the FCT.
The southern part of the country will experience similar weather patterns, with cloudy skies and sunny intervals in the morning across inland and coastal areas. Morning thunderstorms are expected in states such as Ogun, Oyo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom. By afternoon and evening, more widespread thunderstorms are anticipated across several southern states including Imo, Abia, Lagos, and Rivers.
On Tuesday, sunny skies with scattered clouds are expected in the north, with localized thunderstorms projected for Kaduna, Taraba, Zamfara, and Kebbi later in the day. The North Central zone will see a continuation of cloudy conditions with possible thunderstorms in the morning and more widespread activity in the evening.
The southern states will remain mostly cloudy in the morning, with thunderstorms likely in parts of Enugu, Imo, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom. By the afternoon and evening, more intense thunderstorms are expected across most inland and coastal areas.
By Wednesday, northern states will start the day with sunny skies and isolated clouds, with thunderstorms forecast for Taraba and Kaduna later in the day. In the North Central region, cloudy conditions will persist with thunderstorms predicted over the FCT, Nasarawa, Plateau, and Niger in the afternoon.
In the southern region, the day will begin with cloudy skies, followed by widespread thunderstorms across the entire region in the later part of the day.
NiMet has advised the public to take necessary precautions as strong winds may precede thunderstorms, which could damage trees, electric poles, and weak structures. The agency also warned against taking shelter under trees during storms and urged residents to clear drainage systems to mitigate flooding.
Airline operators have been advised to stay updated with NiMet’s latest weather reports to ensure safe flight operations.
