NiMet Predicts Sunshine and Thunderstorms Across Nigeria This Week

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted a mix of sunny skies and thunderstorms across various regions of the country from Wednesday through Friday, urging the public and stakeholders to prepare for weather fluctuations.

In its three-day weather outlook released in Abuja, the agency detailed region-specific predictions and issued advisories for safety and travel planning, especially in areas where thunderstorms are expected.

Wednesday Weather Outlook

Northern Region:

• Predominantly clear skies in the morning

• Scattered thunderstorms expected in the afternoon and evening across Taraba, Borno, Kaduna, Kebbi, Zamfara, Bauchi, Gombe, and Adamawa

North-Central:

• Bright skies with patches of clouds

• Isolated thunderstorms likely in the afternoon/evening in Plateau, FCT, Kwara, Benue, Nasarawa, and Kogi

Southern Region:

• Morning thunderstorms in parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom

• Afternoon/evening thunderstorms expected in Imo, Osun, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Enugu, Anambra, Edo, Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Delta

Thursday Weather Outlook

Northern Region:

• Clear skies expected

• Isolated thunderstorms over Taraba, Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, and Kaduna

North-Central:

• Partly cloudy to bright skies

• Thunderstorms likely in Plateau, FCT, Nasarawa, Niger, Benue, and Kogi

Southern Region:

• Morning thunderstorms in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and Cross River

• Afternoon/evening storms expected across Abia, Enugu, Anambra, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Lagos, Cross River, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Delta

Friday Weather Outlook

Northern Region:

• Mostly clear skies with minimal clouds

• Isolated thunderstorms in Kaduna, Adamawa, and Taraba

North-Central:

• Bright skies with occasional cloud patches

• Afternoon/evening thunderstorms expected in FCT, Plateau, Nasarawa, Niger, Benue, and Kogi

Southern Region:

• Morning thunderstorms in Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom

• Widespread daytime thunderstorms in Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Anambra, Enugu, Osun, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, and Lagos

NiMet has urged residents and travelers to exercise caution, especially in regions where thunderstorms are expected, due to the potential for strong winds.

“High winds may precede rainfall, and unsecured objects could pose risks,” the agency noted.

For the aviation sector, NiMet recommends that airline operators request airport-specific weather forecasts (flight documentation) for accurate and safe operational planning.