The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a three-day forecast predicting thunderstorms across several states including Niger, Taraba, Adamawa, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
According to the agency, early morning thunderstorms are expected over parts of Taraba, Kaduna, and Adamawa states on Wednesday. NiMet warned that strong winds may precede these thunderstorms in the affected areas and urged residents to take necessary precautions.
Northern Region Forecast
Later on Wednesday, thunderstorms accompanied by rainfall are anticipated over parts of Kebbi, Taraba, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna, Kano, Sokoto, Gombe, and Bauchi States.
For Thursday, the northern region can expect morning thunderstorms over parts of Kaduna, Kebbi, Zamfara, Adamawa, and Taraba states. These will be followed by thunderstorms with rain over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Kebbi, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kano, Gombe, and Bauchi states later in the day.
North-Central and Southern Regions
"In the North-Central region, early morning thunderstorms are expected over parts of Benue, Kwara, Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, and Nasarawa states," NiMet stated. "Later in the day, thunderstorms with rain are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, among others."
The Southern region is expected to experience a cloudy atmosphere with chances of morning rain over parts of Ondo, Ekiti, and Edo states. By afternoon and evening, isolated thunderstorms with rain are anticipated across numerous southern states including Imo, Enugu, Abia, Ebonyi, Anambra, Ondo, Oyo, Ogun, Ekiti, Edo, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and Rivers.
Thursday's forecast for the North-Central region indicates continued thunderstorms with rain over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Benue, and Plateau states.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay informed about weather updates and take appropriate safety measures during these weather events.
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