In the northern region, Sunday morning will see thunderstorms over parts of Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa, and Taraba, with more widespread thunderstorms expected later in the day in states like Kaduna, Sokoto, Kano, and Borno.

In the North Central region, morning thunderstorms are anticipated over the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, and Kwara on Sunday, with afternoon and evening thunderstorms likely in Benue, Kogi, and Niger.

The southern region will experience morning thunderstorms in states such as Oyo, Imo, Enugu, Ogun, and Lagos on Sunday, followed by more widespread thunderstorms later in the day across states including Delta, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom.

Moving into Monday, NiMet forecasts continue with thunderstorms and moderate rains across Taraba, Gombe, Kaduna, and southern Borno in the morning, extending to other regions like Kebbi, Zamfara, and Yobe in the afternoon.

NiMet warns of a high likelihood of urban flooding due to heavy downpours, particularly in major cities. Residents are advised to avoid flood-prone areas and take precautionary measures against strong winds accompanying thunderstorms.

For airline operators and the public, NiMet advises staying updated with weather reports for effective planning and safety measures. Adherence to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities is crucial during this period.

NiMet’s forecasts underscore the importance of preparedness and safety awareness as Nigeria prepares for thunderstorms and rains in the coming days.

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This weather outlook, released on Thursday in Abuja, predicts significant weather activity, particularly in the northern and central regions of the country.

Friday Forecast:
Thunderstorms are expected to impact several states in the early hours of Friday, including Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, Taraba, Jigawa, Gombe, and Bauchi. Later in the day, these weather conditions are anticipated to extend to Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, Katsina, Bauchi, Adamawa, Jigawa, and Kano States.

In the central region, thunderstorms are predicted over the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Niger, Kwara, Nasarawa, and Plateau States during the morning, with continued activity into the afternoon and evening in the FCT, Niger, Nasarawa, Kogi, and Benue States.

In the southern states, morning rains are expected in Abia, Imo, Oyo, Edo, Delta, and Akwa Ibom, while later rains are forecasted for Enugu, Anambra, Ekiti, Ondo, Oyo, Osun, Edo, Delta, Lagos, Cross River, Rivers, and Bayelsa.

Saturday Forecast:
On Saturday, NiMet expects thunderstorms to persist in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, and Taraba States in the morning, with further storms developing over Sokoto, Adamawa, Kebbi, Taraba, Kaduna, Kano, Gombe, Bauchi, and Katsina States later in the day.

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The central region will again see morning thunderstorms in the FCT, Nasarawa, and Niger, with continued activity later in the day. Rainfall is also predicted for Osun, Edo, Delta, and Lagos States during the morning, with continuous rains affecting Enugu, Imo, Anambra, Ebonyi, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Ondo, and Ekiti States.

Coastal regions including Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States will also experience rain later in the day.

Sunday Forecast:
By Sunday, isolated thunderstorms are expected in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara States during the morning, expanding to Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Sokoto, Bauchi, and Kaduna States later in the day. The North Central region will experience cloudy skies with intermittent sunshine, with isolated thunderstorms likely in Niger State during the afternoon and evening.

In the South, predominantly cloudy conditions are expected, with the likelihood of rains in parts of Ondo, Edo, Delta, and Bayelsa States in the afternoon and evening.

Public Advisory:
NiMet has issued a caution to residents, especially in major cities, warning of a high risk of flooding due to anticipated heavy downpours. The agency advises the public to take necessary precautions, as strong winds may accompany thunderstorms in affected areas.

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Residents are encouraged to stay informed through regular updates from NiMet and adhere to safety advisories from relevant authorities. Airline operators and the general public are also advised to consult NiMet’s weather reports and forecasts for effective planning and operations.

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released a weather outlook predicting widespread thunderstorms and intermittent rains across several states in Nigeria. The forecast, issued in Abuja, highlights the potential for severe weather conditions in the coming days.

Northern Region:
Thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kaduna, Taraba, and Bauchi States during the morning hours. Later in the day, Kebbi, Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, and Kaduna States are also expected to experience thunderstorms.

North Central Region:
Residents of Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Kwara, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Plateau States should prepare for intermittent rains in the morning. By afternoon, thunderstorms and intermittent rains are forecasted for the FCT, Plateau, Nasarawa, and Kogi States.

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Southern Region:
Cloudy skies are expected over the southern region in the morning, with intermittent rains likely over parts of Osun, Oyo, Ekiti, Ebonyi, Enugu, Anambra, Cross River, Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom States later in the day.

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Tuesday Forecast:
NiMet predicts thunderstorms in parts of Taraba State on Tuesday morning, extending to Bauchi, Kaduna, Kebbi, Gombe, and Yobe States by the afternoon and evening. In the North Central region, intermittent rains are expected over Plateau and Nasarawa States during the morning, with thunderstorms and rains anticipated over the FCT, Nasarawa, Benue, and Plateau States later in the day.

Wednesday Forecast:
Thunderstorms are expected over Kaduna State in the morning, with similar conditions forecasted for Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Adamawa, Taraba, and Kebbi States later in the day. The North Central region will likely see intermittent rains over Niger, Benue, Plateau, and the FCT in the morning, with moderate rains expected in the afternoon and evening.

Southern Region Outlook:
Intermittent rains are predicted across parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom States, with a slim chance of drizzle over other areas in the morning. Later in the day, intermittent rains are expected in Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.

NiMet has urged residents to avoid flood-prone areas due to the high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities following heavy downpours. The agency also warned that strong winds might precede the rains, especially in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur. The public is advised to adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities.

NiMet has recommended that residents and airline operators stay informed by regularly checking updated weather reports and forecasts from the agency for effective planning.

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