The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a three-day weather outlook predicting widespread thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rainfall from Friday through Sunday across many parts of the country.
Friday:
Morning thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected over Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, and Taraba States. Later in the day, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa and other northern states will also see isolated storms. Central states such as Niger, Kogi and Benue may experience light morning rains, with heavier afternoon thunderstorms over Nasarawa, Plateau, Kwara, Kogi, Benue and the FCT. Intermittent moderate rainfall is likely across most of the South, with flood risks in Lagos, Ogun, Akwa Ibom and Cross River.
Saturday:
Northern states including Taraba, Adamawa, Bauchi, Sokoto, Kebbi, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kano and Katsina will witness isolated afternoon storms after a cloudy morning. Central areas may have morning drizzle, followed by afternoon thunderstorms. Southern states should prepare for moderate rains throughout the day.
Sunday:
Light morning rains are expected in Yobe, Jigawa, Kano and Katsina, with stronger thunderstorms later across the North. Afternoon and evening storms are also forecast for the FCT, Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, and much of the South including Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River and Akwa Ibom.
NiMet advised motorists to avoid driving during heavy downpours, farmers to delay applying fertilizers and pesticides before rain, and residents to secure loose items, stay away from tall trees, and disconnect electrical appliances during storms. Airline operators are urged to obtain up-to-date, airport-specific weather reports for flight planning.
