{"id":131123,"date":"2024-09-16T23:21:46","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T22:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/nimet-forecasts-3-day-thunderstorms-rains-across-nigeria"},"modified":"2024-09-17T00:26:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T23:26:27","slug":"nimet-forecasts-3-day-thunderstorms-rains-across-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/nimet-forecasts-3-day-thunderstorms-rains-across-nigeria","title":{"rendered":"NiMet forecasts 3-day thunderstorms, rains across Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted thundery and rainy weather conditions from Tuesday to Thursday across the country.<\/p>\n<p>NiMet`s weather outlook released on Monday in Abuja forecasts thunderstorms over parts of Bauchi, Kebbi, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, Adamawa and Kaduna states during the morning hours on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>According to the agency, thunderstorms are expected over the entire region later in the day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the North Central region, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kogi, Benue, Plateau, Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa and Niger states during the morning hours.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLater in the day, thunderstorms are expected over the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Niger, Kogi, Plateau, Benue and Nasarawa States.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c In the southern region, there are prospects of moderate rains over parts of Ebonyi, Imo, Enugu, Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa states during the morning hours.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLater in the day, intermittent rains are expected over the entire region,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n<p>The agency envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano and Kaduna States in the morning hours.<\/p>\n<p>According to NiMet, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Borno, Gombe, Adamawa, Taraba, Kano, Katsina and Kebbi states later in the day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the North Central region, there are prospects of thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Niger and Kwara states during the morning hours.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c While in the afternoon into evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Nasarawa, Kogi, Federal Capital Territory, Kwara and Niger States.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c In the southern region, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Enugu, Imo, Edo, Cross River, Delta, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa states during the morning hours.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cProgressing into the afternoon and evening hours, thunderstorms are envisaged over the entire region,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n<p>NiMet anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Taraba and Adamawa States in the Thursday morning period.<\/p>\n<p>The agency predicted thunderstorms over parts of Borno, Bauchi, Kaduna, Taraba and Adamawa States later in the day while thunderstorms are expected over parts of Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the southern region, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Osun, Edo, Ondo, Ekiti, Delta, Lagos, Rivers and Bayelsa states in the morning hours,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n<p>NiMet urged residents to avoid flood-prone areas as there is a high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities due to heavy downpours.<\/p>\n<p>It advised the public to take adequate precautions as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAdhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities. Public and Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted thundery and rainy weather conditions from Tuesday to Thursday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Monday in Abuja forecasts thunderstorms over parts of Bauchi, Kebbi, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, Adamawa and Kaduna states during the morning hours on Tuesday. 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