The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a heads-up for some lively weather across the nation starting Monday and continuing through Wednesday.
Expect a sprightly wake-up call with morning thunderstorms in parts of Kebbi, Katsina, Borno, Bauchi, and Taraba on Monday. The afternoon promises a repeat performance with the added excitement of thunder and lightning in Zamfara, Taraba, Bauchi, and Kebbi, said NiMet.
Meanwhile, the north-central region can expect a gentle dousing with moderate rains in the morning over Nasarawa, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Niger. The afternoon and evening should see a livelier show with moderate thunderstorms accompanied by a light sprinkle in Niger, FCT, Nasarawa, Kogi, and Plateau.
Southern states won't miss out on the fun. Cross River and Akwa Ibom can expect a morning sprinkle, followed by light to moderate rain showers in the afternoon for Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Anambra, Oyo, Ogun, Cross River, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Delta.
Tuesday promises more energetic displays. Expect a jolting start with morning thunderstorms in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara. The afternoon brings a chance of thunder and lightning in Bauchi, Taraba, Zamfara, and Kebbi. To cool things down, moderate rains will grace Niger and Kwara in the morning, with livelier thunderstorms with rain drenching Plateau, Nassarawa, Benue, and Kogi later. The south will see mostly cloudy skies in the morning, with intermittent rain showers in the afternoon or evening for Ebonyi, Abia, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.
Wednesday kicks off with a bang – thunderstorms are forecast for Sokoto, Borno, Katsina, and Kebbi. The afternoon brings more thunder and lightning to Taraba, Kano, Kaduna, and Zamfara. While the north-central region has cloudy skies in the morning, the afternoon promises a full-blown electrical performance with thunderstorms anticipated across the entire area.
The south remains mostly cloudy in the morning, but the afternoon or evening brings the possibility of moderate rains across the region. Be aware that strong winds might precede thunderstorms, so exercise caution.
NiMet warns of a high chance of urban flooding due to heavy downpours. Residents are advised to avoid flood-prone areas and follow safety advisories from relevant authorities.
Airlines and the public are urged to consult NiMet for the latest weather reports and forecasts to ensure smooth operations.
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