NiMet Forecasts Thunderstorms and Haze Across Nigeria for Three Days
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecasts thunderstorms and haziness across Nigeria from Sunday through Tuesday, highlighting various regional patterns, including morning storms and dust haze. Precautions are advised due to strong winds and dust levels, and airline operators are encouraged to consult specific weather reports before flights.
In an updated weather forecast released Saturday, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has indicated thunderstorms and haziness will affect various regions across Nigeria starting Sunday and lasting through Tuesday. Particularly, moderate dust haze is anticipated over states like Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Borno, Kano, Yobe, and Jigawa. Meanwhile, isolated thunderstorms are expected in parts of Adamawa and Taraba during the forecast span.
North-central Nigeria could see partly cloudy skies in the morning, shifting to isolated thunderstorms by afternoon and evening hours in areas like the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa, and Benue. Residents in the South should prepare for morning thunderstorms in several states, including Lagos, Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom, with further thunderstorms rolling in later.
Moving into Monday, NiMet suggests clearer skies across the northern territories, interspersed with morning thunderstorms in Taraba and Adamawa. The forecast extends thunderstorms toward Kaduna, Bauchi, and Gombe later on, while the North-Central region can expect morning thunderstorms over Plateau, Nasarawa, and Benue states, with a notable uptick in activity later in the day.
On Tuesday, sunny spells with scattered clouds are projected for the North. However, Adamawa and Taraba will still experience morning thunderstorms. Thunderstorms are again expected to develop later in the day across parts of Kaduna, Adamawa, and Taraba, while the North Central may see partly cloudy conditions morph into afternoon/evening thunderstorms in areas like the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Kwara, Benue, and Niger states. The southern region remains poised for morning thunderstorms, likely hitting Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Bayelsa, extending into the afternoon.
NiMet has urged everyone, especially those in areas expecting thunderstorms, to exercise caution due to potential strong winds. They also warned people in the North about elevated dust levels in the air, advising precautions. Additionally, airline operators are encouraged to access specific weather reports from NiMet to ensure efficient flight planning. More information can be found by visiting NiMet’s official website at www.nimet.gov.ng.
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To sum it up, NiMet has painted a rather mixed picture of the upcoming weather, with thunderstorms and haziness expected across Nigeria from Sunday to Tuesday. As preparations ramp up, it is crucial to heed warnings about strong winds and dust, particularly in the North, while ensuring travel plans are well-informed through accurate weather data from NiMet.
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