NiMet predicts 3-day sunshine, thunderstorm from Wednesday

By Gabriel Agbeja

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunny and thundery weather conditions from Wednesday to Thursday across the country.

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja forecast sunny atmosphere over the northern region during the forecast period.

It envisaged sunny atmosphere with patches of clouds over the North Central cities with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kwara, Kogi and Benue states later in the day.

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NiMet anticipated cloudy skies with sunshine intervals over Inland of the South and the coastal parts with the prospects of morning isolated thunderstorms over parts of Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa States.

The agency also anticipated isolated thunderstorms over parts of Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Edo, Imo, Abia, Lagos, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Bayelsa States later in the day.

“For Thursday, sunny skies are anticipated over the northern region with prospects of isolated thunderstorm over Kebbi State during the afternoon period.

“Sunny atmosphere with patches of clouds is anticipated over the North Central cities during the forecast period with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kwara, Nasarawa and Benue states later in the day.

“Cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is expected over the inland of the South and the Coast with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Bayelsa and Rivers States,” it said.

The agency envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Abia, Imo, Edo, Ondo, Ogun, Cross River, Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Lagos states during afternoon and evening period.

According to the agency, sunny atmosphere with patches of clouds is anticipated over the northern region during the forecast period on Friday.

It anticipated isolated thunderstorms over parts of Taraba and Kebbi States during the afternoon and evening period.

“Cloud patches with sunshine intervals are expected over the North Central cities during the forecast period with chances of thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau and Kogi States in the afternoon and evening period.

“Cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is expected over the Inland of the South and the Coast with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Bayelsa and Rivers States.

” Thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Abia, Imo, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ogun, Cross River, Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Lagos states during the afternoon and evening periods,” it said.

NiMet advised the public to take adequate precaution as strong winds might precede rains in areas where thunderstorms might likely occur.

It further advised the public to stay hydrated as temperature values were still high especially in the North.

“People with respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situations. Children and the elderly should wear warm clothing at night.

“Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,” it said.

NiMet predicts 3-day sunshine, thunderstorm from Wednesday

NiMet predict 3-day sunshine, haziness from Monday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, forecast sunny and hazy atmosphere on Monday over the northern region during the forecast
period.

According to NiMet, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected over the North Central cities with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Kogi and Benue later in the day.

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”Cloudy conditions with intervals of sunshine are anticipated over inland areas of the South, and coastal parts with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Bayelsa during the morning period.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Ogun, Ondo, Abia, Delta, Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Lagos states,” it said.

According to NiMet, sunny and hazy skies are expected over the northern region during the forecast period on Tuesday.

It predicted patches of clouds in hazy atmosphere over the North Central cities throughout the forecast period.

NiMet anticipated cloudy atmosphere with spells of sunshine over the inland states and coastal areas
of the South, with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Edo, Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Lagos states.

The agency envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Abia, Imo, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Ogun, Ondo,
Edo, Cross River, Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Lagos states during the afternoon and evening
periods.

“For Wednesday, sunny and hazy atmosphere is expected over the northern region during the forecast period.

“Patches of clouds in hazy atmosphere is expected over the North central cities during the forecast period.

“Cloudy conditions with intervals of sunshine are anticipated over the inland states and coastal
areas of the South during the morning period.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Edo, Ogun, Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta States during the afternoon and evening periods,” it said.

The agency urged the public to take adequate precaution as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms were likely to occur.

According to it, temperature values are still high especially in the North. Poeple should stay hydrated.

It advised people with respiratory issues to be cautious of the present weather situations, adding that children and the elderly ought to wear warm clothing at Night.

“Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations, ” it said.

NiMet predict 3-day sunshine, haziness from Monday

Weather: NiMet forecasts 3-day dust haze across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze from Wednesday to Friday across the country.

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja predicted moderate dust haze on Wednesday with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km over the North.

It envisaged dust haze over the North central and the Inland of the South and patches of cloud in a hazy atmosphere over the coastal cities of the country throughout the forecast period.

“On Thursday, moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km and localised horizontal visibility of less than or equal to 1,000 metres is anticipated over the North throughout the forecast period.

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“Moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km is anticipated over the Northcentral and the Inland of the South.

“Hazy atmosphere with few patches of cloud is expected over parts of the coastal region of the country throughout the forecast period,” it said.

According to NiMet, thick dust haze is expected over the northern region on Friday throughout the forecast period.

It anticipated moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km over the North Central region and the Inland of the South.

“The coastal belt of the country is anticipated to be in a hazy atmosphere with few clouds throughout the forecast period.”

NiMeT warned “Dust particles are in suspension; use face mask where possible. People with respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situations.

“Children and the elderly should wear warm clothing at Night. Special attention should be paid to your skin, eyes and lips. Moisturize your skin and lips as
much as possible.”

NiMet advised Airline operators to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations. 

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