The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has disclosed that between now and Saturday, Edo, Ondo, Ogun, Abia, Lagos, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Delta States will experience thunderstorms.
NiMet made the disclosure in its weather outlook released on Wednesday, adding that sunny and hazy skies are anticipated over the North and North central regions during the forecast period.
“Day 1 (Thursday 7th): Sunny and hazy skies are expected over the Northern region during the forecast period. Sunny and hazy skies are expected over the North central region during the forecast period.
“Cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are envisaged over the inland states of the South and the coastal cities with prospects of thunderstorm over Cross River state during the morning hours.
“Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Edo, Ondo, Ogun, Abia, Lagos, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Delta states.
“Day 2 (Friday 8th): Sunny and hazy skies are expected over the Northern region during the forecast period. Sunny and hazy skies are expected over the North central region throughout the forecast period.
“Cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are expected over the Inland states of the South and the coastal areas with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom states during the morning hours.
“In the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Edo, Imo, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.
“Day 3 (Saturday 9th): Sunny and hazy skies are anticipated over the North and North central regions during the forecast period. Cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are expected over the Inland states of the South and the coastal cities during the morning hours.
“Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers states,” the agency stated.
On the potential impact, NiMet stated that dust particles are expected to be in suspension, and, therefore, the public should take necessary precautions.
“People with Asthma and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situations.
“Moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash floods. The public is advised to take necessary caution, avoid driving and walking through floodwaters.
“Strong winds are likely to precede and accompany the thunderstorms, the public is advised to take necessary safety precautions.
“Disaster Risk Managers, Agencies and individuals should be proactive, to avert loss of lives and property during the rainy season.
“Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,” it stated.
