By GABRIEL AGBEJA

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and rain across the country from Thursday to Saturday.

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Wednesday in Abuja envisaged patches of clouds over the northern region on Thursday.

It predicted prospects of morning thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over part of Gombe, Bauchi, Kaduna, Adamawa and Taraba states during the morning hours.

NiMet anticipated isolated thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over parts of Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Kebbi, Sokoto, Yobe, Adamawa, Borno and Taraba states later in the day.

“For the North Central Region, thunderstorms accompanied by light rains are expected over the central region during the morning hours.

“During the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains are expected over parts of Niger, Kwara, Benue, Kogi, Plateau, Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory,” it said.

The agency forecast a cloudy atmosphere over the southern region with prospects of morning rains over parts of Lagos, Ondo, Ogun and Ekiti states during the morning hours.

NiMet predicted moderate rain over most parts of the region later in the day.

According to NiMet, patches of clouds are anticipated over the northern region on Friday with prospects of morning thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over parts of Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna Taraba and Adamawa states during the morning hours.

It predicted thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Kaduna, Adamawa and Taraba States later during the afternoon or evening hours.

“Sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected over the central region with prospects of early morning? thunderstorms with light rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Niger, Kwara and Kogi States during the morning hours.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over the entire region. Early morning light rains are anticipated over the region.

“Later in the day, moderate rains are anticipated over parts of Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Ekiti, Oyo, Cross River, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Edo states,” it said.

NiMet anticipated partly cloudy skies on Saturday over the northern region with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over parts of Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Borno, Taraba and Kaduna states during the morning hours.

It predicted thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Taraba, Kaduna and Adamawa States later in the day.

“Sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the north central region with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over parts of Benue state during the morning hours.

“Later during the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Kwara and Kogi states.

“Cloudy atmosphere is expected over the southern region with prospects of light rains over parts of Lagos, Ogun, Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states during the morning hours,” it said.

NiMet envisaged moderate rains over most parts of the region later in the day.

According to NiMet, strong winds may precede rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.

It urged the public to take adequate precaution and ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collision.

The agency also urged the public to avoid driving under heavy rain and disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets.

“Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees.

“Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.”

The agency advised residents to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng (NAN)

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