The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has made the following predictions about Nigerian weather condition for today, Wednesday, October 5, 2016:

NORTHERN STATES: Cloudy to partly cloudy conditions are expected over the region in the morning hours. There are prospects of thundery activities over places such as Sokoto, Kebbi and Yelwa during the evening period. Maximum temperatures for the day are expected to be in the range of 32 – 38°C.

CENTRAL STATES: The area is expected to be cloudy with chances of early morning isolated thunderstorms over Jalingo, Makurdi, Mambilla and its environs. There are also prospects of localised thunderstorms over the high ground areas of the central cities including Abuja, Jos Lafia and Minna in the afternoon/evening hours. Maximum temperatures for the day are expected to be in the range of 27 – 33°C.

SOUTHERN STATES: The region will experience increased cloudiness in the morning with probability of localised rains over Lagos, Port Harcourt and Calabar. Localised thunderstorms/rain showers are not unlikely over the inland and coastal cities such Warri, Yenegoa and Lagos including Benin, Akure, Oshogbo, Owerri and Enugu during the afternoon/evening hours. Maximum temperatures for the day are expected to be in the

28 – 32°C.

•Photo shows rain showers.