NiMet Predicts 3-Day Sunshine, Thunderstorms

“The afternoon/evening periods hold better prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia, Ogun, Imo, Oyo, Ondo, Edo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Rivers, Lagos, and Bayelsa states.” The agency envisaged sunny atmosphere on Friday over the Northern states, with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa and Taraba states during the afternoon and evening hours.

It added,“Sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected over North Central region, with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Kwara, Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa, Benue State, and FCT during afternoon and evening periods.

“The afternoon/evening period holds better prospects of isolated thunderstorms over Imo, Enugu, Abia, Edo, Osun, Oyo, Ondo, Cross River, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Delta, and Bayelsa states.” NiMet urged the public to take adequate precautions as strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.

“Cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is expected over the inland and coastal areas of the South, with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Edo, Delta, Cross River, and Bayelsa during the morning hours..

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