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

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Monday predicted sunny skies on Tuesday with few cloud patches over the northern region with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Kaduna and Taraba States later in the day.

According to NiMet, sunny skies with patches of cloud are anticipated over the North Central region with slim chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Nasarawa and Kogi States during the morning hours.

“Later in the afternoon or evening hours, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Niger, Plateau and Kwara States.

“In the South, there are chances of morning thunderstorms over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom States.

“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Imo, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Abia, Anambra, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom States,” it said.

According to NiMet, sunny skies with few clouds are anticipated over northern region on Wednesday with prospects of isolated thunderstorms with or without rains over parts of Kebbi, Zamfara, Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa and Kaduna States later in the day.

It anticipated sunny skies with patches of clouds over the North Central region in the morning hours.

” Progressing into the afternoon/evening period, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Kwara, Niger, Kogi, Nasarawa and Plateau States.

“In the South, cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are anticipated
with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Ogun, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa states.

“In the afternoon/evening hours, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Ekiti, Osun, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Anambra, Enugu, Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Delta States,” it said.

The agency envisaged sunny skies on Thursday with few patches of clouds over the northern region in the morning hours with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Taraba in the afternoon and evening period.

“Sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected over the North Central region in the morning hours.

“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Benue, Kwara and Kogi States.

“In the South, cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are anticipated with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Cross River, Rivers, Lagos, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom States during the morning hours.

“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Ekiti, Osun, Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Edo, Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Delta and River States,” it said.

NiMet urged people to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, stay in well-ventilated and cool spaces as temperatures are high over most parts of the country, putting people at risk of heat stress.

It advised the public to get vaccinated against meningitis, practice good hygiene by washing hands regularly, avoid overcrowding in small spaces, use a nose mask to reduce chances of infection and avoid close
contact with those affected.

“Avoid peak sun hours (noon to  3pm) and protect yourselves from undue exposure to direct sunlight. Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, public should take adequate precaution.

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

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng,” it said.

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

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Wednesday in Abuja envisaged sunny skies on Thursday over the Northern region throughout the forecast period.

According to NiMet, sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the North Central region throughout the forecast period.

“Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are anticipated over the southern region during the morning hours.

“Isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Imo, Edo, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Bayelsa States during the afternoon to evening hours,” it said.

The agency envisaged sunny skies over the Northern region throughout the forecast period on Friday.

According to NiMet, sunny skies with patches of cloud are anticipated over the North Central region with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Kwara State later in the day.

“Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are anticipated over the southern region with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Bayelsa, Cross River and Akwa Ibom States.

“In the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Edo, Abia, Ebonyi, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers and Cross River States,” it said.

The agency predicted sunny skies over the Northern region on Saturday throughout the forecast period.

NiMet envisaged sunny skies with patches of clouds  over the North Central region with chances of
afternoon or evening thunderstorms over parts of Kwara State.

” Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are anticipated over the southern region with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Delta, Cross River and Akwa Ibom States.

“In the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over most parts of the region,” it said.

NiMet urged people to  stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, in well-ventilated and cool spaces as temperatures are high over most parts of the country, putting people at risk of heat stress.

It urged people to get vaccinated against meningitis, practice good hygiene by washing hands regularly, avoid overcrowding in small spaces, use a nose mask to reduce chances of infection and avoid close contact with those affected.

“Avoid peak sun hours (noon to 3pm) and protect yourselves from undue exposure to direct sunlight. Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, public
should take adequate precaution.

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

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng,” it said.

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, forecasts sunny and hazy skies over the northern region throughout the period.

According to NiMet, in the North Central region, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected during the morning hours.

“Later in the day, there are slim chances of isolated thunderstorms (with or without rain) over parts of Kogi, the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara States during the afternoon/evening hours.”

In the southern region, NiMet anticipated cloudy skies with spells of sunshine during the morning hours, with localised thunderstorms likely over parts of Lagos, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.

“In the afternoon/evening hours, localised thunderstorms are expected over parts of Ondo, Ekiti, Osun, Ogun, Oyo, Edo, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Delta, Cross River, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa States,” it said.

For Tuesday, NiMet forecasted sunny skies over the northern region throughout the period, with sunny skies and patches of clouds expected in the North Central region as well.

“In the southern region, cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are anticipated, with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Cross River, Delta, and Akwa Ibom States.

“Localised thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon/evening hours over parts of Osun, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Edo, Ebonyi, Abia, Anambra, Imo, Delta, Cross River, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa States.”

On Wednesday, NiMet predicted sunny skies over the northern region.

“In the North Central region, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected during the morning.

“Later in the day, localised thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, and Kwara States.”

In the southern region, NiMet forecasted cloudy skies with spells of sunshine in the morning, with localised thunderstorms in the afternoon/evening over parts of Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Imo, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Bayelsa States.

NiMet advised the public to take adequate precautions, as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely.

“People with asthmatic conditions and other respiratory issues, especially in the northern parts of the country, are urged to take necessary precautions.

“Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities.

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

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet.

“Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng,” it said.