From Tuesday to Thursday, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted thundery and rainy weather nationwide.

Tuesday morning thunderstorms are predicted over parts of Bauchi, Kebbi, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, Adamawa, and Kaduna states, according to NiMet’s weather outlook announced in Abuja on Monday.

Later in the day, thunderstorms are predicted to affect the entire region, according to the agency.

Thunderstorms are predicted to pass over portions of the states of Kogi, Benue, Plateau, Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, and Niger in the North Central area in the morning.

Thunderstorms are predicted to pass over the Federal Capital Territory, the states of Kwara, Niger, Kogi, Plateau, Benue, and Nasarawa later in the day.

In the southern area, there is a chance of mild rain in the morning across portions of the states of Ebonyi, Imo, Enugu, Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Rivers, and Bayelsa.

It stated, “Intermittent rains are predicted for the entire region later in the day.”

The agency predicted thunderstorms for Wednesday morning over portions of Taraba, Adamawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, and Kaduna states.

Later in the day, thunderstorms are predicted over portions of the states of Borno, Gombe, Adamawa, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, and Kebbi, according to NiMet.

“Thunderstorms are predicted to pass over portions of the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Niger, and Kwara states in the early morning hours in the North Central region.”

Thunderstorms are predicted to pass over portions of the states of Nasarawa, Kogi, Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, and Niger throughout the afternoon and evening hours.

Thunderstorms are predicted to pass over portions of the southern states of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Enugu, Imo, Edo, Cross River, Delta, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa in the morning.

“Thunderstorms are anticipated throughout the entire region as the afternoon and evening hours progress,” the statement stated.

NiMet predicted thunderstorms over sections of the states of Taraba, Adamawa, Kebbi, and Sokoto on Thursday morning.

Later in the day, thunderstorms are predicted over portions of Borno, Bauchi, Kaduna, Taraba, and Adamawa states, while the Federal Capital Territory and sections of Nasarawa are also expected to see thunderstorm activity.

“Isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Osun, Edo, Ondo, Ekiti, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, and Bayelsa states in the morning hours,” the statement stated for the southern region.

Since there is a considerable chance of urban flooding in major cities due to heavy downpours, NiMet advised inhabitants to stay away from flood-prone locations.

In places where thunderstorms are anticipated to occur, high winds may precede the rains. As such, the public was warned to take appropriate precautions.

Follow any safety recommendations that the appropriate authorities have issued. It is recommended that public and airline operators obtain up-to-date weather reports and forecasts from NiMet in order to facilitate efficient planning of their operations.

It is recommended that locals monitor NiMet’s weather updates to stay informed. Check out our website,” it stated.