NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, cloudiness

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a sunny and cloudy atmosphere from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

‎The NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, envisaged sunny skies over the northern region throughout the forecast period.

‎According to MiMet, sunny skies with a few patches of clouds are anticipated over the central region throughout the forecast period.

‎The agency anticipated sunny skies in the southern region with patches of clouds over the region.

‎It forecasts prospects of isolated ‎thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo, Delta, Ondo, Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Imo, Abia and Osun States later in the day.

‎” For Tuesday, sunny skies are anticipated over the northern region throughout the forecast period and sunny skies with a few patches of clouds over the central region during the forecast period.

‎”Sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the southern region with prospects of isolated thunderstorms.

‎” Light rains are anticipated over parts of Abia, Edo, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Bayelsa States during the afternoon or evening hours of the day,” it said.

‎The agency envisaged a sunny and hazy atmosphere on Wednesday over parts of Jigawa, Yobe and Borno States of the northern region with the rest of the region to be sunny throughout the forecast period.

It also anticipated light rains over parts of Anambra, Oyo, Edo, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Bayelsa States later in the day.

‎” Driving under rain should be with caution. 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.