The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three-day thunderstorms in the southern region of the country between tomorrow and Friday this week.
Some of the states in the regions forecasted to witness thunderstorms are Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Rivers States.
In the weekly weather forecast for this week, the Agency forecasted prospects of thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River and Rivers states during the morning hours on Wednesday.
The forecast read, “Later in the afternoon/evening periods on Wednesday, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Imo, Abia, Anambra, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Lagos and Bayelsa states.
The forecast for Thursday and Friday for the Southern region reads, “On Thursday, sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the region with prospects of isolated thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Imo, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Edo, Ondo, Delta, Lagos, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Rivers states during the afternoon/evening hours.
“On Friday, increased cloudiness with intervals of sunshine is anticipated over the region with prospects of isolated thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Oyo, Edo, Ondo, Ogun, Imo, Abia, Ekiti, Rivers, Bayelsa Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states in the afternoon/evening period.”
The Agency however cautioned that temperatures are expected to be on the increase which may lead to thermal discomfort during the forecast period.
It advised the public to wear breathable clothing and stay in a well-ventilated environment.
It added that the public should stay hydrated and warned that people with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather conditions.
