The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has projected three days of thunderstorms in the southern part of the country from Wednesday to Friday this week.
Some of the states in the region expected to experience thunderstorms include Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Rivers States.
In its weekly weather outlook for this week, the Agency predicted chances of thunderstorms with light rainfall 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, warned that temperatures are likely to rise, which could result in thermal discomfort during the forecast period.
It advised members of the public to wear breathable clothing and remain in well-ventilated environments.
It also urged the public to stay hydrated and cautioned that individuals with asthmatic conditions and other respiratory challenges should be careful of the current weather conditions.
