NiMET Warns of Evening Thunderstorms in Kaduna, 7 Other States, Full List Emerges
- The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather activities across the nation on Sunday, September 21
- NiMet’s weather outlook envisaged evening thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Adamawa, Kaduna, and several other states in the northern region
- NiMet sent advisories to residents in flood-prone areas as well as motorists who would be on the road on Sunday evening, September 21
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Kaduna, Kaduna state - The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued the weather outlook for Sunday evening, September 21, warning of thunderstorms and rainfall across parts of the country.
Legit.ng reports that NiMet is the official Nigerian government agency responsible for providing meteorological data and forecasts to support socio-economic activities, advise on weather and climate policy, and ensure the safety of lives and property.
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NiMet forecasts rains, thunderstorms
In its outlook released on Saturday, September 20, obtained by Legit.ng, the agency predicted isolated lightning storms with light rains in parts of Kaduna, Gombe, Kebbi, Zamfara, Adamawa, Bauchi, Southern Borno, and Taraba states on Sunday afternoon and evening, September 21.
For the central Nigerian states, NiMet forecast isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains across most parts of the region.
In the south, "thunderstorms with moderate rains" are anticipated across most parts of the region on Sunday afternoon/evening, September 21.
NiMet stated that the predicted thunderstorms may cause temporary disruption of outdoor activities, advising motorists to drive cautiously during rainfall due to reduced visibility and slippery roads.
It also counselled residents in flood-prone areas to take precautionary measures.
The states that may experience isolated thunderstorms and drizzles are listed below:
- Kaduna
- Gombe
- Kebbi
- Zamfara
- Adamawa
- Bauchi
- Borno
- Taraba
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Why weather forecasts are important
Legit.ng reports that weather forecasts are important because they provide valuable guidance for future planning, economic benefit as well as safety of life and property. They have become an essential part of people's daily lives, influencing their choices of clothing, travel and activities.
Besides the predictions of atmospheric phenomena, it forecasts the changes on the Earth’s surface caused by certain conditions, for example, snow and ice cover, storm tides and floods.
Systematic weather records play an effective role in various professions, particularly for agriculture and businesses that are dependent on it. Agricultural processes like planting and harvesting can be planned better and carried out more efficiently if long-term weather patterns can be estimated.
Furthermore, Airlines is another region where weather plays a vital role. They need to recognise the local weather conditions in order to schedule flights.
Accurate weather forecasts are essential to anticipate extreme weather events and minimise their impact on people and economies.
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