NiMET Warns of Thunderstorms, Rains in Kano, Abuja, 16 Others, Full List Emerges

• The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather activities across the nation on Thursday, September 25
• ‎NiMet’s weather outlook envisaged evening thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Kano, Kaduna, and 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

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Kano, Kano state - The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued the weather outlook for Thursday, September 25, 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.

NiMet forecasts rains, thunderstorms

In its outlook released on Wednesday, September 24, obtained by Legit.ng, the agency predicted isolated thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Taraba, Zamfara, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Gombe, and Adamawa states on Thursday morning, September 21.

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For the afternoon and evening weather, it projected isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Jigawa, Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Adamawa, and Taraba states.

‎For the central Nigerian states, NiMet forecast cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine.

It said:

"Chances of isolated thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Niger, Kwara, the federal capital territory (FCT), and Nasarawa states."

It added that isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are anticipated over parts of Benue, Plateau, Niger, Kwara, and Kogi states may be experienced in the evening.

‎In the south, "cloudy skies with prospects of light rains over parts of Cross River state" are projected on Thursday morning, September 25.

Isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most parts of the southern region in the afternoon and evening.

‎‎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.

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It also counselled residents in flood-prone areas to take precautionary measures.

The states that may experience isolated thunderstorms and rains are listed below:

1. Taraba
2. Zamfara
3. Kaduna
4. Kano
5. Bauchi
6. Gombe
7. Adamawa
8. Jigawa
9. Borno
10. Yobe
11. Niger
12. Kwara
13. Nasarawa
14. Kogi
15. Benue
16. Plateau
17. Cross River
18. FCT, Abuja

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.

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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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Source: Legit.ng