The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a mix of sunshine, cloudy skies and thunderstorms across the country from Monday to Wednesday.
In its weather outlook released in Abuja on Sunday, the agency predicted sunny skies with patches of clouds across the northern region on Monday, with isolated thunderstorms and light to moderate rainfall expected in parts of Taraba State later in the day.
The North-Central region is expected to experience cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine throughout the forecast period.
In the South, NiMet forecast cloudy conditions with sunshine and possible thunderstorms accompanied by light rainfall in parts of Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.
It also predicted moderate rainfall in parts of Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Lagos, Edo, Delta, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi and Anambra states later on Monday.
For Tuesday, the agency expects sunny skies with a few clouds in the North, while isolated thunderstorms and light to moderate rainfall may occur in parts of Taraba State.
The North-Central and southern regions are expected to experience cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine, with moderate rainfall likely in parts of Ondo, Osun, Ogun, Lagos, Imo, Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Edo and Delta states.
On Wednesday, NiMet forecast sunny skies with a few patches of clouds in the North and cloudy conditions with intervals of sunshine across the North-Central and southern regions.
Moderate rainfall is expected later in the day in parts of Delta, Edo, Bayelsa, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Rivers states.
The agency warned that strong winds could precede thunderstorms and advised residents to secure loose objects to prevent accidents.
It urged motorists to avoid driving during heavy rainfall, advised residents to unplug electrical appliances during storms and warned people to stay away from tall trees because of the risk of falling branches.
NiMet also advised airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports for effective operational planning.
Additionally, the agency cautioned that high temperatures could cause thermal discomfort, urging residents to wear breathable clothing, stay in well-ventilated spaces and drink enough water.
It encouraged the public to obtain regular weather updates through its website, www.nimet.gov.ng.