The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has projected sunshine and cloudy conditions across the country from Friday to Sunday.
In its weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja, NiMet forecast sunny conditions over the northern region on Friday throughout the period under review.
The agency also said sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected over the central region during the forecast period.
For the southern region, NiMet predicted sunny skies with patches of clouds during the morning hours.
It added that isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light rainfall are expected later in the day over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Lagos, Rivers, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Edo and Bayelsa states.
“For Saturday, sunny skies are anticipated over the northern region throughout the forecast period, while sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the central region during the forecast period.
“Sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the southern region during the morning hours.
“The isolated thunderstorms with light rains are anticipated over parts of Edo, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Bayelsa States later in the day,” the agency said.
NiMet further envisaged sunny skies over the northern region throughout the forecast period on Sunday, while sunny conditions are also expected over the north-central region during the same period.
According to the agency, sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the southern region during the morning hours.
NiMet advised motorists to exercise caution while driving in rainy conditions, and urged airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from the agency to ensure effective operations.
The agency also encouraged residents to stay updated with weather information through regular forecasts from NiMet and to visit its website for more details.