**Fatshimetrie: Decryption of the weekend weather report in Africa**
The weather forecast from the Nigeria Institute of Meteorology (NiMet) for this weekend in Africa announces a varied weather forecast across several regions of the country. Predicting stormy mornings in some areas, the bulletin shows changing and unique weather conditions for each state.
On Sunday, the forecast calls for morning thunderstorms over Gombe, Bauchi, Borno, Adamawa, Jigawa, Taraba and Kaduna, while thunderstorms are also anticipated over Zamfara, Kebbi, Kano, Borno, Adamawa, Bauchi, Katsina, Kaduna, Jigawa, Yobe and Taraba later in the day.
Central regions of Nigeria such as Plateau, Nigera, Federal Capital Territory, Benue and Nasarawa are also forecast for stormy periods. Southern towns are expected to experience morning rains, including Imo, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Edo, Cross River, Bayelsa and Lagos.
For Monday, morning thunderstorms are forecast over Yobe, Borno, Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Kano, Jigawa, Taraba and Kaduna, while other northern states like Taraba, Adamawa, Zamfara, Jigawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, Kano, Bauchi and Kaduna may see thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening. Southern regions, meanwhile, can expect showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening.
Tuesday brings a further variation in weather conditions with morning thunderstorms forecast over Taraba, Adamawa, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi and Kaduna. Northern areas are expected to experience more widespread thunderstorms later in the day, while cloudy skies and possible morning rain are expected in the south.
NiMet advises the public to take precautions against strong winds that may precede rain in areas at risk of thunderstorms. The announced weather forecasts provide an opportunity for everyone to prepare for upcoming weather changes.
In short, this weather report demonstrates the complexity and diversity of weather phenomena in Africa, and the importance of staying informed for better anticipation of future climatic conditions.