Weather Forecast for Lagos May 20th -May 26th 2014.

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Mostly cloudy day, scattered thunderstorm is expected. A dew point of 25° that feels-like temperature of 38°C is expected
Temperature
Max 31oc
Min 28oc
Humidity: 70%
Wind direction: SSW
Wind speed: 19km/h
Chance of rainfall: 20%
Amount expected: 2.7mm
WEDNESDAY 21ST
Mostly cloudy warm day, rain shower is possible. A dew point of 24° that feels-like temperature of 37°C is expected
Temperature

Max 31oc
Min 28oc
Humidity: 69%
Wind direction: SSW
Wind speed: 15km/h
Chance of rainfall: 50%
Amount expected: 2.4mm
THURSDAY 22ND
Mostly cloudy warm day, rain shower is expected. A dew point of 24° that feels-like temperature of 36°C is expected
Temperature
Max 30oc
Min 28oc
Humidity: 68%
Wind direction: SSW
Wind speed: 18km/h
Chance of rainfall: 50%
Amount expected: 3.2mm
FRIDAY 23RD
Mostly cloudy warm day. Late Scattered thunderstorms are expected. A dew point of 23° that feels-like temperature of 36°C is expected.
Temperature
Max31oc
Min 28oc
Humidity: 64%
Wind direction: SSW
Wind speed: 14km/h
Chance of rainfall: 50%
Amount expected: 6.8mm
SATURDAY 24TH
Partly cloudy hot day is expected. A dew point of 24° that feels-like temperature of 36°C is expected.
Temperature
Max 31oc
Min 27oc
Humidity: 59%
Wind direction: S
Wind speed: 15km/h
Chance of rainfall: 10%.
Amount expected:
SUNDAY 25TH
Mostly cloudy warm day, widely scattered thunderstorms are expected. A dew point of 26° that feels-like temperature of 37°C is expected.
Temperature
Max 30oc
Min 28oc
Humidity: 74%
Wind direction: S
Wind speed:
15km/h
Chance of rain fall: 50%
Amount expected: 3mm
MONDAY 26TH
Mostly cloudy day, scattered thunderstorms are expected. A dew point of 26° that feels-like temperature of 37°C is expected.
Temperature
Max 30oc
Min 28oc
Humidity: 76%
Wind direction: S
Wind speed: 13km/h
Chance of rain fall: 57%
Amount expected: 6.9mm
It should be noted that this year rainy seasons has commenced this is in line with NiMET Seasonal Rainfall Prediction (SRP) for this year.
• The week is expected to be mild in temperature with cases of rainfall in the State.
• Maximum temperature expected all through this week is 31oC while the Minimum temperature of 26oC is expected.
• The trade wind over the country is Westerlies (i.e. moisture laden winds from Pacific Ocean), hence cool moist air is blowing over the country.
• Lagosians should ensure that drains around their homes are well cleaned and maintained to allow easy flow of storm waters so as
to prevent flooding and the breeding of mosquitoes (malaria causing parasite).
• Health services sector should strengthen her contingency against cases of malaria, catarrh, pneumonia, asthma and other respiratory related illnesses which will be rampant during this wet season.
• The construction / cleaning of drainages in flood prone areas within the state should be intensified now because of heavy rains ahead.
• Construction companies should be prepared for raining days.
• Since the air humidity is increasing and the soil is getting moist, Famers should be encouraged to start this year planting seasons; however proper care of livestock and other farm products should be ensured.
• All agencies, the emergency agency, the traffic agency, road repair, Power Holding Authority, and all related bodies should put in place measures to reduce accidents that may result due to flooding within and around the State.
• The strong winds expected during onset and cessation of every rainfall, calls for caution therefore advertising and communication agencies are hereby advised to ensure the safety of their bill boards, and telecommunication mast respectively.
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