Weather Alert: NiMet Predicts Thunderstorms and Rains Across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast predicting widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across various parts of the country from Monday, July 21 to Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Monday’s Forecast:
- Early morning thunderstorms and rain expected in Taraba, Adamawa, Kebbi, Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Sokoto, and Kaduna States.
- Cloudy skies anticipated in the central region, with thunderstorms and light rain likely in Niger State.
- Afternoon showers expected in Plateau, Nasarawa, FCT, Kogi, Benue, and parts of Niger.
- Light rainfall anticipated in Imo, Abia, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States in the south.
Tuesday’s Forecast:
- Sunny conditions with cloud patches expected in the northern region in the morning.
- Moderate thunderstorms forecast in Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, Jigawa, Adamawa, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, and Kaduna States by evening.
- Morning rains expected over Plateau, Benue, and Nasarawa in the central states.
- Moderate rains expected in Ondo, Imo, Enugu, Anambra, Edo, Rivers, and Bayelsa in the south.
Wednesday’s Forecast:
- Sunny skies with cloud patches expected over the north.
- Morning rains forecast in Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, Sokoto, and Taraba.
- Afternoon storms expected in Yobe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Borno, and Kebbi.
- Moderate to heavy rains forecast across FCT, Plateau, Niger, and Kwara in the central belt.
- Significant rainfall expected in southern states like Ebonyi, Abia, Edo, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.
Safety Precautions:
NiMet advises the public to take necessary safety precautions, including:
- Avoiding driving in heavy rain.
- Disconnecting electrical appliances during storms.
- Securing loose items that could be blown away by strong winds.
- Staying away from tall trees.
- Airline operators are advised to obtain up-to-date weather forecasts for flight planning.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed through NiMet’s official platforms.
