NiMet forecasts 3-day thunderstorms, rain across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rain across the country from Monday to Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

NiMet made this known via its weather outlook released on Sunday, July 20.

The agency envisaged thunderstorms with rain on Monday morning in parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Kebbi, Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Sokoto, and Kaduna states.

It stated: “The remaining parts of the region are expected to be sunny with patches of cloud.

“Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected during the afternoon or evening hours over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Kebbi, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Yobe States.”

NiMet also forecast cloudy skies in the central region during the morning hours, with prospects of thunderstorms with light rain in parts of Niger State.

NiMet anticipated thunderstorms with rain in parts of Plateau, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Benue, and Niger States later in the day.

It also envisaged cloudy skies in the southern region during the morning period.

It added that light rain is expected in parts of Imo, Abia, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States during the afternoon or evening hours.

The agency said: “For Tuesday, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected over the northern region during the morning hours with prospects of thunderstorms and moderate rains over parts of Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, and Jigawa States.

“Thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected during the afternoon or evening hours over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, and Kaduna States.

“Morning thunderstorms with light rain are anticipated over parts of Plateau, Benue, and Nasarawa States of the central region.”

NiMet equally predicted thunderstorms with moderate rain in parts of Plateau, Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, and Nasarawa States later in the day.

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The agency envisaged cloudy skies in the southern region during the morning hours in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States.

It predicted moderate rain in Ondo, Imo, Enugu, Anambra, Abia, Edo, Rivers, Cross River, Delta, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa States during the afternoon or evening periods.

NiMet stated: “For Wednesday, sunny skies with patches of cloud are expected over the northern regions with prospects of morning thunderstorms with rain over parts of Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, Sokoto, and Taraba States.

“Thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected over parts of Yobe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Bauchi, Borno, and Kebbi States in the afternoon or evening hours.”

The agency envisaged cloudy skies in the northern region during the morning hours.

It forecast moderate rain in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Niger, and Kwara States in the afternoon.

According to NiMet, there are prospects of morning rain in parts of Enugu, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States in the southern region, while the remaining parts are expected to be cloudy.

NiMet predicted moderate to heavy rain in parts of Ebonyi, Abia, Edo, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States in the afternoon.

The agency urged the public to take adequate precautions as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur and to ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collisions.

It added: “Driving under heavy rain should be avoided. Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets. Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees.

“Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.”

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