The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a nationwide weather alert warning of expected thunderstorms and rainfall from Monday, July 21, to Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
In a forecast released on Sunday in Abuja and reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), NiMet detailed its three-day weather outlook covering northern, central, and southern regions, highlighting periods of cloudy skies, varying intensities of rainfall, and thunderstorm activity.
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“NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged thunderstorms with rains on Monday during early morning hours over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Kebbi, Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Sokoto and Kaduna states,” according to reports monitored by Breakingng.com.
Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are anticipated in several northern states including Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, and Yobe. The central states—Niger, Plateau, Nasarawa, FCT, Kogi, and Benue—will likely experience cloudy conditions transitioning to thunderstorms and light rain.
In the South, morning clouds will give way to rainfall in parts of Imo, Abia, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom by afternoon and evening.
Tuesday’s forecast expects more rain across northern regions such as Bauchi, Adamawa, Jigawa, and Kaduna, with thunderstorms predicted in the central states of Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, and FCT. The southern states, including Edo, Enugu, Ondo, Delta, and Bayelsa, will also see moderate rain by late afternoon.
By Wednesday, thunderstorms and rainfall are expected in northern states such as Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, Borno, and Kebbi. The FCT and surrounding central states may encounter cloudy skies in the morning with likely rainfall later in the day.
Southern cities such as Ebonyi, Edo, Delta, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom are forecast to experience heavy rainfall.
NiMet also cautioned that strong winds may accompany these weather patterns and advised the public to secure outdoor items, avoid travel during heavy downpours, unplug electrical devices during storms, and stay clear of weak trees or structures.
Airline operators have been urged to obtain up-to-date, airport-specific weather information from NiMet to ensure safe flight planning.
The agency advised Nigerians to stay informed through its official website (www.nimet.gov.ng) and verified social media channels.
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