Nigeria to Experience Widespread Thunderstorms, Moderate Rainfall Through Midweek – NiMet
Oru Leonard
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across most parts of the country from Monday, June 22, to Wednesday, June 24, 2026, urging residents to take precautionary measures against severe weather conditions.
According to the three-day weather outlook issued by NiMet’s Central Forecast Office on June 21, northern states are expected to experience a mix of sunny skies and cloud cover, with isolated thunderstorms and light rainfall in some areas during the mornings, followed by more extensive thunderstorms and moderate rains later in the day.
On Monday, states including Taraba, Zamfara, Kebbi, Sokoto, Adamawa and Borno are expected to witness morning thunderstorms and light rains, while the entire northern region is forecast to experience thunderstorms with moderate rainfall in the afternoon and evening.
In the North-Central region, cloudy conditions with intervals of sunshine are expected. Morning thunderstorms and light rainfall are forecast for parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa and Benue states, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms likely across the region later in the day.
Southern states are expected to remain largely cloudy, with widespread thunderstorms and moderate rainfall anticipated across the region as the day progresses.
For Tuesday, June 23, NiMet predicted morning thunderstorms accompanied by light rainfall over parts of Taraba, Kaduna and Kebbi states in the North, while afternoon and evening thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are expected in Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Kaduna, Zamfara, Bauchi, Borno, Taraba and Adamawa states.
The North-Central region is also expected to experience scattered thunderstorms, particularly across the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Kogi and Plateau states. Southern states, including Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Anambra, Ebonyi, Delta, Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa, may experience light morning rainfall before more widespread thunderstorms and moderate rains develop later in the day.
On Wednesday, June 24, morning thunderstorms and light rains are forecast for parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Kaduna and Borno states in the North, while most areas are expected to experience moderate rainfall and thunderstorms by afternoon.
In the North-Central zone, thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are expected over Plateau, Kogi, Benue, Niger, Kwara and Nasarawa states later in the day. Southern states, including Lagos, Osun, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Bayelsa, are also forecast to witness thunderstorms and rainfall throughout the day.
NiMet advised Nigerians to remain vigilant, noting that strong winds may precede thunderstorms in several locations. The agency urged residents to secure loose objects, avoid driving during heavy rainfall, disconnect electrical appliances during storms, and stay away from tall trees to reduce the risk of injuries from falling branches.
The agency also advised airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports for operational planning and encouraged residents to monitor official weather updates through its website for the latest forecasts and advisories.
