NiMet Forecasts Widespread Thunderstorms And Rain Across Nigeria From Monday July 14th.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather alert forecasting a three-day period of thunderstorms and rainfall across various regions of Nigeria, starting Monday, 14 July 2025, and continuing through Wednesday, 16 July. The agency’s latest weather outlook, released on Sunday, highlights significant weather activity expected in the northern, central, and southern parts of the country, urging residents to take precautions to stay safe.
On Monday, northern states including Yobe, Kano, Jigawa, and Bauchi are expected to experience morning thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall. Other parts of the region will likely see sunny skies with patches of cloud cover. As the day progresses, thunderstorms with moderate rain are forecast to affect Adamawa, Taraba, Zamfara, Kebbi, Bauchi, Borno, Jigawa, and Yobe during the afternoon and evening hours. In the central region, cloudy skies with sunny intervals are anticipated in the morning, with thunderstorms and moderate rain expected later in Plateau, Nasarawa, Kogi, Benue, and Niger states. Southern states, including Abia, Ebonyi, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Edo, Ondo, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, and Bayelsa, are set to see morning rainfall, with moderate to heavy rain forecast across the region by the afternoon and evening.
Tuesday’s forecast indicates a continuation of unsettled weather. In the northern region, morning thunderstorms with rain are expected in Taraba, Jigawa, Kebbi, Kano, Katsina, and Kaduna. Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rain are likely to spread to Kebbi, Zamfara, Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Borno, and Yobe. Central states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Benue, Plateau, Kwara, Kogi, Nasarawa, and Niger, are expected to see cloudy skies in the morning, transitioning to thunderstorms with moderate rain by the afternoon. In the south, cloudy conditions with light rain are forecast for the morning in areas such as Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom, with moderate rainfall expected across most of the region later in the day.
By Wednesday, the weather pattern is expected to persist, with morning thunderstorms and rain forecast for parts of Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, and Gombe in the northern region. Afternoon and evening thunderstorms with moderate rain are anticipated in Sokoto, Kebbi, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Taraba, Adamawa, and Zamfara. The central region is likely to experience cloudy skies in the morning, followed by thunderstorms with moderate rain across the FCT, Benue, Plateau, Kwara, Kogi, Nasarawa, and Niger. In the southern region, cloudy skies are expected in the morning, with isolated rain showers spreading across the entire region by the afternoon and evening.
NiMet has advised the public to take precautions due to the potential for strong winds preceding thunderstorms, which could pose risks such as falling branches or loose objects. Residents are urged to secure loose items, avoid driving during heavy rain, disconnect electrical appliances, and steer clear of tall trees. The agency also recommended that airline operators obtain airport-specific weather reports to ensure safe operations. NiMet emphasized the importance of staying informed through regular weather updates, which can be accessed via their official channels.
This forecast comes as Nigeria continues to experience its rainy season, which typically runs from April to October in most regions. The agency’s proactive alerts aim to help residents and authorities prepare for potential disruptions, including flash flooding and localized hazards, ensuring safety and minimizing damage during this period of intense weather activity.
