Nigeria Weather Forecast Predicts Thunderstorms Rainfall

Nigeria is bracing for a period of severe weather, with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency forecasting thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Monday to Wednesday. The agency’s outlook indicates that several states—Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba and Kebbi—will experience isolated thunderstorms with moderate rain on Monday morning. In the northern region, similar storms are expected in the afternoon and evening, with a heightened risk of flash floods in Adamawa, Taraba and Gombe.

The central region will see a cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine on Monday morning, accompanied by moderate rainfall over Niger, Kogi, Kwara, the Federal Capital Territory and Benue. Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rain are forecast for most parts of the central region. In the southern region, moderate rains will affect Ekiti, Ondo, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states, while cloudy skies and further moderate rain are expected over most of the region later in the day.

On Tuesday, the northern region will have cloudy skies with sunshine intervals, and isolated thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected over Borno, Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba and Adamawa. Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rain are also forecast for Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Katsina, Zamfara, Kebbi and Taraba. The central region will experience cloudy skies with sunshine intervals on Tuesday morning, with moderate rain over Kogi, Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara and Nasarawa. The southern region will see cloudy skies with chances of moderate rain in Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo, Enugu, Anambra, Ebonyi and Delta.

Wednesday’s outlook calls for cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine over the northern region, accompanied by slim chances of thunderstorms and light rain. The agency has issued several safety advisories: motorists are urged to avoid driving during heavy rainfall; farmers should refrain from applying fertilizer or pesticides before rain to prevent nutrient leaching; residents are advised to fasten loose objects, disconnect electrical appliances and stay away from tall trees during storms. Airline operators are also urged to obtain airport‑specific weather reports for effective operational planning. The severe weather forecast underscores the need for caution and preparedness to mitigate the risks associated with thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.