The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast a series of thunderstorms and rains across several parts of the country from Monday, July 21 to Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
In its weather outlook issued on Sunday in Abuja, the agency revealed that northern, central, and southern regions of Nigeria will experience varying intensities of rainfall, including thunderstorms, throughout the three-day period.
“On Monday morning, thunderstorms accompanied by rainfall are likely in parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Kebbi, Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Sokoto, and Kaduna States,” NiMet stated. “Other parts of the northern region will generally be sunny with occasional cloud cover.”
NiMet also projected that by Monday afternoon and evening, more states in the North including Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, and Yobe could experience thunderstorms and moderate rainfall.
In the central region, cloudy skies are expected during the early hours, with thunderstorms and light rains predicted later in the day over Plateau, Nasarawa, Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, and Benue States.
For southern states, light rain is expected in parts of Imo, Abia, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom during the afternoon and evening periods.
On Tuesday, NiMet anticipates “sunny skies with cloud patches across the North in the morning, with likely thunderstorms and moderate rainfall in parts of Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, and Jigawa.”
Later in the day, additional rainfall is expected in Adamawa, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, and Kaduna States.
The central region will begin the day with light thunderstorms in Plateau, Benue, and Nasarawa, while more intense rainfall is expected over the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Niger, and Nasarawa as the day progresses.
The South will see early morning cloudiness, with afternoon and evening rainfall forecast in Ondo, Imo, Enugu, Anambra, Abia, Edo, Rivers, Cross River, Delta, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa States.
NiMet further predicted sunny and cloudy conditions for northern states on Wednesday morning, but warned of thunderstorms in parts of Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, Sokoto, and Taraba.
By afternoon and evening, heavier rainfall is expected in Yobe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Bauchi, Borno, and Kebbi.
Moderate rains are also expected in central states including the FCT, Plateau, Niger, and Kwara, while southern regions such as Ebonyi, Abia, Ondo, Delta, Rivers, and Bayelsa may experience moderate to heavy rainfall during the latter part of the day.
Safety Advisory
NiMet advised Nigerians to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions against extreme weather conditions.
“Strong winds may precede the thunderstorms in some areas, and it is important for the public to secure loose objects to prevent accidents,” the agency warned.
The agency also advised residents to avoid driving in heavy rain, disconnect electrical appliances, and stay away from tall trees or unstable structures.
“For accurate flight planning, airline operators should obtain airport-specific weather forecasts from NiMet,” it added.
NiMet encouraged the public to stay updated with reliable weather forecasts via its official website: www.nimet.gov.ng.
“Being informed can help save lives and reduce property loss. We urge all residents to heed our daily weather reports,” the agency emphasized.
