The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast warning of thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rainfall expected across various parts of the country over a three-day period starting Monday, July 22, 2025.
In its latest weather outlook, NiMet advised residents in affected areas to take precautionary measures against potential flooding, strong winds, and reduced visibility that may accompany the storms.
Monday (July 22)
Thunderstorms are expected during the morning hours in parts of Taraba and Adamawa States in the northeast. Later in the afternoon and evening, rain and thunderstorms are likely in Zamfara, Kebbi, Taraba, Adamawa, and Kaduna.
Across the North Central region, areas including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Niger, Nasarawa, Plateau, Benue, and Kogi are expected to experience isolated thunderstorms, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.
In the South, early morning rains are forecasted along the coastal states including Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Delta. Inland areas such as Oyo, Edo, and Enugu may also witness thunderstorms later in the day.
Tuesday (July 23)
NiMet forecasts a partly sunny morning across most northern states, with thunderstorms expected in the afternoon in places such as Bauchi, Taraba, Kaduna, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano, and Adamawa.
For the North Central zone, isolated thunderstorms are expected in the FCT, Kwara, Kogi, Nasarawa, Benue, Niger, and Plateau during the afternoon and evening.
Southern coastal and inland states are likely to experience intermittent rain showers throughout the day, with localized thunderstorms affecting parts of Bayelsa, Delta, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River.
Wednesday (July 24)
Morning thunderstorms are forecasted for parts of Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, and Gombe. These may extend into the afternoon across Sokoto, Kebbi, Taraba, Adamawa, and Zamfara.
In the North Central region, a cloudy morning will give way to thunderstorms later in the day across Kogi, Niger, Nasarawa, the FCT, Plateau, Benue, and Kwara.
Southern states will also experience morning cloud cover with prospects of rain, followed by widespread thunderstorms across inland and coastal areas in the evening.
Public advisory
NiMet advised members of the public to:
Avoid sheltering under trees during storms to prevent lightning strikes.
Disconnect electrical appliances to reduce the risk of power surges.
Exercise caution while driving in rainy conditions due to slippery roads and low visibility.
Secure outdoor objects that may be blown away by strong winds.
Airline operators are also urged to stay updated with NiMet’s latest weather reports for safe flight planning and operations.
The agency emphasized that the forecast is part of its commitment to ensuring preparedness and risk reduction during the peak of the rainy season.
