Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast warning of widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across various regions of the country from Monday, June 16 to Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
In its three-day weather outlook released from its headquarters in Abuja, the agency highlighted increased rainfall activity in the northern, central, and southern parts of the country, urging the public to remain alert and take necessary precautions.
Northern Region
On Monday, morning thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kaduna, Adamawa, and Taraba States. Later in the day, more intense thunderstorms and rains are forecast over areas including Borno, Zamfara, Bauchi, Jigawa, Kano, Kebbi, Katsina, and Adamawa.
Similar patterns will persist on Tuesday and Wednesday, with thunderstorms and rains affecting Kebbi, Kaduna, Bauchi, Gombe, Zamfara, Kano, Borno, Sokoto, Katsina, and Taraba States.
North-Central Region
The central region will experience morning thunderstorms and rainfall on Monday across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Niger, Kwara, Plateau, Kogi, Benue, and Nasarawa. These weather conditions are expected to intensify in the afternoon and evening hours.
From Tuesday through Wednesday, thunderstorms and rains will remain consistent, with cloudy skies and sunshine intervals expected in the mornings, followed by widespread thunderstorms in the afternoon over states including Benue, Kogi, Niger, Kwara, Plateau, and the FCT.
Southern Region
The southern part of the country is also expected to experience frequent rainfall. On Monday morning, rains are likely in parts of Ebonyi, Abia, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Ogun, Rivers, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River.
Later in the day, more states—including Enugu, Imo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, and Anambra—will also experience thunderstorms and showers.
This pattern continues on Tuesday and Wednesday, with morning rains and isolated thunderstorms over states like Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, and Cross River, and heavier rain activities expected later in the day across the entire southern region.
Public Advisory
NiMet has urged airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather documentation to ensure safe flight planning and operations. The agency also encourages the general public to stay informed by following official weather updates through its website, www.nimet.gov.ng, and to take safety measures during stormy weather.
As Nigeria braces for these days of intense weather, residents are advised to avoid flood-prone areas, secure loose items, and plan their activities accordingly.
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