The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across various parts of the country from Friday to Sunday. According to a three-day weather outlook released in Abuja, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected in northern states including Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Taraba, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Kaduna on Friday morning, with the weather system spreading across most of the region in the afternoon and evening.
For the central region, covering Niger, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Benue, Kogi, Kwara, and Plateau, light rains are predicted in the morning, with thunderstorms and moderate rains later in the day. Similarly, parts of the South including Oyo, Enugu, Imo, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Delta, and Cross River are expected to experience cloudy skies and light rainfall.
On Saturday, NiMet anticipates thunderstorms with moderate rains in Sokoto, Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Borno, Yobe, and Taraba in the morning, extending to Borno, Jigawa, Kebbi, and Taraba by evening. Central states such as the FCT, Nasarawa, Kogi, Niger, Benue, and Kwara are projected to witness light rains, while southern states including Enugu, Imo, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom are likely to experience cloudy skies and rains. By Sunday, thunderstorms are expected in Jigawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano, and Borno in the morning, with further activity over Sokoto, Zamfara, Borno, and Katsina later in the day, while parts of the central and southern regions will see light rains and cloudy weather.
NiMet urged Nigerians to take precautionary measures during the rainy period, warning motorists against driving in heavy downpours and advising farmers not to apply fertilizers or pesticides shortly before rainfall. The agency also cautioned the public to fasten loose objects, wear warm clothing against low night-time temperatures, and disconnect electrical appliances during storms. Airline operators were equally advised to obtain updated, airport-specific weather reports for flight safety, while the public was encouraged to stay informed through NiMet’s official website.