🌧️ Don’t Get Caught Unprepared! Nigeria To Face Non-Stop Rain & Thunderstorms For 72 HoursThe Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather alert forecasting widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across the country between Sunday, June 9 and Tuesday, June 11, urging the public to stay cautious and prepared.
In its weekend weather outlook released in Abuja, NiMet projected that the northern, central, and southern regions of Nigeria would experience varying degrees of rainfall—ranging from moderate to heavy—with strong winds and thunderstorms expected in some areas.
Regional Weather Breakdown
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Northern Region:
Thunderstorms are likely Sunday morning in parts of Taraba and Adamawa, spreading later to Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Kaduna, Jigawa, Borno, Gombe, and Bauchi.
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North-Central States:
Cloudy conditions are forecast in the morning, followed by thunderstorms and rain in FCT, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Benue, and Plateau later in the day.
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Southern Region:
A cloudy morning is expected across the South, with evening showers predicted in Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Edo, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Anambra, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, Delta, and Bayelsa.
Monday Forecast Highlights
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Morning storms may affect Sokoto, Zamfara, and Bauchi, expanding later to Taraba, Adamawa, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Borno, and Kaduna.
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Central areas like FCT, Niger, Kogi, and Nasarawa will likely see morning thunderstorms, with Plateau, Kwara, Benue, and Kogi receiving evening rain.
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The southern belt—particularly Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom—will experience rain in the morning, followed by broader rainfall coverage across the South.
Tuesday Outlook
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Thunderstorms in the morning are projected for Zamfara and Kaduna, with afternoon rains in Taraba, Adamawa, Kano, Gombe, and Borno.
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Morning rains are expected in Niger, Plateau, and Benue, while FCT, Nasarawa, Kogi, Kwara, and Benue may witness evening thunderstorms.
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Lagos, Bayelsa, and other southern states are likely to receive morning rainfall, followed by widespread rain across the region by evening.
Public Safety Advisory
NiMet has warned that strong winds may accompany the thunderstorms, which could pose dangers to both people and property.
“Secure any loose items and avoid driving during intense rainfall,” the agency advised.
Citizens are also encouraged to:
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Unplug electrical devices during storms
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Avoid sheltering under tall trees
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Monitor weather updates, especially for air travel
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Airline operators are urged to seek airport-specific forecasts for safe flight operations
Stay safe and follow official weather advisories throughout the forecast period.
