The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has announced that many parts of the country will experience a blend of sunny, cloudy, and rainy weather from Monday, June 24, to Wednesday, June 26.
In its forecast released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet stated that northern states would start the week with sunshine and scattered clouds in the morning.
Later in the day, areas like Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Adamawa, Kebbi, and Kaduna may see isolated thunderstorms and moderate rainfall.
The central region is expected to begin the mornings with clear skies mixed with some clouds.
However, places such as Plateau, Benue, Abuja, Kwara, Nasarawa, and Niger are likely to witness thunderstorms and moderate rainfall later in the day.
Meanwhile, the southern part of the country will see cloudy conditions in the mornings, with rain likely in Akwa Ibom.
This will be followed by thunderstorms and light to moderate rain in several southern states including Imo, Ebonyi, Enugu, Anambra, Abia, Edo, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Delta, Ekiti, Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.
On Tuesday, the northern part of the country will experience a mix of sunshine and clouds in the morning. However, places such as Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano, and Jigawa may have light rain and thunderstorms.
By afternoon, rain is expected in Adamawa, Taraba, Borno, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna, and Bauchi.
The central region will likely have early morning rain and thunderstorms in the FCT, Benue, Niger, Kwara, Plateau, and Kogi, with a repeat of these conditions later in the day.
Southern states will continue to see cloudy mornings, while afternoon and evening may bring thunderstorms and heavier rain to areas like Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Edo.
By Wednesday, northern states such as Kebbi, Zamfara, and Sokoto may experience thunderstorms and light rain in the morning.
The rest of the northern region is expected to remain sunny with light cloud cover. Later in the day, areas like Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kano, and Kaduna may get moderate rainfall.
In the central region, sunshine is likely in the morning followed by storms and rainfall as the day progresses. The south will continue to experience cloudy mornings and wet afternoons with thunderstorms and heavy rain.
NiMet advised the public to prepare for strong winds that might come before thunderstorms. People are also urged to secure loose items, disconnect electronics during storms, avoid tall trees, and stay indoors during heavy rainfall.
Travelers and airline operators are encouraged to stay updated with detailed weather reports through NiMet’s official platforms.
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