Monday, May 19, 2025 - The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a mix of sunny, cloudy, and thunderstorm conditions across the country from Sunday, May 18, through Tuesday, May 20.
In a weather outlook issued in Abuja, the agency detailed regional
variations expected over the three days and advised residents to take
precautions, especially against thunderstorms and strong winds.
For Sunday, NiMet projected predominantly sunny skies across much of the
northern region, with cloudy intervals. However, thunderstorms are expected
later in the day in parts of Gombe, Bauchi, Kaduna, Taraba, and Adamawa States.
The North-central region will see sunny conditions, but isolated thunderstorms
are anticipated in Kwara, Plateau, Nasarawa, Niger, Benue, and Kogi States
during the afternoon and evening.
In the southern parts of the country, morning thunderstorms are predicted
in states such as Cross River, Lagos, Ogun, Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta, and Akwa
Ibom. More isolated thunderstorms are forecasted for later in the day.
On Monday, May 19, sunny skies with occasional cloud cover will persist in
the northern region. Taraba and Adamawa States may experience morning
thunderstorms, while isolated storms are likely in the afternoon or evening
across Kaduna, Taraba, and Adamawa. The North-central states, including the
Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kwara, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, and Plateau,
are also expected to experience isolated thunderstorms later in the day.
Southern areas, including Ondo, Ogun, Lagos, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom, will
likely have morning thunderstorms followed by more rain events in the afternoon
or evening.
NiMet’s forecast for Tuesday continues the trend, with sunny conditions
and few clouds in the north during the morning. Isolated thunderstorms are
predicted in Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe, and Adamawa States, with additional storms
expected later in the day in Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna,
Adamawa, and Taraba.
In the North-central region, sunny skies with some cloud are predicted,
while isolated thunderstorms may occur in the Federal Capital Territory,
Nasarawa, Kogi, Plateau, Benue, and Niger States during the afternoon and
evening. The southern region will likely see morning thunderstorms in Cross
River, Lagos, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom, with continued thunderstorm
activity expected as the day progresses.
NiMet has advised residents to take safety precautions during
thunderstorms, noting that strong winds may accompany the weather events. The
public is urged to secure loose objects, avoid driving during heavy rainfall,
disconnect electrical appliances, and stay away from tall trees. The agency
also called on airline operators to consult with NiMet for up-to-date weather
information to aid flight planning.
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