NiMet forecasts thunderstorms, rainfall across Nigeria today

Weather

ABUJA (NPA) — The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released its weather outlook for Wednesday, May 27, 2026, warning of thunderstorms, rainfall, and gusty winds across several regions of the country.

In the northern states, sunny skies are expected in the morning with light thunderstorms in Taraba and Adamawa, while later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rains will affect Kaduna, Kebbi, Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba, and Adamawa.

Across the central states, cloudy skies with sunshine intervals will dominate the morning, with thunderstorms likely in FCT, Nasarawa, Kogi, Niger, Benue, and Kwara. By afternoon and evening, widespread thunderstorms with intermittent rains are expected across most of the region.

In the southern states, moderate rains are forecast in the morning over Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Oyo, Edo, Abia, Anambra, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River, followed by thunderstorms and intermittent rains later in the day.

NiMet issued an advisory warning that strong winds may precede thunderstorms, urging motorists to drive cautiously during heavy rainfall and poor visibility. Residents in flood‑prone areas were advised to remain alert, while airlines were reminded to obtain airport‑specific weather reports from NiMet.

NiMet emphasised the need for Nigerians to stay weather‑smart and stay ahead as thunderstorms and rainfall spread nationwide.