The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rainfall across several parts of Nigeria on Monday, September 28, 2026.
In the Northern states, NiMet said parts of Adamawa and Taraba would experience thunderstorms accompanied by light rainfall in the morning.
The agency forecast scattered thunderstorms with moderate rainfall across parts of Jigawa, Kebbi, Kaduna, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, Yobe, Zamfara, Adamawa and Bauchi states in the afternoon and evening.
For the Central states, NiMet predicted cloudy conditions in the morning, with thunderstorms and light rainfall possible over parts of Benue, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Plateau, Niger and Kwara states.
It also forecast isolated thunderstorms with moderate rainfall over parts of the FCT, Benue, Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa and Kwara states during the afternoon and evening.
In the Southern states, cloudy skies with possible light rainfall are expected over parts of Edo, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Delta, Lagos, Bayelsa and Cross River states in the morning.
NiMet further predicted thunderstorms with moderate rainfall across most parts of the Southern states in the afternoon and evening.
The agency advised residents to remain indoors where possible during thunderstorms and avoid open spaces, tall trees and exposed structures.
It also urged residents to secure loose items outside their homes and stay away from unstable structures because of the possibility of strong winds.
NiMet advised residents to avoid flooded roads and remain vigilant in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
Motorists were also urged to drive carefully as rainfall could reduce visibility and make roads slippery.
The agency further advised residents to unplug sensitive electrical appliances during thunderstorms to minimise the risk of damage caused by power surges.
Airline operators were advised to obtain airport-specific weather information from NiMet to support safe flight planning and operations.