Cloudy skies with chances of isolated thunderstorms and light rainfall are expected over parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Ondo, Ogun and Cross River States.
By Editorial Team
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Published on September 21, 2026
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2 min read
This weather report is valid for September 22, 2026, and covers the entire 36 states of Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja.
🌦️ DAILY WEATHER OUTLOOK
Valid for: Tuesday, 22nd September 2026 (00:00 – 23:59)
📍 NiMet Forecast | Stay Weather-Smart, Stay Ahead
🌍 Northern States: Light Morning Rain, Moderate Rain Later
⛈️ Morning: Thunderstorms with light rainfall are expected over parts of Taraba and Adamawa States.
⛈️ Afternoon/Evening: Thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are expected over parts of Bauchi, Gombe, Borno, Yobe, Katsina, Kano, Adamawa, Kaduna, Taraba and Kebbi States.
🌄 Central States: Moderate Rainfall Expected
⛈️ Morning: Thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are expected over parts of Niger, Kwara, FCT, Nasarawa and Plateau States.
⛈️ Afternoon/Evening: Thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are expected over most parts of the Central States.
🌊 Southern States: Cloudy Morning with Light Rain
☁️ Morning: Cloudy skies with chances of isolated thunderstorms and light rainfall are expected over parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Ondo, Ogun and Cross River States.
⛈️ Afternoon/Evening: Thunderstorms with light rainfall are expected across the Southern States.
📢 ADVISORY
⚡ During thunderstorms, stay indoors where possible and avoid open spaces, tall trees and exposed structures.
🌬️ Secure loose outdoor items and stay away from unstable structures, as strong winds may occur.
🌊 Avoid flooded roads and remain alert in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
🚗 Drive cautiously, as rainfall may reduce visibility and make roads slippery.
🔌 Unplug sensitive electrical appliances during thunderstorms to reduce the risk of damage from power surges.
✈️ Airline operators should obtain airport-specific weather information from NiMet for safe flight planning and operations.
📡 Stay updated with NiMet’s weather information via the official website nimet.gov.ng and verified communication channels
Stay weather-smart. Stay safe. Stay ahead.
