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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) came into existence by an Act of the National Assembly – NiMet (Establishment) ACT 2003, enacted on the 21st of May 2003, and became
effective on the 19th of June 2003 following Presidential assent. It is a Federal Government agency charged with the responsibility to advise the Federal Government on all aspects of meteorology; project, prepare and interpr

et government policy in the field of meteorology; and to
issue weather (and climate) forecasts for the safe operations of
aircrafts, ocean going vessels and oil rigs. The Act also makes it the responsibility of the Agency to observe, collate, collect, process and disseminate all meteorological data and information within and outside; co-ordinate research activities among staff, and publish scientific papers in the various branches
of meteorology in support of sustainable socio-economic activities
in Nigeria.

02/06/2026

🌦️ WEDNESDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK – 3 JUNE 2026
📍 NiMet Forecast | Stay Weather-Smart, Stay Ahead

🌍 Northern States: Sunny Morning, Thunderstorms Later

🌤️ Morning:
Sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected across the region with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over: Taraba and Adamawa States.

⛈️ Afternoon/Evening:
Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over: Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe, Bauchi, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kano.

🔹 What this means:
Warm and humid conditions are expected during the day. Later thunderstorms may bring moderate rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds in affected areas.

🌄 Central States: Morning Thunderstorms, Widespread Rainfall Later

🌥️ Morning:
Cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is expected across the region with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over: Benue and Plateau States.

⛈️ Afternoon/Evening:
Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most parts of the North Central region.

🔹 What this means:
Warm and humid weather conditions are anticipated during the day. Later thunderstorms may result in moderate rainfall, lightning activity, and occasional gusty winds in affected areas.

🌴 Southern States: Rainy Morning, Widespread Thunderstorms Later

🌥️ Morning:
Cloudy atmosphere is expected across the region with prospects of thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over: Lagos, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River States.

⛈️ Afternoon/Evening:
Thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains are expected over most parts of the Southern region.

🔹 What this means:
Cloudy and humid conditions are expected in the morning before widespread thunderstorms develop later in the day. Moderate rainfall may lead to slippery roads, localized flooding, reduced visibility, and strong winds in some areas.

⚠️ IMPORTANT ADVISORY

• 🌬️ Strong winds may precede thunderstorms — secure loose objects.
• 🚗 Motorists are advised to drive cautiously during heavy rainfall and poor visibility.
• 🌊 Residents in flood-prone areas should remain alert for possible localized flooding.
• ⚡ Avoid outdoor activities during thunderstorms.
• ✈️ Airlines should obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for safe operations.

🎥 Watch Full Forecast:
https://youtu.be/I_LpvqMaDH4?si=sMOpNdqTSqOSa_Gz

📡 Stay updated via:
https://nimet.gov.ng

01/06/2026

🌦️ TUESDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK – 2 JUNE 2026
📍 NiMet Forecast | Stay Weather-Smart, Stay Ahead

🌍 Northern States: Sunny Morning, Thunderstorms Later

🌤️ Morning:
Sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected across the region with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over: Borno, Taraba, and Adamawa.

⛈️ Afternoon/Evening:
Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over: Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe, Bauchi, Kaduna, Katsina, and Kano.

🔹 What this means:
Warm and humid conditions are expected during the day. Later thunderstorms may bring moderate rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds in affected areas.

🌄 Central States: Morning Thunderstorms, Widespread Rainfall Later

🌥️ Morning:
Cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is expected across the region with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over: Niger State and the FCT.

⛈️ Afternoon/Evening:
Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most parts of the North Central region.

🔹 What this means:
Warm and humid weather conditions are anticipated during the day. Later thunderstorms may result in moderate rainfall, lightning activity, and occasional gusty winds in affected areas.

🌴 Southern States: Rainy Morning, Widespread Thunderstorms Later

🌥️ Morning:
Cloudy atmosphere is expected across the region with prospects of thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over: Lagos, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River.

⛈️ Afternoon/Evening:
Thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains are expected over most parts of the Southern region.

🔹 What this means:
Cloudy and humid conditions are expected in the morning before widespread thunderstorms develop later in the day. Moderate rainfall may lead to slippery roads, localized flooding, reduced visibility, and strong winds in some areas.

⚠️ IMPORTANT ADVISORY

• 🌬️ Strong winds may precede thunderstorms — secure loose objects.
• 🚗 Motorists are advised to drive cautiously during heavy rainfall and poor visibility.
• 🌊 Residents in flood-prone areas should remain alert for possible localized flooding.
• ⚡ Avoid outdoor activities during thunderstorms.
• ✈️ Airlines should obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for safe operations.

🎥 Watch Full Forecast:
https://youtu.be/FUxMWHeJ6cQ?si=9IYM-X-0Aqs_PxRd

📡 Stay updated via:
https://nimet.gov.ng

01/06/2026

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT – 01 JUNE 2026
🕦 Issued by NiMet at 11:35 AM (LT)

⛈️ Severe thunderstorms are currently affecting parts of Borno, Adamawa, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Ekiti, Osun, Lagos, and the FCT.

🌧️ Within the next 1–3 hours, thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds and moderate rainfall are expected over:

📍 Bauchi 📍 Gombe 📍 Borno 📍 Kaduna 📍 Plateau 📍 Niger 📍 FCT 📍 Kwara 📍 Nasarawa 📍 Adamawa 📍 Taraba 📍 Kogi 📍 Ogun 📍 Osun 📍 Lagos 📍 Ekiti 📍 Ondo

🔹 Possible Impacts:
• Strong winds ahead of rainfall
• Poor visibility and slippery roads
• Localized flooding in vulnerable areas
• Falling trees, branches, and loose objects

✅ Safety Tips:

• 🌬️ Secure loose outdoor items.
• 🚗 Drive cautiously during heavy rain.
• ⚡ Unplug electrical appliances during thunderstorms.
• 🌳 Avoid sheltering under tall trees.
• 🌱 Farmers should delay fertilizer and pesticide application.
• ✈️ Airlines should obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet.

📲 Stay updated with official weather information from NiMet.

31/05/2026

🌦️ MONDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK – 1 JUNE 2026
📍 NiMet Forecast | Stay Weather-Smart, Stay Ahead

🌍 Northern States: Morning Thunderstorms, Widespread Rainfall Later

🌥️ Morning:
Sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected across the region with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over: Borno, Gombe, Bauchi, Kaduna, Taraba, Adamawa.

⛈️ Afternoon/Evening:
Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most parts of the Northern region.

🔹 What this means:
Warm and humid conditions are expected during the day. Later thunderstorms may bring moderate rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds in affected areas.

🌄 Central States: Morning Thunderstorms, Widespread Rainfall Later

🌥️ Morning:
Cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is expected across the region with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over: Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi, Benue, and the FCT.

⛈️ Afternoon/Evening:
Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most parts of the North Central region.

🔹 What this means:
Warm and humid weather conditions are anticipated during the day. Later thunderstorms may result in moderate rainfall, lightning activity, and occasional gusty winds in affected areas.

🌴 Southern States: Rainy Morning, Widespread Thunderstorms Later

🌥️ Morning:
Cloudy atmosphere is expected across the region with prospects of thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over: Ondo, Oyo, Lagos, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River.

⛈️ Afternoon/Evening:
Thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains are expected over most parts of the Southern region.

🔹 What this means:
Cloudy and humid conditions are expected in the morning before widespread thunderstorms develop later in the day. Moderate rainfall may lead to slippery roads, localized flooding, reduced visibility, and strong winds in some areas.

⚠️ IMPORTANT ADVISORY

• 🌬️ Strong winds may precede thunderstorms — secure loose objects.
• 🚗 Motorists are advised to drive cautiously during heavy rainfall and poor visibility.
• 🌊 Residents in flood-prone areas should remain alert for possible flash flooding.
• ⚡ Avoid outdoor activities during thunderstorms.
• ✈️ Airlines should obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for safe operations.

🎥 Watch Full Forecast:
https://youtu.be/swdOMIvsLW8?si=dS-g0DO6zroZ3Mjq

📡 Stay updated via:
https://nimet.gov.ng

31/05/2026

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT – 31 MAY 2026
🕖 Issued by NiMet at 7:15 PM (LT)

⛈️ Severe thunderstorms currently observed over parts of Niger Republic, Jigawa, Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Cross River, and Delta States.

🌧️ Within the next 1–6 hours, thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds and moderate rainfall are expected to affect:

📍 Sokoto 📍 Zamfara 📍 Kebbi
📍 Niger 📍 FCT 📍 Kwara
📍 Nasarawa 📍 Adamawa📍 Taraba📍 Benue📍 Enugu
📍 Ebonyi📍 Imo📍 Rivers
📍 Abia📍 Anambra📍 Kogi

🔹 Possible Impacts:
• Strong winds may precede rainfall.
• Reduced visibility and slippery roads.
• Localized flooding in vulnerable areas.
• Falling tree branches and loose objects.

✅ Safety Tips:

• 🌬️ Strong winds may precede thunderstorms.
• 🚗 Drive cautiously during heavy rainfall and poor visibility.
• 🌊 Residents in flood-prone areas should stay alert.
• ⚡ Avoid outdoor activities during thunderstorms.
• ✈️ Airlines should obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for flight planning.

📲 Stay informed through official NiMet weather updates.

30/05/2026

🌦️ SUNDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK – 31 MAY 2026
📍 NiMet Forecast | Stay Weather-Smart, Stay Ahead

🌍 Northern States: Sunny Morning, Thunderstorms Later

🌤️ Morning:
Sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected across the region with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over: Taraba, Adamawa

⛈️ Afternoon/Evening:
Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over: Kaduna, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe, Kebbi

🔹 What this means:
Warm and generally stable weather conditions are expected during the day. Later thunderstorms may bring moderate rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds in affected areas.

🌄 Central States: Cloudy Morning, Widespread Rainfall Later

🌥️ Morning:
Cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is expected across the region.

⛈️ Afternoon/Evening:
Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most parts of the North Central region.

🔹 What this means:
Warm and humid weather conditions are anticipated during the day. Later thunderstorms may result in moderate rainfall, lightning activity, and occasional gusty winds in affected areas.

🌴 Southern States: Rainy Morning, Widespread Thunderstorms Later

🌥️ Morning:
Cloudy atmosphere is expected across the region with prospects of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over: Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River

⛈️ Afternoon/Evening:
Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over the entire Southern region.

🔹 What this means:
Cloudy and humid conditions are expected in the morning before widespread thunderstorms develop later in the day. Moderate rainfall may lead to slippery roads, localized flooding, reduced visibility, and strong winds in some areas.

⚠️ IMPORTANT ADVISORY

• 🌬️ Strong winds may precede thunderstorms — secure loose objects.
• 🚗 Motorists are advised to drive cautiously during heavy rainfall and poor visibility.
• 🌊 Residents in flood-prone areas should remain alert for possible flash flooding.
• ⚡ Avoid outdoor activities during thunderstorms.
• ✈️ Airlines should obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for safe operations.

🎥 Watch Full Forecast:
https://youtu.be/n0BsTUdlTGY?si=lVqHALYSsdpl5jPx

📡 Stay updated via:
https://nimet.gov.ng

29/05/2026

🌦️ SATURDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK – 30 MAY 2026
📍 NiMet Forecast | Stay Weather-Smart, Stay Ahead

🌍 Northern States: Sunny Morning, Thunderstorms Later

🌤️ Morning:
Sunny skies with few patches of clouds are expected across the region with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over: Taraba, Adamawa

⛈️ Afternoon/Evening:
Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over: Adamawa, Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina

🔹 What this means:
Warm and generally stable weather conditions are expected during the day. Later thunderstorms may bring moderate rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds in affected areas.

🌄 Central States: Morning Thunderstorms, Widespread Rainfall Later

🌥️ Morning:
Cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is expected across the region with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by rains over: FCT, Kwara, Niger, Kogi

⛈️ Afternoon/Evening:
Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most parts of the North Central region.

🔹 What this means:
Warm and humid weather conditions are anticipated during the day. Later thunderstorms may result in moderate rainfall, lightning activity, and occasional gusty winds in affected areas.

🌴 Southern States: Rainy Morning, Widespread Thunderstorms Later

🌥️ Morning:
Cloudy atmosphere is expected across the region with prospects of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over: Lagos, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River

⛈️ Afternoon/Evening:
Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over the entire Southern region.

🔹 What this means:
Cloudy and humid conditions are expected in the morning before widespread thunderstorms develop later in the day. Moderate rainfall may lead to slippery roads, localized flooding, reduced visibility, and strong winds in some areas.

⚠️ IMPORTANT ADVISORY

• 🌬️ Strong winds may precede thunderstorms — secure loose objects.
• 🚗 Motorists are advised to drive cautiously during heavy rainfall and poor visibility.
• 🌊 Residents in flood-prone areas should remain alert for possible flash flooding.
• ⚡ Avoid outdoor activities during thunderstorms.
• ✈️ Airlines should obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for safe operations.

🎥 Watch Full Forecast:
https://youtu.be/0koSTRdhL10?si=HV2p6s40lSIjnql8

📡 Stay updated via:
https://nimet.gov.ng

28/05/2026

🌦️ FRIDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK – 29 MAY 2026
📍 NiMet Forecast | Stay Weather-Smart, Stay Ahead

🌍 Northern States: Sunny Morning, Thunderstorms Later

🌤️ Morning:
Sunny skies with few patches of clouds are expected across the region with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over: Kaduna, Taraba, Adamawa

⛈️ Afternoon/Evening:
Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over: Kaduna, Adamawa, Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe, Kebbi

🔹 What this means:
Warm and generally stable weather conditions are expected during the day. Later thunderstorms may bring moderate rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds in affected areas.

🌄 Central States: Morning Thunderstorms, Widespread Rainfall Later

🌥️ Morning:
Cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is expected across the region with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by rains over: FCT, Nasarawa

⛈️ Afternoon/Evening:
Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most parts of the North Central region.

🔹 What this means:
Warm and humid weather conditions are anticipated during the day. Later thunderstorms may result in moderate rainfall, lightning activity, and occasional gusty winds in affected areas.

🌴 Southern States: Rainy Morning, Widespread Thunderstorms Later

🌥️ Morning:
Cloudy atmosphere is expected across the region with prospects of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over: Ekiti, Oyo, Edo, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River

⛈️ Afternoon/Evening:
Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over the entire Southern region.

🔹 What this means:
Cloudy and humid conditions are expected in the morning before widespread thunderstorms develop later in the day. Moderate rainfall may lead to slippery roads, localized flooding, reduced visibility, and strong winds in some areas.

⚠️ IMPORTANT ADVISORY

• 🌬️ Strong winds may precede thunderstorms — secure loose objects.
• 🚗 Motorists are advised to drive cautiously during heavy rainfall and poor visibility.
• 🌊 Residents in flood-prone areas should remain alert for possible flash flooding.
• ⚡ Avoid outdoor activities during thunderstorms.
• ✈️ Airlines should obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for safe operations.

🎥 Watch Full Forecast:
https://youtu.be/ilzwO0LEGfA?si=makP9AGwYieXQZnp

📡 Stay updated via:
https://nimet.gov.ng

27/05/2026

🌦️ THURSDAY WEATHER OUTLOOK – 28 MAY 2026
📍 NiMet Forecast | Stay Weather-Smart, Stay Ahead

🌍 Northern States: Sunny Morning, Thunderstorms Later

🌤️ Morning:
Sunny skies with few patches of clouds are expected across the region with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over: Kaduna, Taraba, Adamawa

⛈️ Afternoon/Evening:
Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over: Kaduna, Taraba, Adamawa

🔹 What this means:
Warm and generally stable weather conditions are expected during the day. Later thunderstorms may bring moderate rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds in affected areas.

🌄 Central States: Morning Thunderstorms, Widespread Rainfall Later

🌥️ Morning:
Cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is expected across the region with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by rains over: FCT, Nasarawa, Niger, Kwara

⛈️ Afternoon/Evening:
Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most parts of the North Central region.

🔹 What this means:
Warm and humid weather conditions are anticipated during the day. Later thunderstorms may result in moderate rainfall, lightning activity, and occasional gusty winds in affected areas.

🌴 Southern States: Rainy Morning, Widespread Thunderstorms Later

🌥️ Morning:
Cloudy atmosphere is expected across the region with prospects of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over: Ekiti, Oyo, Edo, Abia, Anambra, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River

⛈️ Afternoon/Evening:
Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over the entire Southern region.

🔹 What this means:
Cloudy and humid conditions are expected in the morning before widespread thunderstorms develop later in the day. Moderate rainfall may lead to slippery roads, localized flooding, reduced visibility, and strong winds in some areas.

⚠️ IMPORTANT ADVISORY

• 🌬️ Strong winds may precede thunderstorms — secure loose objects.
• 🚗 Motorists are advised to drive cautiously during heavy rainfall and poor visibility.
• 🌊 Residents in flood-prone areas should remain alert for possible flash flooding.
• ⚡ Avoid outdoor activities during thunderstorms.
• ✈️ Airlines should obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for safe operations.

🎥 Watch Full Forecast:
https://youtu.be/dQ3sF3InFMA?si=_ABYY1zzu8qFtab-

📡 Stay updated via:
https://nimet.gov.ng

27/05/2026

🎉👧🧒 Happy Children’s Day! 🌈✨

Today, we celebrate the joy, curiosity, dreams, and bright future of every child. At Nigerian Meteorological Agency, we remain committed to building a safer, healthier, and more climate-resilient future for our children through reliable weather and climate services. 🌦️🌍💙📚🌱

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