NiMet Forecast: Thunderstorms Expected Across Nigeria

Samira Usman Adam
Samira Usman Adam - Presenter/PR & Partnership Lead
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has released its weather outlook for Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

The region will experience mostly sunny conditions with patches of clouds.

Isolated thunderstorms with light rains are expected later in the day over Taraba.

Residents are advised to stay hydrated and prepare for sudden wind gusts.

Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are expected in the morning.

Thunderstorms with light rains are forecast for Kogi and Benue later in the day.

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Outdoor activities are best planned for earlier in the day.

Widespread rainfall activity is expected across the region.

Morning conditions will be cloudy with sunshine intervals.

Thunderstorms with light rains are likely over Akwa Ibom and Cross River.

Rainfall is expected to intensify across the region in the afternoon and evening.

NiMet warns that strong winds may precede thunderstorms.

Residents are advised to avoid open fields and not take shelter under trees.

Motorists should drive cautiously due to reduced visibility and slippery roads.

People are also advised to disconnect electrical appliances during storms.

Airlines are encouraged to obtain airport-specific weather reports for safe operations.

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