The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Monday through Wednesday. In its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet predicted early morning thunderstorms with moderate rainfall on Monday in parts of Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Gombe, Borno, and Yobe States. Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected in Bauchi, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Katsina, Adamawa, Taraba, and Borno States. For the central region, light morning showers are anticipated in Plateau and Niger States, while thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are likely in Nasarawa, Benue, Niger, Plateau, Kogi, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by afternoon and evening. In the southern region, cloudy skies with light rain are expected in Cross River and Akwa Ibom States during the morning. By afternoon and evening, light rains will spread to Abia, Edo, Imo, Ebonyi, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Rivers, and Bayelsa States. On Tuesday, NiMet projects morning thunderstorms over Bauchi, Gombe, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Borno, Yobe, and Kebbi States, while afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected in Kebbi, Sokoto, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Adamawa, Taraba, and Zamfara States. In the central region, cloudy skies with light rains are forecast in Plateau, Nasarawa, Niger, Kwara, and the FCT, with widespread thunderstorms developing later in the day. Southern states will see light rains in Cross River and Akwa Ibom in the morning, followed by moderate rainfall across Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Ekiti, Abia, Imo, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom. For Wednesday, the northern region is expected to experience cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine, alongside morning rains in Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Kaduna States. Thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are anticipated across much of the region later in the day. In the central zone, light morning rains are expected in Niger, Kwara, and the FCT, while thunderstorms with light rainfall will follow across the FCT, Plateau, Kogi, Benue, Niger, and Nasarawa States. The southern region is projected to record moderate rainfall throughout the day in most parts. NiMet advised the public to take safety measures, including avoiding driving during heavy rain, and cautioned farmers against applying fertilizers or pesticides before rainfall to prevent nutrient wash-off. It also recommended warm clothing for vulnerable individuals due to low night-time temperatures, securing loose objects against strong winds, and disconnecting electrical appliances during storms. The agency further warned against sheltering under tall trees to prevent injuries from falling branches and urged airline operators to obtain airport-specific forecasts for effective flight planning. Residents were encouraged to stay updated with official weather reports on **[www.nimet.gov.ng](http://www.nimet.gov.ng)**.