NiMet issued a weather advisory on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, warning of severe thunderstorm cells observed over parts of Chad Republic, Borno and Adamawa statesThe thunderstorms were expected to move westward over one to six hours, potentially reaching the FCT and 14 states, including Kano, Kaduna, and BenueNiMet warned of flash floods, lightning risks, damaged structures and disrupted aviation operations across the affected areasPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Kano, Kano state – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has put residents of 14 states on alert following the detection of severe thunderstorm activity over parts of northern Nigeria and neighbouring Chad Republic.Legit.ng reports that the advisory, valid from 3:22 p.m. to 9:22 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, said storm cells had been identified over Borno and Adamawa states, with conditions expected to push westward over the following one to six hours.NiMet shares a new forecast showing how weather conditions may affect different parts of Nigeria. Photo credit: @neoism14 Source: TwitterNiMet lists thunderstorm risks aheadNiMet stated that the advancing weather system could reach Taraba, Gombe, Bauchi, Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Plateau, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa and Niger states before the advisory period expires.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The agency identified several hazards associated with the incoming conditions. Strong winds were described as capable of displacing unsecured outdoor objects and bringing down tree branches or damaging weak structures.
Moderate rainfall was expected to reduce visibility on roads, creating difficult and slippery driving conditions.Furthermore, NiMet warned that lightning posed a direct risk to both people and property, while flash flooding remained a concern in low-lying or vulnerable communities. The agency added that aviation operations could be disrupted by the adverse conditions.NiMet issues safety advice ahead of stormsNiMet urged people in the affected states to secure loose items outside their homes before the storms arrive and to stay away from open fields and tall trees while thunderstorms are active. Motorists were told to slow down and drive with extra care due to reduced visibility and wet road surfaces, and residents were advised to unplug electrical appliances where this is possible.Farmers were specifically cautioned against applying fertilisers or pesticides just before rainfall, as such applications would likely be washed away and wasted. Airline operators were directed to request airport-specific weather reports directly from NiMet to guide their flight planning decisions.The agency called on the general public to keep monitoring its official forecasts and weather alerts for any updates as the situation develops.According to NiMet, parts of the following states may be affected:TarabaGombeBauchiJigawaKadunaKatsinaKanoZamfaraSokotoKebbiPlateauBenueNasarawaNigerFCTView NiMet’s full weather alert below via its post on X (formerly Twitter):Read more on weather forecasts in NigeriaNiMet discloses states to expect rainfall as weather pattern changes across NigeriaNiMet names 13 states to brace for destructive flash floods in August 2026, issues safety tipsLagdo Dam release threatens 11 statesEarlier, Legit.ng reported that the federal government of Nigeria issued an alert to residents in 11 states regarding the imminent release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon.National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) conducted the flood simulation exercise in Adamawa state to strengthen preparedness and response to potential flooding.NEMA director-general Zubaida Umar, who was represented at the simulation exercise in Adamawa by the director of search and rescue, Air Commodore B.
A. Usman, said it was commendable that Nigeria no longer waits for disasters to occur before taking preventive measures. Source: Legit.ng Ridwan Adeola Yusuf (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content writer with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014).
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