# Nigeria weather outlook and climate training > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-weather-outlook-and-climate-training > Updated: 2026-09-07T04:58:36.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 8. In early July, NiMet warned of thunderstorms and moderate rains across northern, middle‑belt and southern states, urging the public to secure property, avoid flood‑water travel and follow aviation safety guidelines. Two weeks later the agency issued a similar three‑day advisory and announced the completion of a ten‑day Climate Risk Management training for agricultural extension officers in Abuja, aimed at improving farmers’ resilience to climate shocks. On 3 July the agency released a Saturday‑to‑Monday outlook that again predicted sunshine in the north followed by morning‑afternoon thunderstorms and moderate rain across many northern and southern states, repeating cautions about loose objects, flood‑water travel and the need for airport‑specific weather reports. A fresh advisory on 17 July combined heavy rains, isolated thunderstorms and intense sunshine, with dry conditions in the north and cloudy, rainy mornings in the middle‑belt and south. The bulletin also marked the conclusion of the ten‑day Climate Risk Management training, delivered with partners such as ILRI, AGRA, the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Sasakawa Africa Association, targeting a 20‑30 % boost in agricultural productivity and resilience. The 26 July outlook covered Sunday‑to‑Tuesday, forecasting sunny skies with patchy clouds in the north on Sunday, widespread morning thunderstorms and moderate rain across northern, central and southern states, similar patterns on Monday, and partly‑cloudy northern conditions with additional showers on Tuesday. The 5 August bulletin projected thunderstorms and moderate rain for Wednesday‑Friday across most of the country, with strong winds ahead of the storms in several northern states. NiMet again advised residents to secure loose items, limit travel, and obtain airport‑specific weather updates, highlighting heightened flood risk during the peak rainy season. An outlook for 16–18 August predicted widespread cloudy conditions, thunderstorms, and moderate rainfall from Sunday through Tuesday. By late August, NiMet forecasted widespread thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and strong winds. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and rain across Nigeria The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast several days of thunderstorms, cloudy skies, and moderate to heavy rains across the northern, North-Central, and southern regions of Nigeria. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nimet-forecasts-thunderstorms-and-rain-across-nigeria-1 ### 2026-08-28: Nigeria weather: NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and heavy rain NiMet has forecast widespread thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds across Nigeria through Saturday, advising airline operators and the public to prepare for potential flooding and reduced visibility. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-weather-nimet-forecasts-thunderstorms-and-heavy-rain ### 2026-08-24: NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and rain across Nigeria NiMet forecasts thunderstorms, strong winds, and moderate rainfall across northern, north-central, and southern Nigeria, advising residents in low-lying areas to remain cautious of potential flooding. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nimet-forecasts-thunderstorms-and-rain-across-nigeria ### 2026-08-16: NiMet predicts thunderstorms and heavy rain across Nigeria The Nigerian Meteorological Agency predicts widespread thunderstorms, moderate rainfall, and strong winds across Nigeria from Sunday to Tuesday, affecting northern, central, and southern regions. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nimet-predicts-thunderstorms-and-heavy-rain-across-nigeria ### 2026-08-05: Nigeria's Meteorological Agency issues three‑day thunderstorm warning NiMet warned of thunderstorms, moderate rain and strong winds across Nigeria from Wednesday to Friday, urging residents to secure objects and airlines to get airport weather reports. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerias-meteorological-agency-issues-threeday-thunderstorm-warning ### 2026-07-26: Nigeria's NiMet warns of thunderstorms and rain nationwide through Tuesday NiMet forecasts sunny skies in northern Nigeria on Sunday, but widespread thunderstorms and moderate rain across most states Sunday‑Tuesday, with continued rain in the south and afternoon storms in the north‑c​ 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerias-nimet-warns-of-thunderstorms-and-rain-nationwide-through-tuesday ### 2026-07-17: Nigeria Meteorological Agency issues three‑day weather outlook and launches climate‑risk training for agricultural ext​t NiMet forecast mixed rain and sunshine across Nigeria for three days and completed a climate‑risk training for agricultural extension officers to boost farmer resilience. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-meteorological-agency-issues-threeday-weather-outlook-and-launches-climaterisk-training-for- ### 2026-07-03: Nigerian Meteorological Agency issues three‑day weather outlook for the country NiMet forecasts three days of sunshine, cloudiness and thunderstorms with moderate rain across Nigeria, issuing safety warnings for flooding and strong winds. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerian-meteorological-agency-issues-threeday-weather-outlook-for-the-country --- Cite as: Nigeria weather outlook and climate training. 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