By Attah Ede
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast cloudy conditions and thunderstorms across many parts of Nigeria on Monday, August 24, 2026.
NiMet further predicted that in the northern states, there would be patches of clouds throughout the morning, while thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall are expected in the afternoon and evening.
For the North-Central states, cloudy conditions are anticipated in the morning.
Isolated thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are expected over most parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi, Niger and Plateau states in the afternoon and evening.
In the southern states, cloudy skies are expected in the morning, with chances of light rainfall over parts of Ebonyi, Enugu, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.
Intermittent moderate rainfall is expected over most parts of the region in the afternoon and evening.
NiMet advised residents to remain cautious, noting that “strong winds may precede thunderstorms.”
