The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and thunderstorms from Thursday to Saturday across the country.
NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Wednesday in Abuja, forecasted slight dust haze on Thursday over parts of Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Yelwa, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, and Gombe States in the northern region.
It also anticipated Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, and Taraba States to experience sunny and hazy skies throughout the forecast period.
“For the central region, sunny and hazy skies are expected throughout the forecast period, while slight dust haze is anticipated over parts of Nasarawa and Plateau States,” the agency said.
“For the southern region, sunny skies with a few patches of clouds are expected, with prospects of morning thunderstorms accompanied by light rain over Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Bayelsa States.
“Later in the day, thunderstorms with light rain are expected over parts of Bayelsa, Lagos, Cross River, Ogun, Ondo, Abia, Imo, Rivers, Delta, and Akwa Ibom States,” it added.
According to NiMet, sunny and hazy skies are expected over the northern region throughout the forecast period on Friday, while the North Central region will also experience sunny and hazy conditions.
The agency forecasted sunny skies with a few patches of clouds over the southern region, with chances of afternoon or evening thunderstorms accompanied by light rain over parts of Bayelsa, Cross River, Imo, Abia, Rivers, Delta, and Akwa Ibom States.
NiMet predicted sunny and hazy skies over the northern region throughout the forecast period on Saturday and similar conditions over the North Central region.
For the southern region, sunny skies with a few patches of clouds are anticipated, with chances of afternoon or evening thunderstorms accompanied by light rain over parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Lagos, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.
“Dust particles are in suspension; the public should take necessary precautions. People with asthma or other respiratory conditions should be cautious of the current weather conditions.
“Drivers should exercise caution in the rain. Airline operators are advised to obtain airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning.
“Residents are encouraged to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet or visit our website at www.nimet.gov.ng,” the agency said.
