The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast dust haze, sunshine and thunderstorms across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday, warning residents of potential weather hazards.
In its weather outlook released in Abuja on Sunday, the agency forecast slight dust haze on Monday in Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi and Sokoto states.
Sunny conditions were expected across the North-East throughout the forecast period, NiMet said.
In the North-Central region, the agency forecast sunny skies with patches of cloud and possible thunderstorms accompanied by light rain in parts of Kogi, Kwara, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory and Nasarawa.
Across the South, cloudy skies with sunny intervals were expected, along with possible morning thunderstorms and light rain over coastal states.
Scattered thunderstorms accompanied by light rain could occur later in parts of Abia, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Oyo, Osun, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom, the agency said.
For Tuesday, NiMet forecast sunny and hazy conditions across the North, with isolated thunderstorms and light rain possible over southern Taraba throughout the day.
It forecast sunny, hazy skies with patches of cloud across the North-Central region, with possible morning thunderstorms over Benue. Thunderstorms accompanied by light rain were expected across most of the region in the afternoon or evening.
Across the South, NiMet predicted cloudy skies with sunny intervals and possible morning thunderstorms accompanied by light rain in parts of Anambra, Ebonyi, Abia, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Bayelsa. Thunderstorms with light rain were expected across most of the region later in the day.
For Wednesday, the agency forecast sunny and hazy conditions across the North throughout the day.
It predicted sunny skies with patches of cloud in the North-Central region, with isolated thunderstorms and light rain possible in parts of Kwara during the afternoon.
NiMet said cloudy skies with sunny intervals were expected across the South in the morning, followed by thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rain later in the day.
The agency advised residents to take precautions against suspended dust particles, particularly people with asthma and other respiratory conditions.
“People with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather condition,” it said.
NiMet warned that strong winds could precede thunderstorms and urged residents to secure loose objects to prevent them from being blown away.
It also advised the public to unplug electrical appliances and avoid standing under tall trees during storms to prevent injuries from falling branches.
The agency advised airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports and flight documentation from NiMet to support operational planning.
It urged residents to stay informed by checking regular weather updates on its website.
