NiMet Predicts Three-Day Dust Haze and Thunderstorms Nationwide

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast predicting dust haze and thunderstorms across various parts of Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday. According to the agency's weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, slight dust haze is expected over seven north-western states on Monday, including Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Sokoto.

NiMet forecasts sunny conditions across the North-East throughout the three-day period. The agency also predicts sunny skies, patches of clouds, and possible thunderstorms accompanied by light rain over parts of the North-Central region, including Kogi, Kwara, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory, and Nasarawa states.

Across the South, NiMet expects cloudy skies with sunshine intervals and possible morning thunderstorms accompanied by light rain over coastal states. The agency also anticipates scattered thunderstorms and light rain later over parts of Abia, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Ogun, Ondo, and Lagos state, as well as other states including Oyo, Osun, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.

For Tuesday, NiMet anticipates sunny and hazy conditions across the North, with isolated thunderstorms and light rain possible over southern Taraba. The agency forecasts sunny and hazy skies with patches of clouds across the North-Central region, with morning thunderstorms possible over Benue, while most parts of the region may experience thunderstorms and light rain later.

Across the South, cloudy skies with sunshine intervals are expected, alongside possible morning thunderstorms and light rain. NiMet identifies parts of Anambra, Ebonyi, Abia, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Bayelsa states as areas likely to experience morning rainfall.

The agency further forecasts thunderstorms accompanied by light rain across most parts of the southern region later on Wednesday. NiMet predicts sunny and hazy conditions across the North throughout the day, with sunny skies and patches of clouds expected across the North-Central region, and isolated afternoon thunderstorms and light rain possible over parts of Kwara State.

NiMet advises residents to take precautions against suspended dust particles, particularly those with asthma and other respiratory conditions. The agency also warns of strong winds preceding thunderstorms, urging residents to secure loose objects and disconnect electrical appliances from sockets, while avoiding standing under tall trees during storms to prevent injuries from falling branches and other storm-related hazards.

Key points

• NiMet forecasts dust haze and thunderstorms across parts of Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday
• The agency advises residents to take precautions against suspended dust particles and strong winds preceding thunderstorms
• NiMet urges airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports and flight documentation for effective operational planning