The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast warning of 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 states in the North-West on Monday, including Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Sokoto.
NiMet predicts sunny weather across the North-East throughout the three-day period. In the North-Central region, the agency forecasts sunny skies with patches of clouds and possible thunderstorms accompanied by light rain over parts of Kogi, Kwara, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory, and Nasarawa. Meanwhile, the South is expected to experience cloudy skies with sunshine intervals and possible morning thunderstorms accompanied by light rain over coastal states.
On Tuesday, NiMet anticipates sunny and hazy conditions across the North, with isolated thunderstorms and light rain possible over southern Taraba. The North-Central region is expected to experience sunny and hazy skies with patches of clouds, with morning thunderstorms possible over Benue. Most parts of the region could experience thunderstorms and light rain later in the day.
Across the South, cloudy skies with sunshine intervals are expected, alongside possible morning thunderstorms and light rain. NiMet identified parts of Anambra, Ebonyi, Abia, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Bayelsa as areas likely to experience morning rainfall. The agency further forecast thunderstorms accompanied by light rain across most parts of the South later on Wednesday.
For Wednesday, NiMet predicts sunny and hazy conditions across the North throughout the day. The North-Central region is expected to experience sunny skies with patches of clouds, with isolated afternoon thunderstorms and light rain possible over parts of Kwara. Meanwhile, the South will experience cloudy skies with sunshine intervals in the morning, followed by thunderstorms and moderate rainfall later in the day.
NiMet has advised residents to take precautions against suspended dust particles, particularly those with asthma and other respiratory conditions. The agency warned that strong winds could precede thunderstorms, urging residents to secure loose objects that could be blown away.
The agency also advised the public to disconnect electrical appliances from power sockets and avoid standing under tall trees during storms. NiMet urged airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports and flight documentation to support effective operational planning and advised residents to stay informed by regularly checking weather updates on its website.
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
- NiMet urges airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports for effective operational planning
