NiMet predicts 3-day dust haze, sunshine

Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged dust haze on Monday in the northern region with good visibility over the region throughout the forecast period.

“In the North Central region, dust haze with good visibility is anticipated over the region throughout the forecast period.

“In the southern region, dust haze with good visibility is anticipated over the inland states of the South, while sunny skies with a hazy atmosphere anticipated along coastal areas during the morning hours.

“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Bayelsa, Cross River, Rivers and Akwa Ibom,” it said.

The agency predicted sunny skies on Thursday with a hazy atmosphere over the region throughout the forecast period.

According to NiMet, in the North Central region, dust haze with good visibility is anticipated over the region throughout the forecast period.

“In the southern region, sunny skies with a hazy atmosphere anticipated over the inland States of the South.

“Sunny skies with few patches of clouds are anticipated along coastal areas with prospects of thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Edo, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Delta, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom in the afternoon/evening,” it said.

It envisaged sunny skies in the northern region on Wednesday with hazy atmosphere over the region throughout the forecast period.

The agency forecast dust haze in North Central region with good visibility over the region throughout the forecast period.

According to NiMet, in the southern region, sunny skies with hazy atmosphere are anticipated over the inland states of the South.

It anticipated sunny skies with a few patches of clouds along coastal areas with chances of thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Ondo, Bayelsa and Delta States.

“Dust particles are in suspension, the public should take necessary precaution. People with asthmatic health condition and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather condition.

“Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, public should take adequate precaution.

“Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities. Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,” it said.

According to it, residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet.

The agency urged the public to visit its website www.nimet.gov.ng for further information.