The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted dust haze and thunderstorms from Thursday to Saturday across the country.
NiMet’s weather outlook, released via X on Wednesday, envisaged slight dust haze on Thursday over parts of Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Yelwa, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi and Gombe states in the northern region.
It anticipated Borno, Yobe, Kaduna and Taraba states will experience sunny and hazy skies throughout the forecast period.
“For the central region, sunny and hazy skies are anticipated throughout the forecast period, while slight dust haze is expected over parts of Nasarawa and Plateau states,” the agency said.
“For the southern region, sunny skies with a few patches of cloud are anticipated, with prospects of morning thunderstorms and light rains over Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Bayelsa states.
“Later in the day, thunderstorms with light rains are anticipated 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 anticipated over the northern region throughout the forecast period on Friday.
It also forecast sunny and hazy skies over the North Central region during the period.
The agency envisaged sunny skies with a few patches of cloud over the southern region, with chances of afternoon or evening thunderstorms and light rains 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.
It also forecast sunny and hazy skies over the North Central region.
According to the agency, sunny skies with a few patches of cloud are anticipated over the southern region, with chances of afternoon or evening thunderstorms and light rains 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 asthmatic conditions and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather conditions.
“Driving under rain should be done with caution. Airline operators are advised to obtain airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning of their operations.
“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet or visit our website, www.nimet.gov.ng,” it said.
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