NiMet forecasts dust haze, thunderstorms across Nigeria from Tuesday to Thursday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a mix of weather conditions across the country from Tuesday through Thursday, including light dust haze and thunderstorms.

In its latest weather outlook released on Monday in Abuja, NiMet predicted that light dust haze will prevail in parts of northern Nigeria, specifically in Katsina and Kano States, throughout Tuesday.

In contrast, southern parts of the country, particularly Taraba and Adamawa States, should expect thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours, according to the agency.

“Sunny skies with patches of cloud are anticipated over the North Central region, with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Nasarawa during the morning period.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kogi, Kwara, Benue, and the Federal Capital Territory.

“Over the southern region, cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are expected with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa States during the morning hours,” it said.

According to the agency, the thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Oyo, Osun, Edo, Abia, Imo, Bayelsa, Lagos, Delta, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom States later in the day.

NiMet predicted cloudy skies on Wednesday with spells of sunshine over the northern states throughout the forecast period.

It anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Taraba and Adamawa States during the afternoon or evening hours.

“In the North Central region, thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Benue, Kogi, Niger and Nasarawa States during the afternoon/evening hours.

“In the South, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Bayelsa, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Rivers States during the morning hours.

“In the afternoon/evening periods, thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of Ogun, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Oyo, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, Abia, Lagos, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers and Delta States,” it said.

It advised the public to take necessary precautions as dust particles are in suspension, and people with respiratory issues ought to be cautious of the present weather conditions.

The agency added, “Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur; the public should take adequate precautions.

“Ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collision. Driving under heavy rain should be avoided. Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets.

“Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees. Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website, www.nimet.gov.ng.