NiMet Forecasts Dust Haze, Thunderstorms Across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a mix of dust haze, sunny skies, and isolated thunderstorms across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday.

According to NiMet’s outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, parts of Kebbi and Kano States in the northern region will experience moderate dust haze on Monday, with horizontal visibility between 2km and 5km. The rest of the northern states are expected to have sunny and hazy conditions throughout the day.

“For the central region, moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of 2km to 5km is anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory and Niger states, while the rest of the states in the region should be under sunny and hazy skies throughout the forecast period,” the agency said.

In the southern region, sunny skies with scattered clouds are expected, alongside afternoon and evening thunderstorms with light rains over Bayelsa, Lagos, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.

On Tuesday, slight dust haze is forecast for parts of Kano and Kebbi, while the remaining northern states remain sunny and hazy. The central region will have sunny and hazy skies, with a chance of isolated thundery activity in Plateau State. Southern states are expected to experience sunny conditions with occasional thunderstorms over Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Lagos, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.

By Wednesday, sunny and hazy skies will prevail over the north and central regions, while the south will have sunny skies with scattered clouds and possible afternoon or evening thunderstorms across Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Lagos, Delta, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.

NiMet warned that suspended dust particles and rainfall could affect visibility and health. “People with asthmatic conditions and other respiratory issues should be cautious under the prevailing weather conditions,” the agency advised.

Motorists are advised to drive with caution, and residents are encouraged to stay updated through NiMet’s website: www.nimet.gov.ng, http://www.nimet.gov.ng.