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NiMet forecasts dust haze over parts of seven northern states on Monday, with thunderstorms and rainfall expected across several parts of the country through Wednesday.
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Parts of the North-Central region are expected to experience thunderstorms and light rain, while southern states face possible morning and afternoon storms.
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Agency warns people with asthma and other respiratory conditions to take precautions against suspended dust particles and urges residents to secure loose objects ahead of strong winds.
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Airlines are advised to obtain airport-specific weather reports, while residents are urged to disconnect electrical appliances during thunderstorms and avoid standing under tall trees.
October 26, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast dust haze, thunderstorms and rainfall across parts of Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday, warning residents to take precautions against potential weather-related hazards.
In its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, the agency predicted slight dust haze over Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi and Sokoto states on Monday.
NiMet said sunny conditions were expected across the North-East throughout the forecast period, while the North-Central region would experience 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.
Across the South, the agency forecast cloudy skies with sunshine intervals, alongside possible morning thunderstorms and light rain over coastal states.
Scattered thunderstorms accompanied by light rain were also expected later on Monday over parts of Abia, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Oyo, Osun, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.
For Tuesday, NiMet predicted sunny and hazy conditions across the northern region, with isolated thunderstorms and light rain possible over southern Taraba throughout the day.
The agency forecast sunny and hazy skies with patches of clouds across the North-Central region, with possible morning thunderstorms over Benue. Thunderstorms accompanied by light rain were expected across most parts of the region during the afternoon or evening.
In the South, cloudy skies with sunshine intervals were expected in the morning, with possible thunderstorms accompanied by light rain over parts of Anambra, Ebonyi, Abia, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Bayelsa states.
NiMet said thunderstorms accompanied by light rain were expected across most parts of the southern region later on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, the agency forecast sunny and hazy conditions across the northern region throughout the day.
The North-Central region was expected to experience sunny skies with patches of clouds, while isolated thunderstorms and light rain were possible over parts of Kwara during the afternoon.
Across the South, NiMet predicted cloudy skies with sunshine intervals in the morning, followed by thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall later in the day.
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The agency advised residents to take precautions against suspended dust particles, particularly people living with asthma and other respiratory conditions.
“People with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather conditions,” NiMet said.
It also warned that strong winds could precede thunderstorms, urging residents to secure loose objects that could be blown away.
The agency advised the public to disconnect electrical appliances from sockets during thunderstorms and avoid standing under tall trees to prevent injuries from falling branches.
NiMet further urged airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports and flight documentation from the agency to support effective operational planning.
Residents were advised to monitor regular weather updates on NiMet’s website and follow relevant safety precautions throughout the forecast period.
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