January 05, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has predicted sunny and hazy atmospheric conditions from Friday to Sunday, across the country.
NiMet’s weather outlook released on Thursday, in Abuja predicted a slight dust haze on Friday, over the northern region during the forecast period.
According to the agency, a sunny and hazy atmosphere is anticipated over the north-central region throughout the forecast period. It envisaged sunny skies with patches of clouds in a hazy atmosphere over the inland cities of the south.
The agency anticipated coastal cities in the south with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Ogun, Edo, Ondo, Lagos, Delta, Rivers, and Bayelsa states during the afternoon and evening periods.
“For Saturday, a slight dust haze is expected over the north and the North Central region during the forecast period. Few patches of clouds in a hazy atmosphere are expected over the inland cities of the South and coastal belt, with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Ogun and Lagos State in the morning hours.
“There are prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Ondo State, Ogun, Lagos State, Rivers, Edo, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and Delta in the afternoon and evening periods”, it said.
NiMet also predicted a sunny and hazy atmosphere on Sunday, over the northern region during the period. It anticipated a slight dust haze over the North Central region during the forecast period.
According to it, a few patches of clouds in a hazy atmosphere are expected over the inland areas and the coastal cities of the South. It predicted isolated thunderstorms over parts of Edo, Lagos State, Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta in the afternoon and evening periods.
“Dust particles are in suspension and the public should take the necessary precautions. People with asthma and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situation.
“Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports from NiMet for effective planning in their operations”, it said.
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