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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast dust haze, sunny conditions and thunderstorms across different parts of Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday, warning residents to prepare for possible weather hazards.
In its weather outlook released in Abuja, the agency predicted slight dust haze across Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi and Sokoto states on Monday.
NiMet said sunny conditions would prevail across the North-east throughout the three-day forecast period.
NiMet Forecasts Weather Conditions For Monday
For the North-central region, the agency predicted 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 southern Nigeria, cloudy skies with sunshine intervals were expected, alongside possible morning thunderstorms and light rain over coastal states.
NiMet said scattered thunderstorms accompanied by light rain could occur later in parts of Abia, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Oyo, Osun, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom.
Tuesday Forecast: Thunderstorms Expected In Southern States
For Tuesday, NiMet predicted sunny and hazy conditions across northern Nigeria, with isolated thunderstorms and light rain possible over southern Taraba.
The agency forecast sunny and hazy skies with patches of clouds across the North-central region, with possible morning thunderstorms over Benue.
It added that thunderstorms accompanied by light rain could affect most parts of the region during the afternoon or evening.
Across the South, cloudy skies with sunshine intervals were expected, alongside possible morning thunderstorms and light rain over parts of Anambra, Ebonyi, Abia, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Bayelsa.
NiMet said thunderstorms accompanied by light rain were expected across most parts of southern Nigeria later on Tuesday.
Wednesday Forecast: Rain Expected Across Southern Nigeria
For 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, with isolated thunderstorms and light rain possible over parts of Kwara during the afternoon.
NiMet predicted cloudy skies with sunshine intervals across southern Nigeria in the morning, followed by thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall later in the day.
NiMet Advises Nigerians To Take Precautions
The agency urged 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 condition,” NiMet said.
It also warned that strong winds could precede thunderstorms, advising residents to secure loose objects that could be blown away.
Residents are encouraged to follow official weather updates and take appropriate precautions during thunderstorms and dusty conditions.
