NiMet predicts 3-day dust haze, sunshine across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted dust haze and sunshine from Sunday to Tuesday, nationwide.

NiMet’s Weather Outlook released on Saturday in Abuja forecasts dust haze over the northern region on Sunday throughout the forecast period.

According to NiMet, sunny skies with a hazy atmosphere are expected over the North Central region throughout the forecast period.

“Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine is anticipated over the inland states of the South and the coastal belt during the morning hours.

“In the afternoon/evening period, localized thunderstorms are expected over parts of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states,” it said.

The agency envisaged sunny skies with a hazy atmosphere on Monday over the country’s North and North Central regions throughout the forecast period.

NiMet predicted cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine over the inland states of the South and the coastal cities in the morning hours.

The agency anticipated localized thunderstorms over Imo, Abia, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States later.

“For Tuesday, sunny and hazy skies are expected over the North and North Central regions throughout the forecast period.

“Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are envisaged over the inland states of the South and the coast in the morning hours.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over
most parts of the southern region,” it said.

According to NiMet, “Dust particles are in suspension; the public should take necessary precautions. People with Asthma and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situations.”

NiMet predicts 3-day dust haze, sunshine across Nigeria