NiMet Forecasts Three Days Of Sunshine And Haziness Across Nigeria.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted a mix of sunshine and hazy conditions across the country from Friday to Sunday. In its weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja, NiMet provided details of expected conditions across different regions.
For Friday, the northern region is expected to experience sunny skies with hazy conditions, while Taraba State may witness thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening. The North Central region will have sunny skies with patches of clouds, with isolated thunderstorms anticipated over parts of Kogi and Benue states.
In the southern region, cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are expected, with morning thunderstorms likely over Cross River, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom states. As the day progresses, thunderstorms may also develop over Imo, Abia, Enugu, Anambra, Edo, Ondo, Oyo, Ogun, Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Delta, and Lagos states.
On Saturday, moderate dust haze is forecasted for parts of Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Adamawa, and Bauchi states, while the rest of the northern region will continue to experience sunny and hazy conditions. The North Central region is expected to have sunny skies with patches of clouds, while the southern region will see cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine and the possibility of afternoon or evening thunderstorms in Ogun, Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Delta, and Lagos states.
By Sunday, moderate dust haze will persist in the northern region, while the North Central and southern regions will continue to experience their respective weather patterns.
NiMet has also warned of high temperatures across most parts of the country, increasing the risk of heat stress. The agency has advised people to stay in well-ventilated spaces, drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
Additionally, individuals with respiratory conditions, especially in the northern region, are urged to take necessary precautions. Airline operators have also been advised to obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet to ensure effective flight planning.
