The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a three-day weather forecast indicating a mix of sunshine, haziness, cloudy conditions and isolated thunderstorms across different regions of the country from Monday to Wednesday.
The agency shared the outlook on its official X handle on Sunday, noting that the northern region will experience predominantly sunny and hazy conditions throughout the period.
“Sunny skies are expected over the entire northern region during Monday’s forecast period,” NiMet said, adding that the central region will see sunshine with patches of clouds.
For the southern states, the agency projected a cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine, alongside “slim chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Cross River during the afternoon to evening hours.”
NiMet said dust haze is likely to persist over Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Borno and Yobe on Tuesday, with sunny skies and occasional cloudiness expected in the central region.
Cloudy skies are also expected in the south, with isolated thunderstorms anticipated over parts of Delta, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River later in the day.
The agency predicted continuous dust haze across the northern region on Wednesday, with a sunny and slightly hazy atmosphere expected in the central states.
“For the southern region, a cloudy morning is anticipated, followed by isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Lagos, Ondo, Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ekiti, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Rivers,” the forecast added.
NiMet cautioned residents—particularly those with respiratory conditions—to take necessary precautions due to suspended dust particles in the north.
“People with asthma and other respiratory conditions should be mindful of the prevailing weather,” the agency warned.
It also urged motorists to exercise caution during rainfall and advised airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports for safe flight planning.
“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet,” the agency added.
