The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather warning for the period from Tuesday to Thursday, forecasting haze and thunderstorms across the country.
In the northern region, dust haze is expected over parts of Katsina and Kano on Tuesday, while thunderstorms will affect areas like Taraba and Adamawa during the afternoon and evening. The North-Central region will experience sunny skies with some clouds, but thunderstorms are likely later in parts of Nasarawa, Kogi, Kwara, Benue, and Abuja.
In the southern region, NiMet predicts cloudy skies with periods of sunshine, as well as morning thunderstorms in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, and Bayelsa. Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected in parts of Lagos, Delta, Edo, Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo, and other southern states.
On Wednesday, sunny skies will prevail in the northern region, with thunderstorms anticipated in Taraba and Adamawa later in the day. The North-Central region will see thunderstorms in parts of Plateau, Kogi, and Benue, while in the south, thunderstorms are forecast over Bayelsa, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom in the morning and other southern states like Ogun and Imo in the afternoon.
For Thursday, sunny skies are expected in the northern and North-Central regions, while thunderstorms will occur later in parts of Abuja, Plateau, Kwara, and other northern states. In the south, morning thunderstorms are likely in Delta and Bayelsa, with more storms in other southern states later in the day.
The public is advised to take necessary precautions as dust particles may affect people with respiratory problems. Strong winds may precede thunderstorms, so securing loose objects and avoiding travel during heavy rain is recommended.
