The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a mix of sunshine and cloudiness across the country from Monday to Wednesday.
In its weather outlook released on Sunday, February 8, in Abuja, NiMet said northern states would experience largely sunny and cloudy conditions throughout the period.
According to the agency, sunny and cloudy skies are expected to dominate the northern region during the forecast window.
NiMet added that sunny and hazy conditions would persist over the northern and central regions on Tuesday, while dust haze is anticipated in parts of the North on Wednesday, especially in the afternoon and evening.
The agency predicted sunny skies over the southern region with patches of clouds and chances of isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light rain in parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River later in the day.
“For Tuesday, sunny and hazy skies are expected over the northern and central regions during the forecast period, while sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the southern region.
“Chances of thunderstorms with light rain are expected over parts of Ogun, Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states during the morning hours.
“Later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Imo, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Bayelsa states,” the agency said.
NiMet projected sunny and hazy skies over the northern region on Wednesday morning, with dust haze expected later in the day.
The central region is expected to experience similar sunny and hazy conditions throughout the day.
In the southern region, cloudy skies with sunny intervals are expected in the morning, alongside chances of isolated thunderstorms with light rain over parts of Anambra, Imo, Abia, Edo, Bayelsa, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Rivers states.
The agency warned that dust particles are currently suspended over parts of the North-Central region and advised residents to take necessary precautions.
“Dust particles are in suspension over the North-Central region; the public should take necessary precautions.
“NiMet advises people with asthmatic conditions and other respiratory issues to take heed of the prevailing weather conditions.
“Driving under rain should be done with caution. Airline operators are advised to obtain airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning of their operations.
“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet,” the agency said.