Nigeria Faces Three-Day Thunderstorms and Haziness, NiMet Reports

NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and dust haze across Nigeria from Sunday to Tuesday. Moderate dust is expected in several northern states, while isolated thunderstorms will affect parts of Adamawa, Taraba, and more. Residents are urged to take precautions against high winds and stay informed through NiMet’s updates.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast anticipating thunderstorms and haziness across various regions of Nigeria from Sunday to Tuesday. In a statement released on Saturday, the agency noted that moderate dust haze would affect states such as Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Borno, Kano, Yobe, and Jigawa.

Additionally, isolated thunderstorms are forecasted for segments of Adamawa and Taraba states during this period. In the North Central zone, NiMet predicts partly cloudy skies in the mornings, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa, and Benue states.

The southern regions are likely to see morning thunderstorms prevalent in areas like Lagos, Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom, with a chance of later storms developing as the day progresses. According to NiMet, Monday’s forecast expects sunny weather in the northern region, although morning storms may persist in Taraba and Adamawa states, with additional storms looming later for Kaduna, Bauchi, and Gombe states.

On Tuesday, the weather outlook indicates that the North will welcome sunny, partly cloudy skies with morning thunderstorms expected in segments of Adamawa and Taraba states. Thunderstorms may develop later over parts of Kaduna, Adamawa, and Taraba. For the North Central region, partly cloudy skies in the morning are likely to turn into thunderstorms in the afternoon, affecting the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Kwara, Benue, and Niger states.

Residents in the South are advised to prepare for morning thunderstorms in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Bayelsa, with additional rainfall expected throughout the day in several southern states. NiMet has urged the public to take necessary precautions due to strong winds potentially preceding the thunderstorm activity. Moreover, northern residents should be aware that dust may be present in the air.

The agency also advised airline operators to consult specific airport weather reports from NiMet for more precise flight planning. Those wishing to stay updated on these weather conditions can find more information on NiMet’s official website at www.nimet.gov.ng.

In summary, NiMet’s recent forecast points to a mix of thunderstorms and haziness across Nigeria from Sunday to Tuesday. With regions likely to experience varying weather conditions, residents are cautioned to remain vigilant and informed. Taking necessary precautions to deal with strong winds and dust may prove beneficial in ensuring safety amidst the predicted storms.

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