Day 1 (Sunday 19th):
Sunny skies are expected over the Northern region, while Katsina, Kaduna, Yobe, Jigawa, and Kano states may experience Moderate Dust Haze with horizontal visibility of 2 – 5km throughout the forecast period. The Federal Capital Territory, Niger, and Kwara state are expected to encounter Moderate Dust Haze with horizontal visibility of 2 – 5km, and the rest of the North Central region should have sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere. In the South, inland states will experience sunny skies with a hazy atmosphere, while coastal regions may observe cloud patches in the morning. Thunderstorms are anticipated later in the day over parts of Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Abia, Anambra, Imo, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Lagos, and Rivers states.
Day 2 (Monday 20th):
Moderate Dust Haze with horizontal visibility of 2 – 5km is expected over the Northern region. The North Central region is anticipated to have sunny skies with a hazy atmosphere. In the South, inland states will experience sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere, with cloud patches in the coastal belt. Localized thunderstorms are expected in the morning over parts of Ondo, Delta, Edo, and Bayelsa states. Thunderstorms are also anticipated in the afternoon/evening hours over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Imo, Ebonyi, Abia, Delta, Cross River, Rivers, and Bayelsa states.
Day 3 (Tuesday 21st):
Moderate Dust Haze with horizontal visibility of 2 – 5km is expected over the Northern and North Central parts of the country. Sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere are expected over the inland cities of the South, while coastal areas will experience sunny skies with cloud patches in the morning. Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Ogun, Bayelsa, Delta, Lagos, Cross River, and Rivers states.
Potential Impact/Advisory:
Dust particles are in suspension; the public should take necessary precautions.
People with Asthma and other respiratory issues should exercise caution.
Night-time cold temperatures should be expected.
Moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash floods. The public is advised to take necessary precautions, avoid driving and walking through floodwaters.
Strong winds are likely to precede and accompany thunderstorms; citizens are advised to take necessary safety precautions.
Disaster Risk Managers, Agencies, and individuals should be proactive to avert the loss of lives and property.
Airline operators are advised to obtain updated weather reports from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.
