Day 1 (Monday 4th): Anticipated Sunny Skies in Hazy Atmosphere Across Northern and Central Regions
The forecast for Monday, December 4th, predicts sunny skies enveloped in a hazy atmosphere over the Northern region throughout the day. The states of Niger, Nasarawa, Plateau, and the Federal Capital Territory are expected to experience sunny conditions, with occasional cloud patches over Kwara, Kogi, and Benue. Inland states are projected to have sunny skies with few cloud patches, while coastal cities may witness a cloudy atmosphere during the morning hours. Thunderstorms are anticipated later in the day over Edo, Ondo, Abia, Imo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Delta states.
Day 2 (Tuesday 5th): Persistence of Sunny Skies in Hazy Atmosphere, Thunderstorms in Afternoon/Evening
Tuesday, December 5th, is expected to see a continuation of sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere over the North and North Central regions. Inland states should experience sunny conditions with a few cloud patches, while coastal areas may have a cloudy morning with intermittent sunshine. Afternoon and evening hours may bring thunderstorms to parts of Edo, Imo, Abia, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states.
Day 3 (Wednesday 6th): Dust Haze in the North, Sunny Skies in Hazy Atmosphere Across Regions, Potential Thunderstorms
Wednesday, December 6th, forecasts dust haze in the Northern region and sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere over the North Central region. Inland states are expected to experience sunny conditions with hazy atmosphere, while coastal areas might witness cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine during the morning. Thunderstorms are anticipated later in the day over parts of Edo, Abia, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Delta states.
Potential Impact/Advisory:
Dust particles are in suspension; the public is urged to take necessary precautions.
Individuals with asthma and respiratory issues should exercise caution in the prevailing weather conditions.
Moderate to heavy rainfall may result in flash floods. The public is advised to exercise caution, avoid driving, and refrain from walking through floodwaters.
Strong winds are likely to precede and accompany thunderstorms; the public is advised to take necessary safety precautions.
Disaster risk managers, agencies, and individuals are encouraged to be proactive to avert potential loss of lives and property during the rainy season.
Airline operators are advised to obtain updated weather reports from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.
Source: NiMet
