The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued its weather forecast from Saturday to Monday, indicating sunny and hazy conditions prevailing across the country during this period.

NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Friday in Abuja, projects a sunny and hazy atmosphere over the northern region throughout the forecast period. 

Moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km is expected over the North Central region and the inland areas of the South.

Along the coastal belt, early morning mist and fog patches are anticipated, with partly cloudy skies prevailing in a hazy atmosphere for the entire forecast period. Isolated thunderstorms are forecasted over parts of Rivers and Bayelsa states during the afternoon and evening hours on Saturday.

“For Sunday, sunny skies and hazy atmosphere is anticipated over the northern region all through the forecast period.

“The North Central should experience slight dust haze throughout the forecast period.

“Hazy atmosphere with few patches of cloud should prevail over the Inland States with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Imo, Abia, and Edo State during the afternoon and evening hours.

“Early morning mist and fog patches are anticipated over the coastal belt, while hazy atmosphere with few patches of clouds should prevail over the area during the rest of the forecast period,” it said.

For Monday, NiMet predicts a continuation of sunny and hazy conditions in the northern region, while the North Central region is expected to experience a hazy atmosphere throughout the forecast period. 

Inland areas of the south and coastal regions may see patches of cloud in a hazy atmosphere, with early morning mist and fog patches along the coast. 

Isolated thunderstorms are possible over parts of Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta states during the afternoon and evening.

NiMet advises precautionary measures due to the prevailing weather conditions, including wearing face masks to protect against suspended dust particles, especially for those with respiratory issues. 

“Dust particles are in suspension; use a face mask where possible.

“People with respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situation.

“Children and the elderly should wear warm clothing at night. Special attention should be paid to your skin, eyes, and lips.

“Moisturise your skin and lips as much as possible.

“Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,” it said