The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has projected a mix of sunshine and cloudiness across Nigeria, with isolated thunderstorms and light rainfall expected in parts of the southern states.
In its latest weather outlook released in Abuja, NiMet said the northern region will experience predominantly sunny and cloudy skies throughout the forecast period. Similar conditions are expected to prevail across much of the country, with weather variations occurring later in the day, especially in the South.
According to the agency, southern Nigeria will witness sunny skies with patches of clouds, alongside chances of isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light rain in some areas.
“For tomorrow, 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,” NiMet said.
The agency added that “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.”
NiMet further noted that later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Imo, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Bayelsa states.
Looking ahead to Wednesday, the agency predicted sunny and hazy conditions over the northern region during the morning, with dust haze expected in the afternoon and evening periods. The central region is also forecast to experience sunny and hazy skies throughout the day.
In the southern region, NiMet projected cloudy skies with sunny intervals in the morning, as well as isolated thunderstorms with light rain over parts of Anambra, Imo, Abia, Edo, Bayelsa, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Rivers states.
Issuing a public advisory, the agency warned that “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,” the agency said, adding that motorists should drive cautiously during rainfall.
NiMet also urged airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports for effective flight planning and advised residents nationwide to stay updated through regular weather alerts from the agency.
