The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued a weather alert for Monday to Wednesday.
NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday predicted sunny and cloudy skies over the northern region throughout the forecast period.
According to the NiMet, sunny and cloudy skies are anticipated over the region throughout the forecast period.
It predicted sunny skies over the southern region, with patches of clouds, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms with light rain over parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River later in the day.
For Tuesday, 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.
Chances of thunderstorms with light rains are expected over parts of Ogun, Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Cross Rivers during the morning hours.
Later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Imo, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Bayelsa, it said.
According to NiMet, sunny and hazy skies are expected over the northern region on Wednesday during the morning hours, with dust haze over the region during the afternoon and evening periods.
The agency envisaged sunny and hazy skies over the central region during the forecast period.
NiMet predicted cloudy skies over the southern region, with sunny intervals in the morning, and chances of isolated thunderstorms and light rain over parts of Anambra, Imo, Abia, Edo, Bayelsa, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers.
“Dust particles are in suspension over the North-Central region. The public should take necessary precautions,” stated the weather agency.
NiMet advised people with asthma and other respiratory conditions to take heed of the current weather conditions.
”Driving in the rain should be done with caution. Airline operators are advised to obtain airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective operational planning.
”Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website http://www.nimet.gov.ng,” it said.
(NAN)
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