The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted dust haze and sunshine from Saturday to Monday across the nation.
NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday envisaged a slight dust haze on Saturday over the northern region.
It said a slight dust haze is anticipated over the North-Central region throughout the forecast period.
According to NiMet, in the southern region, sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated, with prospects of morning mists over parts of Lagos and Ogun states.
The agency stated that Isolated thunderstorms with light rains are expected over parts of Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states during the afternoon and evening hours.
It added that a slight dust haze is anticipated over the northern region on Sunday.
NiMet envisaged a slight dust haze over the region throughout the forecast period in the North-Central region.
It expected thunderstorms in the southern region with light rains over parts of Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom in the afternoon and evening hours.
According to the agency, moderate dust haze is expected on Monday in the northern region.
It predicted horizontal visibility of one kilometre to three kilometres with localised visibility of less than or equal to 1,000m over the northern region throughout the forecast period.
The agency forecast a slight dust haze over the North-Central region throughout the forecast period.
NiMet anticipated sunny skies in the southern region with patches of clouds throughout the forecast period.
It urged people with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues to be cautious of the present weather condition.
The agency advised members of the public to adhere to safety advisories by relevant authorities.
NiMet also advised airline operators to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning.
