The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast haziness and cloudiness from Wednesday to Friday across the country.
NiMet's weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja envisaged slight dust haze on Wednesday over the northern and North-Central regions of the country throughout the forecast period.
The agency said in the southern region, hazy atmosphere with patches of clouds is anticipated with the chances of early morning mist/fog over parts of the coastal cities.
Later in the day, NiMet stated that localised thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Ogun, Lagos, Ondo and Delta States.
It added that slight dust haze is anticipated over the northern and the North-Central region throughout the forecast period on Thursday.
According to NiMet, a hazy atmosphere with patches of clouds is expected, with chances of early morning fog/mist over the coastal cities in the southern region.
It predicted a hazy atmosphere with patches of clouds during the afternoon and evening hours.
NiMet expected slight dust haze on Friday over the northern and North-Central regions except Kano, Katsina, Yobe, Zamfara, Kebbi and Sokoto States, where moderate dust haze is anticipated throughout the forecast period.
The agency envisaged a hazy atmosphere with patches of clouds throughout the forecast period in the southern region.
It further reiterated that particles are in suspension, adding that the public should take necessary precautions.
It advised people with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues to be cautious of the present weather conditions.
NiMet warned that strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, urging the public to take adequate precaution.
NiMet urged airline operators to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning.
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