The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) Central Forecast Office (CFO) issued a weather outlook on December 31, valid till January 3, 2024. It stated that slight dust haze is expected over the North and North Central region throughout the forecast period.
It said that moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of 2 – 5km is expected over the Inland areas of the South and Coastal cities with slim prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Delta, Rivers and Bayelsa States during the afternoon and evening period.
For Tuesday January 2nd, NiMet forecast that a sunny and hazy atmosphere is expected over the North and North Central regions throughout the forecast period. Moderate Dust Haze with horizontal visibility of 2 – 5km is expected over the Inland areas of the South and Coastal cities with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta States in the afternoon and evening periods.
NiMet forecast that on Wednesday 3rd January 2024, sunny and hazy atmosphere is anticipated over the North and North Central region during the forecast period. It added that moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of 2 – 5km is expected over the Inland areas of the South while few clouds in a hazy atmosphere are expected over the Coastal belt throughout the forecast period.
The Agency further advised that dust particles are in suspension, and the public should take necessary precautions. NiMet added that people with asthma and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situations.
Also, NiMet advised Airline operators to get updated weather reports from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.
