The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness across the country from Saturday to Monday.

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday envisaged sunny skies on Sunday in a hazy atmosphere over the Northern regions throughout the forecast period.

According to NiMet, hazy skies in patches of cloud are expected over the North-Central regions throughout the forecast period.

“In the southern region, there is a hazy atmosphere with patches of clouds anticipated in the morning over inland cities with the prospects of localised showers and thunderstorms over parts of coastal cities.

“This especially over parts of Lagos, Cross River and Akwa Ibom,” it stated.

According to NiMet, localised thunderstorms are expected over parts of Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Delta, River, Lagos, Cross Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa later in the day.

The agency anticipated slight dust haze over the northern states throughout the forecast period on Sunday.

“Hazy skies in patches of cloud are expected over the North-Central regions of the country throughout the forecast period.

“In the southern region, a cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals is expected over the inland cities in the morning hours.

“There are prospects of localised thunderstorms over parts of Imo, Ebonyi, Anambra and Abia during the afternoon and evening hours,” it stated.

It envisaged localised thunderstorms and showers over parts of Lagos, Delta, Akwa Ibom and Cross River in the morning hours.

According to NiMet, localised showers and thunderstorms are expected over parts of Delta, Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa.

NiMet forecasts moderate dust haze over the northern region throughout the forecast period on Monday.

“Sunny atmosphere in patches of cloud is expected over the North-Central cities in the morning hours.

“There are prospects of localised thunderstorms over parts of Niger, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara and Kogi during the afternoon and evening hours,” it said.

The agency predicted a cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals over the Inland and coastal cities in the morning hours.

It anticipated localised thunderstorms over parts of Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Ekiti, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Lagos and Bayelsa during the afternoon and evening hours.

NiMet urged the public to take necessary precautions as dust particles are in suspense.

It advised people with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues to be cautious of the present weather conditions.

“Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, public should take adequate precaution. Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities.

“Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website, www.nimet.gov.ng,” it added.

(NAN)