NiMet predicts 3-day sunshine, haziness

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted sunshine and haziness from Sunday to Tuesday nationwide.

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, predicted a sunny and hazy atmosphere over the northern and North Central states during the forecast period.

NiMet said a moderate dust haze with a visibility range of 2km to 5km is expected over the inland states throughout the forecast period.

The agency predicted early morning mist or fog over the coastal states and patches of clouds in a hazy atmosphere over the coastal states during the afternoon and evening hours.

“For Monday, sunny and hazy atmosphere is expected over the Northern, North Central and the Inland states during the forecast period. Early morning Mist/Fog is expected over the Coastal states.

“Patches of clouds in a hazy atmosphere are anticipated over the coastal states during the afternoon and evening hours,” it said.

NiMet envisaged a slight dust haze over the northern states throughout the forecast period on Tuesday.

According to the agency, a sunny and hazy atmosphere is expected over the North Central and Inland states during the forecast period.

It forecasts patches of clouds in a hazy atmosphere over the coastal states throughout the forecast period

“Dust particles are in suspension, the public should take necessary precautions. People with Asthma and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situation.

“Airline operators are advised to get updated with weather reports from NiMet for effective planning
in their operations.