The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast haziness and sunshine nationwide from Sunday to Tuesday.
NiMets weather outlook, released on Saturday, predicts moderate dust haze in the northern region on Sunday, with horizontal visibility ranging from 2km to 5km.
The agency anticipates localised visibility of 1,000m or less during the forecast period.
In the North Central region, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected in the morning hours.
Later in the afternoon and evening, thunderstorms with moderate rain are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Benue, and Nasarawa States.
In the southern region, thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected over parts of Ondo, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River States in the morning hours, the outlook stated.
The agency envisages thunderstorms with moderate rain over most areas later in the day. According to NiMet, moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility ranging from 2km to 5km and localised visibility of 1,000m or less is anticipated in the northern region on Monday.
The agency forecasts sunny skies with patches of clouds in the morning hours in the North Central region.
It stated, Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Benue, and Kogi States.
Morning thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected over parts of Imo, Ebonyi, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Lagos States.
Later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over most places.
NiMet foresees moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility ranging from 2km to 5km on Tuesday, with localised visibility of 1,000m or less in the northern region during the forecast period. According to the report, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected throughout the forecast period in the central region.
The agency predicts morning thunderstorms with moderate rain over some parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom States, with thunderstorms and moderate rain expected in most areas later in the day.
Dust particles are in suspension, and the public should take necessary precautions.
People with asthma and other respiratory conditions should be cautious under the present weather conditions.
Strong winds may precede rain in areas where thunderstorms are likely. The public should take adequate precautions, the weather outlook stated.
NiMet urged the public to adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities, advising airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning.
The agency advised residents to stay informed through weather updates by visiting its website.
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