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  • Expect heavy sunshine, haziness from Sunday, NiMET tells Nigerians

    Expect heavy sunshine, haziness from Sunday, NiMET tells Nigerians

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

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

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

    It envisaged 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 is anticipated over the coastal states during the afternoon and evening hours,” it said.

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

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

    It forecast patches of clouds in a hazy atmosphere over the coastal states throughout the forecast period
    “Dust particles are in suspension, public should take necessary precaution. People with Asthma and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situation.

    NiMet forecasts three-day sunshine, hazy weather
    Be cautious of dusty weather, NiMET warns asthmatic patients, airlines
    “Airline operators are advised to get updated with weather reports from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

    “Disaster Risk Managers, Agencies and individuals should be proactive, to avert loss of lives and property,” it said.

  • NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, haziness

    NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, haziness

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

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

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

    It envisaged 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 is anticipated over the coastal states during the afternoon and evening hours,” it said.

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

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

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

    “Dust particles are in suspension, public should take necessary precaution. 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.

    “Disaster Risk Managers, Agencies and individuals should be proactive, to avert loss of lives and property,” it said.

  • NiMet predicts three day dust haze across cities in Nigeria

    NiMet predicts three day dust haze across cities in Nigeria

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted dust haze from Wednesday to Friday across many cities in the country.

    According to NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Tuesday, says that there will be horizontal visibility of 2km to 5km and localized visibility of less than or equal to 1,000 metres over the northern region.

    “Moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of 2km to 5km is expected over the North Central region and the inland cities of the South during the forecast period, while a hazy atmosphere is envisaged over the coastal cities throughout the forecast period,” it said.

    According to the agency, moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of 2km to 5km is also expected over the North, the North Central and the inland cities of the South during the forecast period on Thursday.

    It expected a hazy atmosphere over the coastal belt of the country throughout the forecast period.

    In the predictions released, there will be horizontal visibility of 2km to 5km over the North, the North-central and the inland areas of the South throughout the forecast period.

    “Hazy atmosphere is expected over the coastal cities during the forecast period, and the public should take necessary precautions as dust particles will be in the air.

    “People with Asthma and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situations.

    “Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,” it said.

  • Why people with respiratory issues should be cautious from now till Christmas

    Why people with respiratory issues should be cautious from now till Christmas

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has advised people with Asthma and other respiratory issues to be cautious of the weather situations from now till Christmas day.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) report NiMet gave the advice in its weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja.

    The weather outlook forecasts haziness and sunshine from Saturday to Monday across the country.

    It predicted moderate dust haze on Saturday with horizontal visibility of 2km and 5km over the northern region during the forecast period.

    According to the agency, a sunny sky in a hazy atmosphere is expected over the North central cities and the inland cities of the South.

    It anticipated partly cloudy skies in a hazy atmosphere over the coastal belt of the country.

    It expected some prospects of localised thunderstorms over parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states later in the day.

    “For Sunday, moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of 2km to 5km is anticipated over the North and the North central regions during the forecast period.

    “Sunny skies in hazy atmosphere are expected over the inland cities of the South during the forecast period.

    “Patches of clouds in hazy atmosphere are expected over the coastal cities throughout the forecast period.

    “Also for Monday, moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of 2km to 5km is anticipated over the North, North central and the inland cities of the South during the forecast period,“ the agency said.

    According to it, few cloud patches are expected in hazy atmosphere over the coastal cities throughout the forecast period.

    The agency urged the public to take necessary precautions as dust particles are in suspension.

    “Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,” it added.

  • NiMeT predicts haziness, sunshine from Friday

    NiMeT predicts haziness, sunshine from Friday

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted the weather conditions for the next three days in the country.

    NiMeT predicted haziness and sunlight across the country from Thursday to Saturday.

    The weather forecast issued by NiMet in Abuja on Wednesday anticipated high dust haze conditions on Thursday over the northern region during the forecast period.

    NiMet forecast significant dust haze on Friday, with horizontal visibility ranging from 2km to 5km throughout the northern region.

    “Moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility in the range of 2km to 5km is envisaged over the North Central region and the inland of the South during the forecast period.

    “Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine is envisaged over the coastal cities, with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Akwa Ibom and Cross River states during the afternoon and evening hours, ” it said.

    The agency predicts a bright and hazy atmosphere for the northern areas on Saturday.

    During the predicted period, NiMet forecast bright skies for the North Central region.

  • NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, haziness from Sunday

    NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, haziness from Sunday

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

    NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere over the northern region during the forecast period.

    According to it, sunny skies in hazy atmosphere are also expected over the North central region during the forecast period.

    It anticipated cloudy skies with spells of sunshine over the Inland states of the South.

    NiMet predicted cloudy skies over the coastal cities with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Edo, Ondo, Imo, Ebonyi, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states during the afternoon and evening hours.

    The agency envisaged dust haze over the northern region on Monday during the for 22 ecast period.

    “Sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere are expected over the North central region during the forecast period.

    “Cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are envisaged over the Inland states of the South and the coastal cities with prospects of morning mist over Delta, Bayelsa, Lagos, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Rivers, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom states,” it said.

    According to NiMet, dust haze with visibility range of 2km to 5 km is anticipated over the northern region on Tuesday during the forecast period.

    It predicted dust haze over the North central region during the forecast period.

    It anticipated cloudy skies with spells of sunshine over the Inland states of the South and the Coastal cities during the forecast period.

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

    “Moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash floods. The public is advised to take necessary caution, avoid driving and walking through flood waters.

    “Strong winds are likely to precede and accompany the thunderstorms, the public is advised to take necessary safety precautions.

    “Disaster Risk Managers, Agencies and individuals should be proactive, to avert loss of lives and property during the rainy season,” it said.

    The agency advised the Airline operators to get updated weather reports from its office for effective planning in their operations.

  • Thunderstorms to hit Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, others – NiMet

    Thunderstorms to hit Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, others – NiMet

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has disclosed that between now and Saturday, Edo, Ondo, Ogun, Abia, Lagos, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Delta States will experience thunderstorms.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports NiMet made the disclosure in its weather outlook released on Wednesday, adding that sunny and hazy skies are anticipated over the North and North central regions during the forecast period.

    “Day 1 (Thursday 7th): Sunny and hazy skies are expected over the Northern region during the forecast period. Sunny and hazy skies are expected over the North central region during the forecast period.

    “Cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are envisaged over the inland states of the South and the coastal cities with prospects of thunderstorm over Cross River state during the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Edo, Ondo, Ogun, Abia, Lagos, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Delta states.

    “Day 2 (Friday 8th): Sunny and hazy skies are expected over the Northern region during the forecast period. Sunny and hazy skies are expected  over the North central region throughout the forecast period.

    “Cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are expected over the Inland states of the South and the coastal areas with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of  Cross River and Akwa Ibom states during the morning hours.

    “In the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Edo, Imo, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.

    “Day 3 (Saturday 9th): Sunny and hazy skies are anticipated over the North and North central regions during the forecast period. Cloudy  skies with spells of sunshine are expected over the Inland states of the South and the coastal cities during the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers states,” the agency stated.

    On the potential impact, NiMet stated that dust particles are expected to be in suspension, and, therefore, the public should take necessary precautions.

    “People with Asthma and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situations.

    “Moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash floods. The public is advised to take necessary caution, avoid driving and walking through floodwaters.

    “Strong winds are likely to precede and accompany the thunderstorms, the public is advised to take necessary safety precautions.

    “Disaster Risk Managers, Agencies and individuals should be proactive, to avert loss of lives and property during the rainy season.

    “Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,” it stated.

  • NiMet predicts heavy harmattan dust haze for December

    NiMet predicts heavy harmattan dust haze for December

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released the weather outlook for the month of December.

    According to NiMet, most parts of the country will be dominated by the hot, dry Northeast (NE) Trade winds thus bringing more Harmattan Dust-Haze.

    “The coastal Cities may experience patches of clouds in Hazy Weather.

    “Daytime temperatures are expected to rise and may lead to Heat Stress, while cold night time temperatures are also anticipated,” the agency stated.

    As more dust in the atmosphere is anticipated in the month, vulnerable persons especially those with respiratory ailments have, therefore, been advised to take necessary precautions.

    “Cold nights are expected. So, elderly people and children should wear protective clothing.

    “With expected high daytime temperatures, there is a likelihood of heat stress occurring, we advise person stay out of the sun where possible, wear loose clothing and keep cool as much as possible.

    “The general public is advised to wear sunshades and hats during the daytime and apply sunscreen where possible to protect the scorching and bright sunlight.

    “Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.

    “The Harmattan Dust-Haze can cause dryness of the skin, chapped lips, eye irritation and respiratory problems, so we advise the necessary precaution is taken.

    “Airline operators should get updated weather reports from NiMet for effective planning as Dust-Haze which could reduce horizontal visibility to below minimal during this period,” NiMet stated.

  • NiMeT predicts sunshine, dust haze, across Nigeria

    NiMeT predicts sunshine, dust haze, across Nigeria

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted the weather conditions in the country for the next few days.

    According to NiMeT there will be sunlight and dust haze across the country from Saturday to Monday.

    NiMeT said that there will be moderate dust haze on Friday with horizontal visibility of 2Km to 5Km over the North and North Central States.

    “Yobe, Borno, Jigawa, Kano States are expected to have horizontal visibility ranges localized less than or equal to 1,000m during the forecast period.

    “Patches of clouds with sunny skies are predicted over the inland states of the South with cloudy atmosphere expected over the coastal regions during the morning hours.

    “Sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the inland states with chances of localized thunderstorms over parts of Edo, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom Delta, Cross River, and Rivers States later in the day,” it said.

    It projected significant dust haze across the northern states.

    Throughout the forecast period, the agency also predicted moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of 2Km to 5Km across the country’s north-central area.

    NiMet forecasted clear skies with patches of cloud across the southern inland states, with a cloudy atmosphere over the coastal regions throughout the early hours of the forecast period.

    The weather service predicted bright and hazy conditions across the interior states, with the possibility of localized thunderstorms over parts of Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa states later in the day.

  • NiMet predicts 3-day dust haze from Friday

    NiMet predicts 3-day dust haze from Friday

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze from Friday to Sunday across the country.

    NiMet’s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja anticipated Dust haze with localiz\sed visibility of less than or equal to 1000m over the
    northern states throughout.

    “The forecast period with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba  in the afternoon/evening hours. Sunny skies with few cloud patches are expected over the North Central in the morning.

    “Localized thunderstorms are expected over parts of Benue, Kogi and Kwara  during the afternoon/evening hours.

    “Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are expected over the Inland states of the South and the Coastal areas in the morning with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom states,” it said.

    According to NiMet, thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of Osun, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Edo, Cross River, Akwa
    Ibom, Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta  later in the day.

    The agency forecast sunny and hazy atmosphere over the Northern states on Saturday throughout the forecast period with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba state in the afternoon and evening hours.

    “Sunny skies with few cloud patches are anticipated over the North Central region during the morning hours. Later in the day, there are chances of localized thunderstorms over parts of Nasarawa, Kogi, Kwara and Benue.

    “Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are envisaged over the Inland states of the South and the Coastal areas in the morning with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom.

    “In the afternoon/evening hours, localized thunderstorms is anticipated over parts of Osun, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Edo, Imo, Enugu, Abia, Ebonyi, Anambra, Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Rivers and Delta states,” it said.

    It said sunny and hazy atmosphere is anticipated over the northern region on Sunday with solated thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa and Taraba during the afternoon and evening hours.

    “Sunny atmosphere with few patches of cloud is expected over the North Central region on Sunday during the morning hours.

    It envisaged isolated thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Kogi, Niger and Benue later in the day.

    It predicted a cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine in the morning hours.

    ”In the afternoon/evening hours, localised thunderstorms are envisaged over Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa and Lagos states.

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

    ”Night–time cold temperatures should be expected.

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