NiMet forecasts dust haze, thunderstorms across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast dust haze and thunderstorms across the country from Monday to Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

NiMet, in its weather outlook released on Sunday, envisaged slight dust haze in most northern areas, with moderate haze in parts of Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, and Kaduna states.

The agency predicted isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light rains in parts of Taraba State on Monday afternoon or evening.

For the North-Central region, the agency forecast sunny skies with patches of clouds on Monday morning.

Later in the afternoon, isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light rains are expected in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Kwara, and Benue states.

NiMet envisaged cloudy skies across the southern region, with possible light rains in parts of Delta and Bayelsa states on Monday morning.

It predicted thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains in parts of Ondo, Ogun, Osun, and Ekiti states, as well as the South-East and South-South, later on Monday.

For Tuesday, NiMet forecast sunny and hazy conditions across the northern region throughout the day.

NiMet predicted sunny skies with patches of clouds in the North-Central region during the morning hours.

Later in the afternoon, isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light rains are expected in parts of Kogi, Kwara, and Benue states.

For the southern region, NiMet forecast cloudy skies during the morning hours, followed by thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains across most areas later in the day.

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On Wednesday, the agency envisaged slight dust haze in most northern areas throughout the forecast period.

The agency predicted sunny skies with patches of clouds in the North-Central region throughout Wednesday.

NiMet forecast cloudy skies in the southern region during the morning hours, followed by thunderstorms accompanied by light rains in parts of Imo, Abia, and Anambra states.

NiMet also predicted light rains in parts of the South-West and South-South regions later on Wednesday.

The agency advised the public to take precautions against suspended dust particles, particularly people with asthma and other respiratory conditions.

It warned that strong winds could precede thunderstorms and urged residents to secure loose objects to prevent them from being blown away.

The agency advised residents to avoid tall trees to reduce the risk of injuries from falling branches and broken trees.

NiMet also urged the public to disconnect electrical appliances from power sockets during thunderstorms.

“Airline operators are advised to obtain airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning of their operations,” it added.