NiMet Predicts Dust Haze, Thunderstorms Across Nigeria
Oru Leonard
The Nigeria Metereological Agency (Nimet), has predicted dust gaze and thunderstorms across Nigeria from 19- 21, January, 2026.
This is contained in the Weather Outlook issued by NiMet’s Central Forecast Office on 18.01.2026 as follows:
Day 1: Monday 19th January, 2026.
Northern Region:
Moderate dust haze is anticipated over parts of Kebbi and Kano state with horizontal visibility of 2-5km,
while the rest of the northern states would be under Sunny and hazy skies throughout the forecast
period.
Central Region:
Moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of 2–5km is anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital
Territory and Niger state, while the rest of the states in the region should be under sunny and hazy skies
throughout the forecast period.
Southern Region:
Sunny skies with a few patches of cloud are anticipated over the region with prospects of afternoon/evening thunderstorms with light rains over parts of, Bayelsa, , Lagos, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.
Day 2: Tuesday 20th January, 2026.
Northern Region:
Slight dust haze is anticipated over parts of Kano and Kebbi states while the remaining states in the
region is expected to be under sunny and hazy skies throughout the forecast period.
Central Region:
Sunny and hazy skies are anticipated over this region throughout the forecast period with chances of
isolated thundery activity over parts of plateau state during the afternoon and evening hour.
Southern Region:
Sunny skies with patches of cloud are anticipated over the region with prospects of afternoon/evening
thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Lagos, Cross River and
Akwa Ibom states.
Day 3: Wednesday 21st January, 2026.
Northern Region:
Sunny and hazy skies are anticipated over the region throughout the forecast period.
Central Region:
Sunny and hazy skies are anticipated over the region throughout the forecast period.
Southern Region:
Sunny skies with a few patches of cloud are anticipated over the region with prospects of afternoon/evening thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Lagos, Delta, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.
Advisory
i. Dust particles are in suspension; the public should take necessary precaution.
ii. People with Asthmatic health condition and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather condition.
iii. Driving under rain should be with caution.
iv. Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.
v. Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website
www.nimet.gov.ng.
