Lagos to experience thunderstorms throughout the weekend

With prospects of thick dust haze resulting in visibility of less or equal to 1000m over parts of Zamfara, Kano, Katsina, Yobe, Kaduna, Borno, and Jigawa throughout the forecast period.

In the southern parts of the country, cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are anticipated with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Rivers in the afternoon/evening period.

For Saturday, moderate dust haze is expected over the Northern region throughout the forecast period.

In the North Central region, slight dust haze is anticipated in the morning and afternoon/evening period, it said.

Particles are in suspension, the public should take necessary precautions. People with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather conditions.

Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, public should take adequate precaution. Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities.

Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,