The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunny and hazy weather conditions across the country from Friday to Sunday.
NiMet also advised airline operators to access its airport-specific weather reports to facilitate effective planning.
In a weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja, NiMet forecast sunny skies with hazy conditions over the northern region on Friday.
It also anticipated the possibility of thunderstorms in parts of Taraba during the afternoon or evening hours.
“Sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the North Central region with prospects of isolated thunderstorms envisaged over parts of Kogi and Benue states.
“Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are anticipated over the southern region with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Cross River, Rivers and Akwa Ibom states.
“Later during the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Imo, Abia, Enugu, Anambra, Edo, Ondo, Oyo, Ogun, Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Delta and Lagos states.
“Moderate dust haze is anticipated over parts of Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Adamawa and Bauchi States on Saturday,” the statement read.
The agency anticipated the rest of the northern region to experience sunny skies in hazy conditions throughout the forecast period.
According to NIMET, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected over the North Central region throughout the forecast period.
Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are anticipated over the southern region with prospects of afternoon/evening thunderstorms expected over parts of Ogun, Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Delta and Lagos states
The agency predicted moderate dust haze over the northern region on Sunday.
“Temperatures are high over most parts of the country, putting people at risk of heat stress; people should stay in well-ventilated and cool spaces,” the statement read.
The agency advised members of the public to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and avoid undue exposure to direct sunlight.
It also urged people with respiratory issues, especially in the northern parts of the country to be cautious of the weather condition and take necessary precautions.