In the northern region, hazy mornings are anticipated over states such as Katsina, Yobe, Kano, and Jigawa on Sunday, with the rest of the area experiencing sunny and hazy weather throughout the forecast period. 

The central region is expected to see sunny skies with patches of clouds on Sunday and Tuesday, while Monday may bring isolated thunderstorms with light rains in parts of Taraba, Adamawa, southern Kaduna, and Kebbi states.

Southern Nigeria will generally be cloudy, with prospects of morning thunderstorms and light rains over Ebonyi, Ogun, Ondo, Imo, Abia, Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom on Sunday. 

By Tuesday, thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall are forecast over Enugu, Ogun, Oyo, Abia, Imo, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River, particularly in coastal and riverine communities.

NiMet advised residents to stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor exposure during hazy periods to reduce risks from dust particles affecting respiratory health. 

Farmers were urged to avoid applying fertilizers or pesticides immediately before expected rains to prevent nutrient runoff and crop damage. 

Motorists should drive cautiously on potentially slippery roads during thunderstorms, and airline operators are encouraged to obtain airport-specific forecasts from NiMet for safe operations.

The agency emphasized checking regular updates, stating, “Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet.