The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast dust haze and thunderstorms across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
NiMet made this known in its weather outlook released on Sunday, November 8.
The agency predicted slight dust haze in seven north-western states, including Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Sokoto, on Monday.
The agency forecast sunny conditions across the North-East throughout the three-day period.
It also predicted sunny skies, patches of clouds and possible thunderstorms accompanied by light rain in parts of the North-Central region.
The affected states include Kogi, Kwara, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Nasarawa.
Across the South, NiMet forecast cloudy skies with sunshine intervals and possible morning thunderstorms accompanied by light rain.
NiMet said thunderstorms and light rain could occur later in parts of Abia, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Ogun, Ondo, and Lagos states.
Other affected states include Oyo, Osun, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.
NiMet anticipated sunny and hazy conditions across the North on Tuesday, with isolated thunderstorms and light rain possible in southern Taraba.
The agency also forecast sunny and hazy skies with patches of clouds across the North-Central region.
It forecast morning thunderstorms in Benue State, while most parts of the region could experience thunderstorms and light rain later.
Across the South, cloudy skies with sunshine intervals are expected, alongside possible morning thunderstorms and light rain.
NiMet identified parts of Anambra, Ebonyi, Abia, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Bayelsa states as areas likely to experience morning rainfall.
The agency further forecast thunderstorms accompanied by light rain across most parts of the southern region later on Wednesday.
It also predicted sunny and hazy conditions across the North throughout the day.
Sunny skies with patches of clouds are also expected across the North-Central region, with isolated afternoon thunderstorms and light rain possible in parts of Kwara State.
NiMet said the South would experience cloudy skies with sunshine intervals on Wednesday morning, followed by thunderstorms and moderate rainfall later.
NiMet advised residents to take precautions against suspended dust particles, particularly people with asthma and other respiratory conditions.
“People with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather condition,” it said.
NiMet warned that strong winds could precede thunderstorms, urging residents to secure loose objects against being blown away.
It also advised the public to disconnect electrical appliances from sockets and avoid standing under tall trees during storms.
The agency urged airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports and flight documentation to support effective operational planning.
