NiMet forecasts hazy circumstances in northern and central Nigeria, thunderstorms in south
The Nigerian Meteorological Company (NiMet) has forecast hazy circumstances throughout northern and Central Nigeria on Sunday, December 14, 2025, with remoted thunderstorms anticipated in elements of the southern area.
The forecast was contained in a climate replace shared on NiMet’s official X account on Saturday, outlining regional climate patterns anticipated throughout the nation.
In line with NiMet, the northern states are anticipated to expertise sunny however hazy circumstances from morning by night, pushed by mud within the environment. Comparable climate is anticipated within the central states, the place slight mud haze is forecast to persist all through the day.
“Northern States
“Morning:
“Sunny and hazy environment is anticipated over your entire area.
“Afternoon/Night:
“Sunny and hazy circumstances are anticipated to persist all through the afternoon and night durations,” the outlook learn partly.
It added, “Central States
“Morning:
“Slight mud haze is anticipated throughout your entire area.
“Afternoon/Night:
“Slight mud haze is predicted to persist throughout the area all through the afternoon and night.”
The prevailing circumstances are in keeping with seasonal climate patterns usually noticed throughout this era, significantly within the northern and central corridors of the nation, the place dry and dusty air plenty typically dominate.
Within the southern area, a unique climate sample is predicted, with cloudy circumstances and a few hours of sunshine anticipated through the morning.
By the afternoon and night, remoted thunderstorms are forecast over elements of Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River, Lagos, and Akwa Ibom states.
The outlook signifies that whereas some southern areas might expertise transient rainfall and thunderstorms, others might even see prolonged dry spells regardless of elevated cloud cowl.
NiMet issued a number of advisories alongside the forecast, warning that mud haze within the northern and central areas might considerably scale back horizontal visibility, posing dangers to highway customers, particularly motorists travelling throughout early morning and night hours.
As well as, airline operators have been suggested to acquire up to date flight climate info from NiMet to assist efficient planning and guarantee secure flight operations, significantly in areas the place decreased visibility or storm exercise might have an effect on aviation schedules.