NiMet haze forecast: 3-day dust blanket hits Nigeria — sunshine returns Wednesday

By: Abudu Olalekan

NiMet weather forecast predicts a mix of dust haze, sunshine, and thunderstorms across Nigeria from Wednesday to Friday. Stay updated on the latest weather changes.

So. It’s happening again. That thick, golden haze — like someone spilled honey over the sky — is rolling back in.

NiMet just dropped the news: Wednesday, January 7, to Friday, January 9, 2026? Brace for haze. And sunshine. Weird combo, right? But yeah — sunny mornings, hazy afternoons. Especially up north.

Tuesday’s outlook from Abuja said it plain: North gets sun and dust. All three days. Like a perpetual golden fog. Central? Same deal. Hazy. Sunny. Repeat.

South? Slightly different story.

Thursday morning — boom. Thunderstorms. Light rain. Ogun. Lagos. Rivers. Bayelsa. Akwa Ibom. Cross River. You’re getting wet. But only for a bit. By afternoon? Thunderstorms shift. Ondo. Ogun again. Imo. Delta. Cross River. Akwa Ibom. Rivers. Bayelsa. Still messy.

Friday? North starts sunny. But — but — afternoon and evening? Dust haze. Thick. Like driving through soup. Central stays hazy. South? Cloudy. Sunny breaks in the morning. Then — isolated thunderstorms. Anambra. Imo. Abia. Edo. Bayelsa. Delta. Cross River. Akwa Ibom. Rivers. Light rain. Again.

NiMet’s warning? Dust’s suspended in the North Central. Take precautions. Seriously.

And if you’ve got asthma? Or breathing issues? Pay attention. This haze ain’t for everyone.

Driving in rain? Slow down. Roads get slick. Slippery. Dangerous.

Airlines? Get your flight docs from NiMet. Airport-specific reports. Don’t wing it.

Residents? Stay updated. Check Reportersroom for live weather hits. Or go straight to NiMet: bit.ly/NiMet2026 — short, clean, no clutter.

Honestly? This weather’s a rollercoaster.

One minute — bright sun. Next — dust so thick, your car looks like it survived a sandstorm.

I remember last January. Same thing. Woke up to golden light. Went outside — couldn’t see the next block. Kids coughed. Elderly stayed indoors. Schools debated closures.

This time? NiMet’s giving us heads-up. Three days. Plan ahead.

North: Mask up. Air purifiers on. Windows shut.

South: Umbrella ready. Thunderstorms pop like popcorn. Morning sun? Enjoy it. It won’t last.

Central: Haze. Sunshine. Repeat. Dust masks? Maybe.

And hey — don’t panic. It’s seasonal. Harmattan vibes. But NiMet’s not playing. They’re serious.

“Dust particles in suspension,” they said. Sounds sci-fi. But it’s real.

So — what’s the move?

Check Reportersroom daily.
Bookmark bit.ly/NiMet2026
If rain hits — drive slow.
If haze hits — breathe easy. Literally.
This isn’t just weather. It’s life.

And NiMet? They’re the voice in the storm.

So — Wednesday. Sunshine. Haze.

Thursday. Thunder. Rain. Chaos.

Friday. Sun. Dust. Repeat.

Stay sharp. Stay dry. Stay informed.

Because Nigeria doesn’t wait.

And neither should you.