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 MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT OFFICE OF   DRAINAGE SERVICES (WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT)

WEATHER FORECAST FOR JANUARY 7TH –JANUARY 13TH 2014,
BY OLAIMOLU S.O (MRS), SENIOR METEOROLOGIST

TUESDAY 7TH
Mostly cloudy, hazy warm day, scattered showers are expected. A dew point of 25° that feels-like temperature of 37°C is expected.
Temperature
Max 30oc
Min 27oc
Humidity: 72%
Wind direction: SW
Wind speed: 10km/h
Chance of rainfall: 30%
Amount expected:
Traced Amount

WEDNESDAY 8TH
Mostly cloudy, hazy warm day. A dew point of 23° that feels-like temperature of 34°C is expected.
Temperature
Max 30oc
Min 26oc
Humidity: 65%
Wind direction: WSW
Wind speed:
6km/h
Chance of rain fall: 10%
Amount expected:

THURSDAY 9TH
Partly cloudy warm day. A dew point of 20° that feels-like temperature of 32°C is expected.
Temperature
Max 30oc
Min 26oc
Humidity: 56%
Wind direction: ESE
Wind speed: 15km/h
Chance of rainfall: 10%
Amount expected:

FRIDAY 10TH
Early showers expected, partly cloudy warm day. A dew point of 20° that feels-like temperature of 32°C is expected.
Temperature
Max30oc
Min 26oc
Humidity: 56%
Wind direction: ESE
Wind speed: 9km/h
Chance of rain fall: 30%
Amount expected: 1.7mm

SATURDAY 11TH
Clear sunny day. A dew point of 19° that feels like temperature of 32°C is expected.
Temperature
Max 30 oc
Min 26oc
Humidity: 50%
Wind direction: E
Wind speed: 12km/h
Chance of rainfall: 10%.
Amount expected:

SUNDAY 12TH
Clear warm day. A dew point of 17° that feels-like temperature of 30°C is expected.
Temperature
Max 30oc
Min 26oc
Humidity: 45%
Wind direction: NE
Wind speed: 8km/h
Chance of rain fall: 0%
Amount expected:

MONDAY 13TH
Hazy, partly cloudy hot day. A dew point of 19° that feels-like temperature of 31°C is expected.
Temperature
Max 31oc
Min 26oc
Humidity: 54%
Wind direction: S
Wind speed: 13km/h
Chance of rain fall: 0%
Amount expected:


• The week is expected to be warm during the day, early mornings and late evening’s fog with a case of scattered shower will be experienced.
• Maximum temperature expected all through this week is 31oC while the Minimum temperature of 26oC is expected.
• The trade wind over the country is Easterlies (i.e. dry continental winds from North Africa), hence cool dry dusty air is blowing over the country (called harmattan dust haze).
• Lagosians should ensure that drains around their homes are well cleaned and maintained to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes (malaria causing parasite).
• Last week weather forecast is rated 60% accurate.
• Health services sector should strengthen her contingency against cases of malaria, catarrh, pneumonia, asthma and other respiratory related illnesses which will be rampant during this period as we approach the dry seasons.
• The construction/ cleaning of drainages in flood prone areas within the state should continue for cleaner environment.
• Construction companies should continue all there out jobs since the dry days are here!
• Farmers should be preparing for the harvesting of their tuber crops, proper storage method should be ensured to prevent loss of farm products.
• Increased dust concentrations which will reduce visibility especially in the early morning is expected therefore, motorist and other road users should be aware of this and take necessary precautions to prevent accident on our roads.
• This week is expected to be clear with some cases of showers!

ENQUIRES CONTACT: MRS OLAIMOLU 08062364856, 08058733503 OR E-MAIL skodastella@yahoo.com, skodastella@gmail.com you can also sms your email address for soft copies. NOTE THIS FORECAST WILL BE UPDATED AS NECCESSARY.