24 hour weather forecast from Met Department warns of increased rain

In a fresh advisory, the Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that rainfall is expected across several parts of the country, with particularly heavy downpours forecast along the coastal region between 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, and 9:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24.

Residents in affected areas have been urged to stay alert and take necessary precautions, especially in flood-prone zones.

Heavy rains and strong winds expected

According to Kenya Met, the rainfall will vary in intensity across regions, with enhanced activity expected at the Coast. In addition, strong southerly to southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots (12.5 m/s) are forecast in parts of Turkana, Marsabit, and coastal counties.

Regional outlook

Highlands West of the Rift Valley and Lake Victoria Basin
Counties including Bungoma, Kakamega, Kisumu, Homa Bay, and Nakuru are expected to experience showers and thunderstorms in the evening and afternoon. Morning hours will feature sunny intervals with a chance of rain in some areas.

Highlands East of the Rift Valley
Areas such as Nyeri, Kiambu, Murang’a, Meru, Embu, and Nairobi will see showers in a few places tonight. Morning clouds are expected to clear into sunny intervals, with occasional afternoon showers.

Northwestern region
Turkana and Samburu counties will experience partly cloudy conditions with a chance of showers at night. Strong southeasterly winds are expected in parts of Turkana, with mostly sunny conditions during the day and isolated afternoon showers.

Northeastern region
Marsabit, Mandera, Garissa, Isiolo, and Wajir counties should expect scattered showers tonight, followed by intervals of sunshine in the morning and possible thunderstorms later in the day. Strong winds are also forecast in parts of Marsabit.

Southeastern lowlands
Counties such as Kajiado, Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, and Taita Taveta will experience partly cloudy conditions with occasional showers. Rain may occur in the morning in some areas, with a mix of sunshine and showers in the afternoon, especially near Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Coastal region
Heavy rainfall is expected in Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, Lamu, and Tana River counties over the next 24 hours. Showers are likely at night and in the morning, with continued rainfall in some areas into the afternoon. Strong southerly winds are also anticipated across parts of the Coast.

Public advisory

Kenya Met has advised Kenyans to remain vigilant, particularly in regions prone to flooding, as the combination of heavy rainfall and strong winds could disrupt normal activities.