Kenya Met issues 24 hour rainfall warning for the following counties

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast widespread rainfall and cooler conditions across several parts of the country, with most regions expected to experience showers between Wednesday night and Thursday, June 11.

In its latest 24-hour weather outlook, the department said intermittent cloudy skies and lower temperatures are likely to prevail over the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, as well as the South Eastern lowlands.

The forecast, which remains valid through Thursday evening, also warns of strong southerly and southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots (about 12.5 metres per second) in parts of North Western, North Eastern, Eastern, South Eastern Lowlands and Coastal regions.

Residents in the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin and Rift Valley counties—including Kakamega, Vihiga, Busia, Bungoma, Kisumu, Kisii, Nyamira, Migori, Siaya, Homa Bay, Kericho, Nandi, Bomet, Nakuru, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia and Narok—should expect partly cloudy conditions overnight, with isolated showers in some areas.

Sunny intervals are expected on Thursday morning before showers and thunderstorms develop in parts of the region during the afternoon.

In the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, covering Nairobi, Kiambu, Nyeri, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Embu, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Laikipia, Nyandarua and surrounding counties, partly cloudy skies are forecast tonight.

Light rainfall is expected in a few areas on Thursday morning, followed by sunny intervals. Afternoon conditions will remain mostly sunny, although isolated light showers may occur in some locations.

For North Western Kenya, including Turkana and Samburu counties, residents can expect partly cloudy conditions tonight and generally sunny weather throughout Thursday. However, strong southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots are likely in parts of Turkana.

In North Eastern Kenya, comprising Marsabit, Garissa, Mandera, Wajir and Isiolo counties, partly cloudy skies are expected overnight, followed by sunny intervals during the day. Localised rainfall may occur in parts of Moyale, while strong winds are forecast across much of the region.

Along the Coast—covering Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu and Tana River counties—partly cloudy conditions are expected, with showers likely in a few areas during both the morning and afternoon hours.

The Meteorological Department has also warned of strong southwesterly winds exceeding 25 knots across the coastal region.

Kenyans living in areas expected to experience strong winds have been advised to remain alert and take necessary precautions as the weather conditions persist.