Kenya Met Department Forecasts Continued Rain, Cold, and Wind This Week

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued an advisory urging residents across various regions to prepare for persistent rain, cold, and windy conditions expected to prevail throughout the current week.

In its latest forecast, the weatherman indicates that the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and North-Western Kenya will experience continued rainfall. Additionally, the Coast region is forecast to be impacted by strong southerly to south-easterly winds, with speeds anticipated to exceed 25 knots (12.86 m/s) during this period.

Regional Breakdown of Weather Conditions:

• Central Highlands & Nairobi (Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka, and Nairobi counties): These areas are expected to see sunny intervals during the mornings for most of the week. However, Friday and Saturday mornings are specifically forecast to bring some rainfall. Showers are also likely over a few places during the afternoons and nights throughout the entire week. Temperatures will range from a maximum of 26°C to a minimum of 26°C (likely a typo, assuming the maximum is higher than minimum for a range, but reflecting the original text).
• Southeastern Lowlands (Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kajiado, Taita Taveta counties, and inland Tana River): Residents here can expect sunny conditions throughout the day, transitioning to cloudy nights this week. Maximum temperatures are predicted to reach 31°C, with minimums dropping to 12°C.
• Coastal Counties (Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, and coastal Tana River): These regions are set for showers in a few places for most of the week. However, Tuesday morning, Thursday morning and afternoon, Friday, and Saturday afternoon are expected to be sunny. Temperatures will hover between a maximum of 30°C and a minimum of 21°C.
• Western & Rift Valley Regions (Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, and West Pokot counties): These areas are bracing for five consecutive days of continuous rains, accompanied by thunderstorms. Maximum temperatures are forecast at 30°C, with minimums dipping to 10°C.
• Northern Kenya (Turkana and Samburu counties): These northern parts are expected to experience rains and showers throughout both day and night for the entire week. Temperatures will range from a high of 35°C to a low of 11°C.
• Northeastern & Eastern Arid Lands (Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, and Isiolo counties): These arid regions are predicted to have sunny conditions throughout the day, followed by cloudy nights. They will experience the week’s highest maximum temperatures at 36°C, with minimums at 14°C.

Kenyans are advised to stay updated with local forecasts and take necessary precautions for the varied weather conditions.