Prepare for Changing Weather Patterns as Met Dept Predicts 7-Day Heavy Rains Over These Areas

Kenyans in several counties have been warned to prepare for changing weather conditions, with rainfall, isolated storms, scorching daytime temperatures and unusually cold nights expected between October 20 and 26, 2026.

The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has indicated that rainfall is expected in parts of the country during the seven-day period, with some areas likely to experience thunderstorms.

The forecast also highlights temperature differences, with daytime averages exceeding 35°C in some counties while minimum night-time averages are expected to fall below 10°C in selected highland areas.

Morning rains accompanied by afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected over the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin and the Rift Valley.

The affected counties include Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Vihiga, Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, Kisii, Nyamira, Migori, Bomet, Kericho, Nandi, Nakuru, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Baringo and West Pokot.

Residents in these areas should monitor local weather developments as rainfall distribution may vary across counties, with some locations receiving rain while others remain relatively dry.

Cold and cloudy conditions with morning rains giving rise to sunny intervals are expected over the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi County. Rainfall is forecast in parts of Meru, Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Nyeri, Tharaka-Nithi, Laikipia and Nyandarua. Some parts of Nairobi are also expected to receive rainfall.

In the South Eastern Lowlands, parts of Machakos, Kitui, Makueni and Kajiado are expected to experience rain, with isolated storms possible in these areas. Laikipia, Samburu, Mandera, Wajir and Marsabit are also listed among areas where isolated storms might occur.

Along the Coast, rainfall is expected in parts of Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mombasa and Taita Taveta. Other counties listed for possible rainfall include Garissa, Tana River, Turkana and Narok, while Mandera and Marsabit are also among the areas expected to receive rain.

KMD has further indicated that daytime maximum average temperatures above 35°C are expected in parts of Garissa, Wajir, Tana River, Isiolo, Kilifi, Marsabit, Samburu and Turkana.

Meanwhile, night-time minimum average temperatures below 10°C are likely in a few areas of Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Nakuru and Kajiado.

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