Prepare for Heavy Rains for the Next 24-Hours if You Live in the Following Parts of the Country

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall in 21 counties on Thursday, October 22, with light showers and possible thunderstorms expected in several parts of the country. Strong winds exceeding 25 knots are also likely in parts of Turkana and Marsabit counties.

In a weather forecast issued on Wednesday, October 21, the department said the outlook would remain in force from 9pm on Wednesday to 9pm on Thursday.

The counties expected to receive rainfall are Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Kakamega, Kericho, Kisumu, Siaya, Vihiga, Nandi, Bomet, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Homa Bay, Busia, Nakuru, Embu, Narok, Meru, Nyeri and Nyandarua.

The department warned that strong southerly to southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots, equivalent to about 46 kilometres per hour, could affect parts of Turkana and Marsabit. People in the affected areas have been advised to exercise caution as the windy conditions develop.

In the Rift Valley, light showers and thunderstorms are likely in parts of Nakuru, Narok, Kajiado, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma and Trans Nzoia, particularly during the afternoon.

Western Kenya is also expected to experience light showers and thunderstorms in a few areas, with sunny intervals in between. The forecast covers Kisumu, Homa Bay, Siaya, Busia, Migori, Kisii and Nyamira counties.

In the central highlands, Meru and Nyeri may receive light showers in a few places during the night, followed by sunny intervals during the day. Nyandarua is expected to record some of the lowest temperatures, with nighttime readings dropping to 12°C.

The coastal counties of Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu and Taita Taveta are expected to experience partly cloudy conditions at night, followed by sunny intervals on Thursday. Maximum temperatures in the region will range between 31°C and 34°C.

In the northeastern region, Garissa, Wajir and Mandera are expected to remain partly cloudy at night before sunny intervals develop during the day. Mandera could record temperatures of up to 36°C, while Marsabit is expected to reach a maximum of 28°C.

Nairobi is forecast to experience partly cloudy conditions at night, with sunny weather expected during the morning and afternoon. Temperatures in the capital will range between 18°C and 28°C.

The department’s rainfall report for the 24 hours ending at 9am on Wednesday showed that Miyare recorded the highest rainfall at approximately 33 millimetres, followed by Nyaroya at 24 millimetres. Kisii received about 12.5 millimetres, while Lela recorded roughly 10 millimetres.

Other stations, including Kisumu, Kakamega, Kitale, St John’s Nyamagwa and Mwongori, recorded rainfall ranging between five and seven millimetres.

The department classifies rainfall below five millimetres as light, between five and 20 millimetres as moderate, between 21 and 50 millimetres as heavy, and amounts exceeding 50 millimetres as very heavy.

Kenyans, particularly those in areas forecast to experience thunderstorms and strong winds, are advised to monitor weather updates and take appropriate precautions throughout Thursday.

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