The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has warned of moderate to heavy rainfall in at least 29 counties over the next five days, from Sunday, November 8, to Thursday, November 12.
According to the weather agency, the rains will affect parts of Central Kenya, Western Kenya, the Rift Valley, Northern Kenya, Eastern Kenya and the Lake Victoria Basin.
In its five-day weather forecast issued on Saturday, November 7, Kenya Met indicated that Nairobi is expected to experience light afternoon showers throughout the forecast period.
Similar conditions are expected in Central Kenya counties of Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu and Nyandarua, where light showers are forecast mainly during the morning and afternoon hours over the five days.
In Eastern Kenya, residents of Meru, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, Kitui, Machakos and Makueni should prepare for varying rainfall patterns, including light morning rains and afternoon showers throughout the forecast period.
Western Kenya is expected to experience heavier rainfall, with Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma and Busia forecast to receive heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms throughout the five days.
In Kisumu and Siaya, afternoon rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is expected on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. However, mornings in the two counties are forecast to remain sunny.
Meanwhile, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii and Nyamira are expected to experience moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, between Monday and Thursday.
Kenya Met has also predicted similar weather conditions across parts of the Rift Valley, including West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Baringo, Kericho and Bomet.
However, the weather agency indicated that much of the Coast region will remain sunny and dry throughout the five-day period. The affected counties include Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu.
Temperature Advisory
Besides the rainfall warning, Kenya Met has cautioned that several parts of the country will experience relatively cold nights, with Nyandarua expected to record the lowest minimum temperatures during the forecast period.
Night temperatures in Nyandarua are projected to fall to 7°C on Thursday, November 12, while Laikipia is expected to record minimum temperatures of 11°C on Monday and Thursday.
Across the Rift Valley, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet and Elgeyo-Marakwet will experience minimum temperatures ranging between 10°C and 15°C over the five days.
In Nairobi, nighttime temperatures are expected to range between 12°C and 14°C, while daytime temperatures will remain relatively warm at between 26°C and 27°C.
On the other hand, Garissa and Turkana are expected to record some of the highest daytime temperatures in the country, with maximum temperatures reaching 37°C and 38°C, respectively.
