The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a weather forecast for the period between November 8 and November 12, 2024, highlighting rainfall, isolated storms, and temperature fluctuations across various regions.
During the first half of the forecast period, rainfall is expected in several regions, including the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the South-eastern lowlands, the Coast, and North-eastern Kenya. Isolated storms may occur over some parts of these regions, while the second half of the week is likely to be generally sunny and dry.
In the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, which includes counties like Nairobi, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Nairobi, mornings will be cloudy, with breaks of sunshine over the weekend. Afternoon showers are expected, particularly from Saturday to Sunday, with nighttime showers predicted from Saturday to Monday.
The Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, and the Rift Valley, covering counties like Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi, Nakuru, and Narok, will experience sunny intervals from Saturday to Tuesday. However, showers and thunderstorms may occur in the afternoon, except on Saturday.
Temperatures are expected to exceed 30°C in several regions, including the northeastern and southeastern lowlands. Counties such as Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kajiado, Taita Taveta, and inland Tana River will experience high daytime temperatures. The Coast, including Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, and coastal Tana River County, will also see temperatures surpassing 30°C during the day.
In contrast, counties like Laikipia, Meru, Embu, Kirinyaga, Nairobi, and Tharaka Nithi are expected to experience cooler nights, with minimum temperatures ranging from 6°C to 11°C between Saturday and Tuesday.
This forecast advises residents to prepare for varying weather conditions, especially in regions experiencing storms and extreme temperatures.
