The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has listed several counties expected to experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Friday, November 13.
According to the daily forecast released by the KMSA on November 12, Kericho is expected to receive heavy showers and thunderstorms in most areas.
Trans Nzoia is also forecast to receive heavy showers and thunderstorms in several areas.
At the same time, Nakuru and Taita Taveta are expected to experience moderate to heavy downpours accompanied by thunderstorms in several parts during the afternoon.
“Rainfall is expected across several parts of the country within the next 24 hours. Light (<5 mm) to moderate (5–20 mm) rainfall is likely in many areas, with localised pockets of heavy (20–50 mm) to very heavy (>50 mm) rainfall, particularly over the Lake Victoria Basin, Western Kenya, Rift Valley, Central region (including Nairobi) and Northern areas. Isolated thunderstorms may also occur,” KMSA stated.
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Nairobi To Experience Morning And Afternoon Showers
In Nairobi, light rain is expected in several areas on the morning of November 13, before light to moderate showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Temperatures are forecast to range between 15°C and 25°C.
Across the Central region, Nyandarua, Murang’a, Kiambu and Nyeri are expected to experience light to moderate afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Kirinyaga is set to receive isolated light showers accompanied by thunderstorms.
Kenya Met Rain Alert across Counties.
In the western region, Kisumu is set to receive light to moderate afternoon showers and thunderstorms in several areas, while Kisii will experience moderate rainfall.
Uasin Gishu, Turkana and Samburu are likely to receive light to moderate afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Other counties, including Mombasa, Kwale and Kilifi, are forecast to experience isolated light showers and thunderstorms, mainly in a few areas.
In the North Eastern region, Garissa and Wajir are set for morning rainfall, with moderate rain and thunderstorms in most parts of Garissa and lighter rainfall in Wajir.
Marsabit and Isiolo, in the Eastern region, will also experience morning rain.
In the afternoon, Lamu on the Coast and Bungoma are likely to receive moderate showers and thunderstorms.
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Temperature outlook
Garissa is expected to record the highest maximum temperature at 36°C, followed by Wajir at 35°C and Taita Taveta at 34°C.
Mombasa is expected to reach a maximum of 32°C, while Nairobi is expected to record 25°C. In the cooler highland counties, Kericho will have a maximum of 22°C, Nakuru 23°C and Nyandarua 20°C.
Kenya Met has advised residents to remain alert, especially in areas prone to flooding, and take necessary precautions.
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