The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a weather advisory, warning of strong winds and large waves expected to affect at least 15 counties across the country.
The advisory issued on June 13, 2025, stated that strong southerly winds of more than 25 knots (12.9 m/s) will be experienced over the North-eastern, North-western, South-eastern lowlands and Coastal regions of Kenya.
“Strong southerly winds of more than 25 knots (12.9 m/s) being experienced over the North-eastern, North-western, South-eastern lowlands and Coastal regions of Kenya on Friday, 13 June 2025 are expected to strengthen to more than 30 knots (15.4 m/s) from Saturday, 14 June 2025 to Tuesday, 17 June 2025,” read part of the advisory.
Counties that will be affected will include Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, Tana River, Taita Taveta, Marsabit, Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Kitui, and Makueni.
Kenya Met Predicts Strong Winds & Large Waves
According to Kenya Met, wind speeds are likely to reduce to 25 knots (12.9 m/s) on Wednesday, 18 June 2025 while the wave heights are likely to be more than 2.5 meters over the Kenya coastal waters on Friday, 13 June 2025.
The wave heights are expected to increase to 2.8 meters from Saturday, June 14 to Tuesday, June 17 and are expected to reduce to below 2.4 meters on Wednesday, 18 June 2025.
Directives from KMD
Residents in the affected areas are advised to remain vigilant for potential gale-force winds and large waves over the Indian Ocean.
The strong winds may uproot trees, blow off roofs, and cause structural damage, while the high waves could reduce visibility and disrupt marine activities.
Kenya Met assured that it would continue to provide regular updates.
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KMD Lists Regions to Receive Rainfall in June
According to the weather outlook released for June to August 2025, rainfall is expected to be concentrated in the Lake Victoria Basin and the Highlands west of the Rift Valley.
Regions in the Rift Valley, parts of the Highlands east of the Rift Valley, isolated areas of the northwestern region, and the Coastal Strip are also expected to receive near to above-average rain during the three-month duration.
Parts of the Highlands west of the Rift Valley and the Central Rift Valley, including Bungoma, Kakamega, Vihiga, Nandi, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, Baringo, and western Laikipia, are expected to receive rainfall with occasional breaks throughout the season.
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Northwestern Counties
Counties such as Turkana and Samburu are expected to remain mostly sunny and dry during the June–August period. However, some areas may experience occasional showers and thunderstorms.
Rainfall in these regions is projected to be above average, while temperatures will generally be cooler than normal, except in eastern Samburu, where slightly warmer conditions are expected.
Highlands East of the Rift Valley
Areas including Nyandarua South, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Nairobi, and eastern Laikipia are likely to experience cool, cloudy, and foggy conditions, particularly in the mornings, accompanied by occasional light rains, especially in June.
Rainfall across this region is forecast to be near average, with daytime temperatures occasionally dropping below 18°C.
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