The Kenya Meteorological Service has forecast rainfall and thunderstorms in several parts of the country on Thursday, November 12, with residents in some counties expected to experience moderate showers during the day.
In its daily weather forecast issued on Wednesday, November 11, the department said rainfall was expected in counties across the country, including Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, Nakuru, Narok, Kajiado, Kisumu, Siaya, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, Meru, Embu, Nyeri, Kakamega and Bungoma.
The forecast, which is valid from 9pm on Wednesday to 9pm on Thursday, indicates that several areas will experience light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, particularly during the morning and afternoon hours.
In Nairobi, temperatures are expected to range between a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 26°C. The capital is forecast to experience partly cloudy conditions at night, with light showers expected in a few places. Light rain is also expected in a few areas in the morning, while moderate showers and thunderstorms are forecast in several places during the afternoon.
In the Rift Valley region, Nakuru and Narok are expected to experience moderate showers and thunderstorms in several places during the afternoon. Both counties are forecast to record maximum temperatures of 25°C and 26°C respectively.
Kericho is also expected to experience moderate showers and thunderstorms in several places during the afternoon, while Bomet is forecast to receive light showers and thunderstorms in a few areas.
In the western region, Bungoma is expected to experience moderate showers and thunderstorms in several places during the afternoon. Kisumu is forecast to receive light showers and thunderstorms in several places, while Siaya, Kakamega, Vihiga and Busia are expected to experience light showers and thunderstorms in some areas.
The forecast also indicates that parts of northern Kenya will receive rainfall. Mandera is expected to experience moderate showers and thunderstorms in several places during both the morning and afternoon. Wajir and Garissa are forecast to receive moderate rain and thunderstorms in several places during the morning, followed by lighter showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Turkana is expected to record the country’s highest maximum temperature at 37°C, followed by Garissa and Mandera at 36°C. Tana River is forecast to reach 35°C.
In the central and eastern regions, Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Embu, Kirinyaga, Murang’a and Kiambu are expected to experience light rains and thunderstorms in some areas, with showers forecast to continue into the afternoon in parts of the region.
Trans Nzoia is among the counties forecast to experience heavy showers and thunderstorms in several places during the afternoon. The county is expected to record a maximum temperature of 27°C.
Other counties expected to experience rainfall include West Pokot, Samburu, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Baringo, Laikipia, Makueni and Taita Taveta.
Along the Coast, Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu are expected to experience partly cloudy conditions at night, followed by sunny intervals during the day. Tana River may receive light showers in a few places, while Taita Taveta is forecast to experience light showers and thunderstorms in a few areas during the afternoon.
The department has urged residents to remain aware of changing weather conditions as rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in different parts of the country.
