Weatherman Warns of Rains, Heat and Strong Winds as August Closes

A file photo of heavy rainfall in Nairobi/ PHOTO: COURTESY

The Kenya Meteorological Department has urged Kenyans to prepare for a mix of rains, chilly mornings, hot afternoons, and strong winds as the country transitions through the last week of August.

Kenya Met said showers will continue across the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, Western, and parts of North-western Kenya, but with less intensity compared to the recent heavy rains.

“Showers will continue across parts of the western sector, but we expect a gradual decrease in both intensity and coverage,” the department stated.

The weatherman added that intermittent cloudiness and cool conditions will dominate mornings in the Central Highlands, South-eastern Lowlands, Western Kenya, and the Rift Valley.

These cloudy conditions are expected to limit sunshine hours in the early part of the day.

“Residents should expect chilly mornings followed by gradual warming as the day progresses,” the forecast noted.

At the same time, residents of North-eastern and North-western Kenya have been warned to brace for soaring temperatures.

Daytime highs in several counties are expected to rise above 30°C, making afternoons significantly hotter than usual.

“Expect highs above 30°C in much of North-eastern and North-western Kenya,” Kenya Met cautioned.

The forecast also points to colder nights in parts of the Central Highlands, the Central Rift Valley, and areas near Mt. Kilimanjaro, with minimum temperatures projected to fall below 10°C.

“Communities in these regions are advised to take note of the chilly conditions, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly,” the department said.

In addition, strong southerly to south-easterly winds blowing at speeds of more than 25 knots are expected to sweep across the Coast, Kenya’s territorial waters, the South-eastern Lowlands, and parts of the North-east and North-west.

“These winds may disrupt activities in coastal and semi-arid areas, and residents are encouraged to remain vigilant,” kenya Met warned.

The department further advised farmers and herders to take note of the shifting weather patterns, stressing that the outlook could affect planting, grazing, and water availability.